Background: Early breastfeeding initiation ensures that the newborn receives the nutrients- and immunoglobulin-rich colostrum, reduces reliance on prelacteal feeds and promotes exclusive breastfeeding, protecting the child from infections and offering other health benefits that s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i5543
Rare genetic ataxias in childhood are usually progressive neurological disorders characterized by coordination problems (balance/gait instability, fine motor skills) due to damage to the cerebellum. Ataxias are movement disorders that mainly originate from the cerebellum and its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i5542
Background: Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) encompasses a group of central nervous system inflammatory disorders mediated by autoimmune mechanisms, characterized by diverse clinical manifestations including psychiatric abnormalities, cognitive impairment, and motor deficits. Anti-me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i4541
Lere P. Oluwadare, Pauline K. Akowundu, Joshua O. Awofeso, Oladotun V. Olalusi, Oyindamola O. Aderinto, Adebowale T. Odunafolabi, Sampson C. Aliozor, Christian E. Amiwero, Olatunbosun O. Olawanle & Odutola I. Odetunde·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
The occurrence of tuberculous meningitis in children is relatively rare, but it is associated with higher rates of mortality and severe morbidity. Confirmation of diagnosis is often difficult, and other infectious aetiologies such as bacterial, viral and fungal causes must be rul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i4540
Rare childhood short stature disorders such as Achondroplasia, Hypochondroplasia, ACAN syndrome, and Noonan Syndrome are primarily caused by specific genetic mutations that disrupt normal bone growth and development. Advances in molecular diagnostics have improved early detection...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i4539
Dipali Vetal, Jyothsna V. Setty, Maheshkumar Karuppiah, Utkarsh Patil, Anushka Choche & Arunkumar S·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Background: Tooth avulsion is the complete displacement of a tooth from its alveolar socket, causing damage to the periodontal structures. Although relatively uncommon, it represents 1–16% of traumatic dental injuries and is most frequently seen in the maxillary anterior region....
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i4538
Dipali Vetal, Jyothsna V Setty, Mahesh Kumar Karuppiah, Anushka Choche, Atharv Kulkarni & Utkarsh Patil·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
The prevalence of childhood blindness varies worldwide, affecting approximately 0.3 per 1,000 children in industrialized nations, 1.2 per 1,000 in developing countries, and up to 1.7 per 1,000 in India. Visual impairment significantly impacts a child's ability to navigate their e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i4537
Typhoid fever is a common cause of febrile illness, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi), which employs specialized mechanisms to invade the intestinal mucosa and subsequently disseminates to the reticuloendothelial system. Neurological complications are uncommo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i4536
Introduction: Ensuring proper children drug utilization is essential for successful treatment. Several studies have reported various problems including dosing errors and drug misuse, including use without prescription. There is a lack of data regarding this issue in Sudan where...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i3534
To understand child development, the Hierarchy of Abilities & Skills (HAS) model provides a structured framework through sequential levels of functioning that range from biological foundations to higher-order cognitive and metacognitive processes. The authors aim to extend th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i3535
Background: Febrile seizures (FS) are the most common neurological disorder in children and continue to cause worry for parents and caregivers. Clinical and lab assessments are important for identifying risk factors and guiding treatment. Objective: To evaluate the demographic, c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i3533
Background: Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in neonate has devastating morbidity and long term sequel. The most common presentation of ICH is seizures. We present a rare case of ICH presenting as severe myocardial dysfunction termed as neurogenic stunned myocardium (NSM) in a neona...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i3532
Background: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection remains a significant cause of acute viral hepatitis among children in developing regions. Although the illness is predominantly self-limiting and primarily affects the liver, atypical systemic manifestations have occasionally been re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i3531
Joyce Khoo May Lyn, Ooi Boon Siew, Lin Jiaying, Abdul Alim Abdul Haium, Gloria Lee Chun Yan, Tan Min Yu, Victor Samuel Rajadurai & Krishna Revanna Gopagondanahalli·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Aim: To compare clinical and echocardiographic characteristics between infants with successful ductal closure and persistent PDA post-acetaminophen treatment. Design: Single center clinical audit. Patients: Infants born< 28 weeks gestation. Place and Duration of Study: Tertiar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i3530
Background: Geroderma osteodysplasticum (GO) is a rare autosomal recessive connective tissue disorder caused by variants in GORAB (golgin, RAB6 interacting), located on chromosome 1q24.2. The phenotype may mimic Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) or hereditary cutis laxa. Case Presenta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i3529