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View article: Inpatient versus outpatient management of young infants with a single low-mortality-risk sign of possible serious bacterial infection in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia: an open-label, multicentre, two-arm, randomised controlled trial
Inpatient versus outpatient management of young infants with a single low-mortality-risk sign of possible serious bacterial infection in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia: an open-label, multicentre, two-arm, randomised controlled trial Open
View article: Switching antibiotic therapy from injectable to oral to optimise the duration of inpatient care for young infants presenting with moderate-mortality-risk signs of possible serious bacterial infection: an open-label, multicountry, randomised controlled trial
Switching antibiotic therapy from injectable to oral to optimise the duration of inpatient care for young infants presenting with moderate-mortality-risk signs of possible serious bacterial infection: an open-label, multicountry, randomised controlled trial Open
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View article: Factors Leading to Political Activism in University Students: Case Study of Musa Khan’s Death
Factors Leading to Political Activism in University Students: Case Study of Musa Khan’s Death Open
The death of Musa Khan at University of Malakand has become a national issue because of the effective role played by social media in spreading news, mobilizing the people, hence, demanding justice. Social media sources like Facebook, Twitt…
View article: The Effect of Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Tip Position on Lung Aeration in Term and Preterm Neonates: A Comparative Analysis
The Effect of Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Tip Position on Lung Aeration in Term and Preterm Neonates: A Comparative Analysis Open
In conclusion, our study found a significant association between ETT tip positioning at T1-T2 and optimal lung aeration in term neonates. This suggests that precise ETT placement may play an important role in achieving better lung aeration…
View article: Addressing the Care Gap in Outborn Infants for Receipt of Antenatal Steroids
Addressing the Care Gap in Outborn Infants for Receipt of Antenatal Steroids Open
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View article: Axillary pilonidal sinus: an unusual presentation: a case report with literature review
Axillary pilonidal sinus: an unusual presentation: a case report with literature review Open
Despite its rarity, pilonidal sinus (PNS) in atypical locations poses significant diagnostic challenges, underscoring the need for early identification and appropriate treatment strategies. This case highlights a rare occurrence of a PNS i…
View article: Discovering down’s syndrome: An account from A low middle income country
Discovering down’s syndrome: An account from A low middle income country Open
Objective: This study aims to establish the frequency of Down’s syndrome which will enhance the knowledge of our local population as well to understand our genotypic patterns and variations. Methods: Electronic Medical Records of inborn ba…
View article: Ileo Ileal Intussusception in a Preterm Neonate: A Letter to the Editor
Ileo Ileal Intussusception in a Preterm Neonate: A Letter to the Editor Open
Dear Editor, Intussusception is a condition wherein one segment of the intestine "telescopes" inside the adjacent segment, leading to intestinal obstruction. While it may frequently occur in infants and children, only 0.3% of cases occur i…
View article: Heated and humidified high flow therapy (HHHFT) in extreme and very preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS): a retrospective cohort from a tertiary care setting in Pakistan
Heated and humidified high flow therapy (HHHFT) in extreme and very preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS): a retrospective cohort from a tertiary care setting in Pakistan Open
Objective To determine the role of heated humidified high flow therapy (HHHFT) as primary respiratory support in spontaneously breathing moderate-late, very and extreme preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) at a tertiar…
View article: Factors associated with acute kidney injury in neonates admitted in a tertiary-care setting of a developing country: A cross-sectional study.
Factors associated with acute kidney injury in neonates admitted in a tertiary-care setting of a developing country: A cross-sectional study. Open
Objective: To assess the prevalence, risk factors and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI) in neonates admitted in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of developing country. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Neonatal Intensiv…
View article: Frequency of hearing impairment in neonates born in a tertiary-care hospital of a developing country: A prospective-observational study.
Frequency of hearing impairment in neonates born in a tertiary-care hospital of a developing country: A prospective-observational study. Open
Objective: To evaluate the frequency of hearing impairment and the prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal variables associated with hearing impairment in neonates at the Indus hospital in Karachi. Study Design: Prospective, Observational, Coho…
View article: Quality of Neonatal Care: A Health Facility Assessment in Balochistan Province, Pakistan
Quality of Neonatal Care: A Health Facility Assessment in Balochistan Province, Pakistan Open
Introduction Balochistan is the largest of Pakistan's four provinces, yet it is also the poorest and most impoverished, particularly in terms of neonatal healthcare. In order to build and tailor strategies to improve neonatal outcomes, it …
View article: Standardization of parenteral nutrition – a review of protocol development in a tertiary neonatal setup
Standardization of parenteral nutrition – a review of protocol development in a tertiary neonatal setup Open
Infants, who are either born preterm or with a weakened gastrointestinal tract, cannot tolerate feeds immediately after their birth normally through enteral route. This is where parenteral nutrition (PN) comes in, which employs ways to mai…
View article: Burden and risk factors associated with low birth weight among newborns in a tertiary care hospital Karachi, Pakistan
Burden and risk factors associated with low birth weight among newborns in a tertiary care hospital Karachi, Pakistan Open
Background: Birth weight is one of the significant determinants of perinatal survival and infant morbidity and illnesses during early childhood. The burden of LBW neonates in the developed world is around 7%, whereas it is more than double…
View article: Fetal Congenital Heart Block Associated With Maternal Primary Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Sjogren’s Syndrome
Fetal Congenital Heart Block Associated With Maternal Primary Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Sjogren’s Syndrome Open
Congenital heart block is a grave condition reported in 0.5% of 100 live births. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjogren's syndrome (SS) are chronic autoimmune and inflammatory condition, which affects multiple systems. The associat…
View article: Accuracy of Spontaneous Breathing Trial Using ET-CPAP in Predicting Successful Extubation of Neonates
Accuracy of Spontaneous Breathing Trial Using ET-CPAP in Predicting Successful Extubation of Neonates Open
SBT predicts extubation success with pronounced accuracy. Therefore, we propose SBT as a valuable and crucial step that guides clinicians' decision-making regarding extubation preparedness or impending failure in neonates.
View article: Risk Factors of Peripheral Vascular Disease in Diabetes Mellitus in Abbottabad, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Risk Factors of Peripheral Vascular Disease in Diabetes Mellitus in Abbottabad, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
View article: The Unfamiliar Case of COVID-19 Induced Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in a Pediatric Patient
The Unfamiliar Case of COVID-19 Induced Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in a Pediatric Patient Open
The SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19 infection has affected the world from the end of 2019 with pulmonary and extrapulmonary manifestations. Hematologic complications are a rare but severe complication of the COVID-19 infection. T…
View article: The Curious Case of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Treatment-Resistant Seizures in a Patient With Autism Spectrum Disease With Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
The Curious Case of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Treatment-Resistant Seizures in a Patient With Autism Spectrum Disease With Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Open
View article: A Case of Early Diagnosis of Turner Syndrome in a Neonate
A Case of Early Diagnosis of Turner Syndrome in a Neonate Open
View article: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion-Induced Encephalopathy in a Patient With COVID-19
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion-Induced Encephalopathy in a Patient With COVID-19 Open
Various electrolyte imbalances have been documented in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients who progress to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection. Patients with co-morbidities like diabetes, hypertension, obesit…
View article: Popliteal Pterygium With Van Der Woude Syndrome
Popliteal Pterygium With Van Der Woude Syndrome Open
Van der Woude syndrome (VWS) is an autosomal dominant syndrome due to mutation of a gene located in the long arm of chromosome 1 (1q32.3-q4) called the interferon regulatory factor-6 (IRF6) gene. VW syndrome-affected children are bo…
View article: Variation in Oxygen Saturation by Pulse Oximetry During and After Breastfeeding Among Healthy Term Neonates During Early Postnatal Life at Tertiary Care Hospital
Variation in Oxygen Saturation by Pulse Oximetry During and After Breastfeeding Among Healthy Term Neonates During Early Postnatal Life at Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Background Breastfeeding plays a vital role in a newborn's life as it increases its chances of survival and is considered the optimal nutritional source for newborns. All newborns must have developed the suck, swallow, and breathe coordina…
View article: A Pre-Post Intervention-Based Study Investigating the Impact of Standardized Parenteral Nutrition at Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Karachi, Pakistan
A Pre-Post Intervention-Based Study Investigating the Impact of Standardized Parenteral Nutrition at Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Karachi, Pakistan Open
Introduction Conventionally, various parenteral nutrition (PN) components are individually administered considering an individual neonate's requirements. More recently, standardized PN (SPN) formulations have been initiated for preterm neo…
View article: Vertical Transmission of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Mother to Newborn: Experience from a Maternity Unit, The Indus Hospital, Karachi
Vertical Transmission of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Mother to Newborn: Experience from a Maternity Unit, The Indus Hospital, Karachi Open
dangerous pandemic.It is said to be transmitted from human to human through respiratory droplets; however, it can also be transmitted via contact with contaminated surfaces 1 .......
View article: Nasal High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (nHFOV): Rescue Treatment for Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Preterm Infants
Nasal High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (nHFOV): Rescue Treatment for Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Preterm Infants Open
View article: Leclercia adecarboxylata: An Emerging Pathogen Among Pediatric Infections
Leclercia adecarboxylata: An Emerging Pathogen Among Pediatric Infections Open
Leclercia adecarboxylata is a gram-negative bacillus of the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is a rare human pathogen that is often acquired via wound and/or contact with aquatic environment. Although multiple cases of L. adecarboxy…
View article: Bloody Nipple Discharge in an Infant
Bloody Nipple Discharge in an Infant Open
Bloody Nipple Discharge (BND) is an uncommon finding in infants and is a cause of anxiety for the parents since it can be associated with breast carcinoma in adults. Mammary duct ectasia is the most common cause. This report describes a 9-…
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View article: Quality improvement initiative using transcutaneous bilirubin nomogram to decrease serum bilirubin sampling in low-risk babies
Quality improvement initiative using transcutaneous bilirubin nomogram to decrease serum bilirubin sampling in low-risk babies Open
Background Screening for neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia in the postnatal ward has traditionally been performed using serum bilirubin sampling, but this has significant drawbacks such as risk of infection and slower reporting time. Objective …