Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
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Committed to clinical and community research, The Journal of Tropical Pediatrics provides a link between theory and practice in the field.
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Joined August 2020
We dedicate the December 2024 issue of JTP to Dr. Pui-Ying Iroh Tam, exceptional global health researcher and paediatrician, whom we had the honor to have as Associate Editor since 2018
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We dedicate this December 2024 Journal of Tropical Pediatrics to the late Pui-Ying Iroh Tam, MBBCh, DMed, who recently served as a committed, astute, and c
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Unusual schistosomiasis presentation and challenges in non-endemic regions @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #pediatrics #Schistosoma #schistosomiasis
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Summary. This case highlights the importance of identifying an atypical presentation of early chronic schistosomiasis, which challenges classical clinical
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Comparison of height-for-age and weight-for-age Z-scores between HIV-exposed and -unexposed children aged 3–10 years old @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #pediatrics #HIV #PedsID
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Abstract. Despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), children born to women living with HIV but who remain uninfected (CHEU) have poorer growth compar
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Genotype and phenotype of familial hypercholesterolemia in Egyptian children: a single-center study @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #pediatrics #hypercholesterolemia
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AbstractBackground. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), which is traditionally viewed as a monogenic disorder, has significant variability in its phenotypi
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Correlation between mothers’ and 6- to 12-month-old infants’ dietary diversity: a study in Southern Thailand @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #pediatrics #diet #nutrition #diversification
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Abstract. Optimal nutrition is essential for overall health in all age groups. Dietary diversity is a proxy indicator of nutrient sufficiency, and current
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Development and behavior screening of 4-year-old Brazilian children: prevalence and associated factors @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #pediatrics
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Abstract. Early identification of developmental and behavioral delays could improve child’s health in the long term. The aim was to determine the prevalenc
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Prevalence of histoplasmosis in Nigerian children with presumptive tuberculosis: a multicentre study comparing two diagnostic techniques https://t.co/qJy0gg4nBC
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Abstract. Data from studies conducted on histoplasmosis in Nigeria are mostly from the adult age group with sparse information about its occurrence in our
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Postnatal weight gain of premature small for gestational age versus appropriate for gestational age infants during NICU stay @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #NICU #neonates #pediatrics #SGA
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Abstract. To assess the feeding characteristics and postnatal weight gain of premature small for gestational age (SGA) versus appropriate for gestational a
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burden of musculoskeletal symptoms in caregivers of children with congenital #Zika syndrome: a cross-sectional study @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #PedsID #pediatrics
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Abstract. The continuous daily care required by children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) may overload the lives of caregivers. However, little is known
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Epidemiology of fatal and non-fatal unintentional childhood drowning in Malaysia—analyses of hospital-based registry data from 2000 to 2022 @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #paediatrics #pediatrics
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Abstract. Childhood drowning is a major cause of morbidity and mortality with significant economic and social implications, especially in low- and middle-i
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Enhancing accuracy: point-of-care ultrasound for rapid confirmation of central line placement in #neonates—an observational study #paediatrics @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals
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Abstract. To assess the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound against single or multiple check X-rays done to confirm central line position. This
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Evaluation of the effects of delayed cord clamping in #neonates with intrauterine growth restriction @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #Pediatrics
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Abstract. To assess the effects of delayed cord clamping (DCC) at birth on newborns diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). This prospective
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Efficacy of cloth-to-cloth contact versus conventional care in thermoregulation of term newborns: an open-label randomized controlled trial @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OUPMedicine @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #Pediatrics
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Abstract. Neonatal hypothermia is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While effective in reducing h
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Comparison of Xpert® MTB/RIF and Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra in pediatric pulmonary #tuberculosis diagnosis #PedsID #Pediatrics @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OUPMedicine @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals
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Abstract. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Xpert® MTB/RIF (Xpert) and its advanced version, Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra (Xpert Ultra), as first-line
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utility of cord blood #lactate as a low-resource tool in #perinatal asphyxia diagnosis and prognosis; lessons from a tertiary hospital in Southern Nigeria @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OUPMedicine @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals
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Abstract. Perinatal asphyxia (PA) is a global health concern associated with long-term morbidity and significant mortality. Limited finance and inadequate
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Assessing the impact of standardized-patient scenario-based simulation teaching combined with serialized micro-course instruction in pediatric nursing teaching @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OUPMedicine @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals
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Abstract. Access to advanced clinical training and experienced instructors is often limited in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), highlighting
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Efficacy of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in Thai children with acute #gastroenteritis and normal or mild dehydration in an outpatient setting: a randomized controlled trial @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OUPMedicine @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals
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Abstract. Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 (L. reuteri) has been recommended for treating acute diarrhoea; however, literature data about its efficacy are s
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Seroprotection against #hepatitis B, #measles, #mumps, and #rubella in children with diabetes @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OUPMedicine @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #vaccineswork #pedsID #Pediatrics #diabetes
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Abstract. Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) account for a major proportion of childhood morbidity and mortality in developing countries. This study aimed
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Study to assess the need for paediatric trauma training in India @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OUPMedicine @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #Pediatrics #trauma #trainingprogram
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AbstractIntroduction. Paediatric trauma is an ever-rising problem in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries. Recent studies have demonstrated that childre
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High prevalence of antimicrobial resistance to initial empirical antibiotic therapy in neonatal sepsis in Bengaluru, India—a multicentre study @DrEMCollins @OUPAcademic @OUPMedicine @OxfordMedSci @OxUniPress @OxfordJournals #AMR #sepsis #NICU #PedsID
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Abstract. Data about epidemiologic and microbiologic patterns of neonatal sepsis in specific regions of low- and middle-income countries can help improve m
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