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Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2691-5014.jphn-25-5577
Mark GormleyCorresponding author
Infants with single ventricle (SV) physiology are at increased risk of undernutrition, which can contribute to adverse outcomes. This is a retrospective case series examining factors associated with undernutrition in patients with SV physiology at one year of age. It includes 56 infants from a singl…
Jan 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2691-5014.jphn-23-4865
Hassan Abdullahi DahieCorresponding author
Background Breastfeeding is a vital practice for infant health and well-being, with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first six months being particularly crucial. Despite its benefits, EBF is sub-optimally practiced in many low-to-middle income countries. This study focuses on Somalia, a coun…
Dec 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2998-4785.ijne-23-4798
Shivon Belle JarvisCorresponding author
Gastric pneumatosis though rare, when seen is cause for concern. It has been associated with fulminant necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and gastric outlet obstruction, although other associations have been identified. It is not to be confused with pneumoperitoneum and can be managed conservatively as…
Mar 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4837.ijip-22-4080
O AmaewhuleCorresponding author
Department of Paediatrics, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Nigeria.
Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of the body of a mammal caused by Cordylobia Anthropophaga (Tumbu fly) larvae. The infestation is prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Mexico and Central America. It is usually seen among rural dwellers and has no age or sex predilection. We report a case of…
Nov 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2691-5014.jphn-19-3067
Laura M. CzerkiesCorresponding author
This study evaluated the impact of switching exclusively formula-fed infants with caregiver-perceived formula intolerance to a reduced lactose, partially hydrolyzed 100% whey-based formula (PHF-W) with Lactobacillus reuteri and 2-fucosyllactose. Infants identified as ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ fussy by c…
Sep 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-19-3009
Dominic Konadu-YeboahCorresponding author
Blount’s disease, also known as tibia vara, is a developmental disorder involving the posteromedial proximal tibial physis resulting in progressive varus, procurvatum and internal torsion of the affected tibia 1. The condition was first published by Blount in 1973 2. The aetiology of this disease is…
Aug 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-2876
Oladejo T AdepojuCorresponding author
Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices directly affect the nutritional status of children under two years of age, and ultimately, impact child survival. These practices are influenced by maternal knowledge and attitudes as well as socio-demographic and cultural factors; and an understanding…
May 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-19-2722
Pamela Rodrigues Reina MoreiraCorresponding author
Onychogryphosis is one of the main clinical findings in dogs with visceral leishmaniasis (VL); however, research focusing on the subungual area of infected dogs is scarce. This study aims to assess the subungual area of dogs with VL that presented or not onychogryphosis by means of histopathological…
Nov 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-17-1764
L. Miguel CarreiraCorresponding author
Leishmaniasis treatment monitoring is an important problem, since patient’s frequently present clinical signs improvements with positive indirect immunofluorescence (IFI) titers of anti-Leishmania antibodies, thus making difficult the clinician understand the therapy efficacy. The study aimed 1) to i…
Mar 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4526.jddd-17-1454
Laraib MalikCorresponding author
Congenital malformations usually occur during organogenesis and result in complete or partial absence of an anatomical part or alteration in its normal configuration. Major structural anomalies occur in 2-3% of live births.The reported global incidence of tracheoesophageal fistula is roughly 1 in 2,…
Aug 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2644-0105.jbfb-26-6368
Wyconda Cotton-CurtisCorresponding author
Background Pump-dependent milk expression frequently occurs in environments that lack the sensory and emotional cues associated with direct breastfeeding, which may interfere with relaxation and milk let-down. Emerging digital technologies such as augmented reality (AR) may help recreate visual and…
Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-26-6094
Lucy Amanya MutuliCorresponding author
In early childhood, adequate dietary intake is essential for optimal growth, brain development, and the acquisition of cognitive skills. However, children with special needs often face increased nutritional vulnerability due to feeding difficulties, restricted diets, metabolic anomalies and limited…
Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2997-1977.jd-25-5754
Grace Valentine OlagunjuCorresponding author
With more than 150,000 affected infants annually, Nigeria bears the largest burden worldwide of sickle cell disease (SCD), making it a significant public health concern. The management of SCD in Nigeria is challenging, despite advancements in medical research and increased knowledge. This review exa…
Jun 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-25-5560
Yeon BaiCorresponding author
The benefits of exclusive breastfeeding are well-known. Despite the legislative and systemic efforts to promote breastfeeding in South Korea, the nation’s current rate of exclusive breastfeeding (5.2%) during the infant’s first six months is alarming. Under the framework of the theory of planned beh…
Mar 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-22-4116
Saba ShujaCorresponding author
Background In Low Middle-Income Countries (LIMCs), malnutrition, especially undernutrition is one of the leading causes of childhood mortality and morbidity. Poor complementary feeding practices are among the most notable contributors to poor nutritional indicators in children under five. This artic…
Oct 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-22-4316
Guido E. MoroCorresponding author
Background Growing scientific evidence points to the benefits of human milk for the growth and development of a newborn. Compelling evidence has confirmed the benefits not only for full-term babies but also for preterm infants. Objective This survey was planned by the Italian Ministry of Health toge…
Mar 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-22-4105
Sadik Zakir AbaduraCorresponding author
Aflatoxins are toxigenic metabolites that are definitely occurring by lethal strains of Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus flavus that commonly dwell and colonize in feed components and various nutritive foodstuffs particularly milk and milk based products. This Review has three main objectives…
Jul 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-21-3897
Pamela NanaCorresponding author
Interstate center in public health in Central Africa (CIESPAC)
Background Water-related diseases are water-related disorders of the body. They are a public health problem as they are responsible for 60% of infant mortality in our developing countries. There are few studies in South Cameroon on the subject. Overall Objective of this work was to study the explana…
Jul 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2835-2165.jfsh-20-3579
Shumi BedadaCorresponding author
Introduction Foodborne diseases are a major public health problem which predominantly affects infants and young children. Appropriate complementary food hygiene practice is very important to reduce the prevalence of foodborne illnesses. However, the information regarding this practice is not availab…
Aug 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-20-3444
Daniel AbomaCorresponding author
Background In Ethiopia, the levels of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality are among the highest in the world. This is attributed to, among other factors, none use of modern health care services by women. According to the 2011 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey, more than seven in ten mother…