Publications by authors named "Adeyemi Labaeka"
Background: Primary stroke prevention programmes for children with sickle cell disease (SCD) have been shown to be feasible interventions in resource-poor countries. Different hydroxyurea (HU) regimens have been utilised in ameliorating the severity of SCD.
Objective: To determine the long-term outcomes of the stroke prevention programme for children with SCD in Ibadan (SPPIBA), Nigeria.
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 201 newborns screened, 41.3% failed the initial test, 15.9% failed at discharge, and 9.5% still failed after follow-up, indicating severe and mostly bilateral hearing loss.
- * Key risk factors for persistent hearing loss include severe perinatal asphyxia, bilirubin encephalopathy, intraventricular hemorrhage, meningitis, and prolonged use of certain antibiotics, prompting the recommendation for mandatory audiologic evaluations for affected newborns before discharge.