Prevalence of Perinatal Asphyxia Using Apgar Scores and Cord Blood pH and the Relationship between the Two Methods: A Study of FMC Umuahia.

Background: Perinatal asphyxia contributes significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. It occurs worldwide, and the Apgar score is the most widely used method of diagnosis. Recently, umbilical cord arterial pH has been reported as the most objective way to assess fetal acidosis at birth as it predicts the adverse outcome of perinatal asphyxia.

Prevalence and Pattern of Feeding Problems and Relationship to Motor Function Severity in Children with Cerebral Palsy in Umuahia.

Background: Reports show that feeding problems in children with cerebral palsy (CP) significantly reduce nutritional intake and affect their nutritional status.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and types of feeding problems and its association with functional severity and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy.

Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 169 children with CP aged 1 - 17 years seen at the Neurology clinic of Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

Micronutrient Levels in Children with Cerebral Palsy in Abia State, Nigeria.

Background: Micronutrients are essential for growth and development and their deficiencies are reported in children with cerebral palsy who have attributes that predispose them to such nutrient deficiencies. There are few studies on micronutrients status of CP children in our sub-region.

Objective: To investigate micronutrient status of children with cerebral palsy and compare values with those of controls.

The assimilation of different carbon sources in Candida albicans: Fitness and pathogenicity.

Candida albicans is a commensal yeast commonly found on the skin and in the body. However, in immunocompromised individuals, the fungi could cause local and systemic infections. The carbon source available plays an important role in the establishment of C.

Reductive effect of ursodeoxycholic acid on bilirubin levels in neonates on phototherapy.

Background: Phototherapy is paramount in the management of high total serum bilirubin (TSB). Whether its effectiveness can be improved with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) has not been evaluated among newborns of African descent.

Methods: A double-blind-controlled study was used to evaluate the effect of UDCA on the management of high TSB in neonates.