Prevalence and pattern of functional gastrointestinal disorders among secondary school adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria.

Background: Limited data exist on functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) among sub-Saharan African children. This study aimed to determine FGID prevalence and pattern among secondary school adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescents aged 10-18 years in Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria from December 2020 to March 2021.

Effect of a Fortified Dairy-Based Drink on Micronutrient Status, Growth, and Cognitive Development of Nigerian Toddlers- A Dose-Response Study.

Unlabelled: Malnutrition results in a high prevalence of stunting, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies. This study investigated the effect of a multi-nutrient fortified dairy-based drink on micronutrient status, growth, and cognitive development in malnourished [height-for-age z-score (HAZ) and/or weight-for-age z-score (WAZ) < -1 SD and >-3 SD] Nigerian toddlers ( = 184, 1-3 years). The product was provided in different daily amounts (200, 400, or 600 ml) for 6 months.

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection as an important cause of infantile cholestatic jaundice: a case report.

Infantile cholestasis has numerous causes and diagnosis can be difficult, especially in low-income countries where essential laboratory facilities are not readily available. This is a report of a baby who had severe conjugated neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia and deranged liver function tests, which posed a diagnostic dilemma before a diagnosis of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection was made. He was treated with Ganciclovir and responded well to treatment.

Skinfold Thickness Measurement in Term Nigerian Neonates: Establishing Reference Values.

Skin fold thickness (SFT) measurement is a reliable, cheap, simple, noninvasive method of body fat estimation at all ages including the neonatal period. . To determine reference values of biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac skinfold thickness measurements in term Nigerian newborns.

Off-label prescribing for children with chronic diseases in Nigeria; findings and implications.

Background: Prescribing medicines in an off-label manner for children with chronic conditions is sparsely documented, even more so among developing countries. This needs addressing. The objective of this research was to investigate the extent of off-label prescribing among children with epilepsy, asthma, and sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria.

Head circumference of children with sickle cell disease in Lagos, Nigeria.

Introduction: Growth retardation and under-nutrition are common in children with sickle cell disease (SCD). The aim of this study was to compare the head circumference (HC) of SCD children and non-SCD children and to determine the effect of malnutrition on head circumference of children with SCD.

Methods: This was a prospective case-control study conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, involving SCD children (subject, n = 118) and non-SCD children (control, n = 118) matched for age, sex, and socioeconomic status.

Potential drug-drug interactions in paediatric outpatient prescriptions in Nigeria and implications for the future.

Background: Information regarding the incidence of drug-drug interactions (DDIs) and adverse drug events (ADEs) among paediatric patients in Nigeria is limited.

Methods: Prospective clinical audit among paediatric outpatients in four general hospitals in Nigeria over a 3-month period. Details of ADEs documented in case files was extracted.

Upper arm composition and nutritional status of school children and adolescents in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria.

Background: Upper arm composition is a reflection of body protein and calorie reserves. However, there is a paucity of data on upper arm composition of children from African countries, including Nigeria. This study aimed to determine the composition of upper arm and nutritional status of school children in Abeokuta, Nigeria and to compare with international reference standards.

Incidence and cost estimate of treating pediatric adverse drug reactions in Lagos, Nigeria.

Context And Objectives: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) may cause prolonged hospital admissions with high treatment costs. The burden of ADRs in children has never been evaluated in Nigeria. The incidence of pediatric ADRs and the estimated cost of treatment over an 18-month period were determined in this study.

Risk factors for malnutrition among rural Nigerian children.

Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) remains a major public health problem in the developing world. The aim of this study was to determine the current nutritional status and the influence of feeding practices and family characteristics on the nutritional status of under-five rural Nigerian children. It was conducted using a cross sectional, community based survey design.