Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a significant global health issue. It is prevalent in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, which is an important cause of death among children. Many studies have found a link between low vitamin D status in CKD patients and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Seizures constitute a serious public health concern, especially in pediatric patients. They are among the most prevalent medical issues affecting children. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a widely used imaging modality to evaluate, assess, and follow up on brain abnormalities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Biliary atresia (BA) is a rare but severe cause of obliterative cholangiopathy in neonates. Its incidence differs worldwide varying from 5/100,000 to 32/100,000 live births. The highest incidence is seen in Asia and the Pacific region.
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