Paediatrics and Child Health: Recent submissions

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Response to 'Commentary on the published position statement regarding the pathogenesis of fetal basal ganglia- thalamic hypoxic-ischaemic injury' (Anthony et al.)

Bhorat, I.; Buchmann, E.; Frank, K.; Soma-Pillay, Priya; Nicolaou, E.; Pistorius, L.; Smuts, Izelle (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2024-01)

No abstract available.
Novel approaches to postnatal prophylaxis to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV

Ruel, Theodore; Penazzato, Martina; Zech, Jennifer M.; Archary, Moherndran; Cressey, Tim R.; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim; Harwell, Joseph; Landovitz, Raphael J.; Lain, Maria Grazia; Lallemant, Marc; Namusoke-Magongo, Eleanor; Mukui, Irene; Permar, Sallie R.; Prendergast, Andrew J.; Shapiro, Roger; Abrams, Elaine J. (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023-04-03)

No abstract available.
Healthcare-associated infections drive antimicrobial prescribing in pediatric departments at three academic hospitals in South Africa

Chetty, Terusha; Pillay, Ashendri; Balakrishna, Yusentha; Reddy, Tarylee; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim; Moore, David P.; Karsas, Maria; Cloete, Jeane; Archary, Moherndran; Van Kwawegen, Alison; Thomas, Reenu; Nakwa, Firdose Lambey; Waggie, Zainab; Magrath, Stephanie; Jeena, Prakash Mohan (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2023-08)

BACKGROUND : The prevalence of antimicrobial prescriptions for healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in South Africa is largely unknown. This study aimed to estimate the point prevalence of pediatric antibiotic and ...
The pre-surgical factors that determine the decision to proceed to resection in children diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma in a resource limited setting

Van Heerden, Jaques; Kruger, Mariana M.; Esterhuizen, Tonya Marianne; Van Zyl, Anel; Hendricks, Marc; Cox, Sharon; Mangray, Hansraj; Poole, Janet; Naidu, Gita; Buchner, Ane; De Villiers, Mariza; Du Plessis, Jan; Van Emmenes, Barry; Matthews, Elmarie; Manickchund, Yashoda; Harrison, Derek Stanley (Taylor and Francis, 2023)

Surgical control has prognostic value in neuroblastoma (NB). Advanced NB is common at diagnosis in South Africa. We investigated the pre-surgery factors that influenced decisions to perform surgical resections. We included ...
Preventing breast milk HIV transmission using broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies : one size does not fit all

Van de Perre, Philippe; Scarlatti, Gabriella; Moore, Penny L.; Moles, Jean-Pierre; Nagot, Nicolas; Tylleskar, Thorkild; Gray, Glenda E.; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim (Wiley, 2024-03)

Passive immunoprophylaxis with broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (bNAbs) could be a game changer in the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. The prevailing view is that available ...
Antibiotic and antifungal use in paediatric departments at three academic hospitals in South Africa

Moore, David P.; Chetty, Terusha; Pillay, Ashendri; Karsas, Maria; Cloete, Jeane; Balakrishna, Yusentha; Reddy, Tarylee; Archary, Moherndran; Van Kwawegen, Alison; Thomas, Reenu; Nakwa, Firdose L.; Waggie, Zainab; Magrath, Stephanie; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim; Jeena, Prakash (Elsevier, 2024-03)

OBJECTIVES : South Africa implemented a National Strategic Framework to optimise antimicrobial stewardship in 2014; however, there is limited data on how this has affected prescribing, especially to children treated in ...
Dr Spur’s mystery case : the pain of the grain

Swanepoel, Petri; Van den Berg, Sylvia; Van Niekerk, Andre (Allergy Society of South Africa, 2023-03)

No abstract available.
Dr Spur's mystery case. Allergy, atopic dermatitis, abnormal FBC and elevated IgE : what do you see?

Teixeira, Miguel Jose; Van den Berg, Sylvia; Van Niekerk, Andre (Allergy Society of South Africa, 2023-12)

No abstract available.
Diagnosing and managing childhood asthma effectively with limited resources

Van Niekerk, Andre; Weinberg, Eugene G. (Allergy Society of South Africa, 2023-03)

Childhood asthma must be diagnosed and managed correctly. It is the most common and potentially fatal chronic noncommunicable disease in children. The prevalence of asthma is increasing in both resource-limited and ...
Mystery case solved : knowing the sentinel organisms associated with IEI can help you with early diagnosis and management

Van den Berg, Sylvia; Swanepoel, Petri; Nagel, Lizelle; Van Niekerk, Andre (Allergy Society of South Africa, 2023-06)

No abstract available.
Metabolic alterations in mothers living with HIV and their HIV-exposed, uninfected infants

Du Toit, Louise de Villiers; Mason, Shayne; Van Reenen, Mari; Rossouw, Theresa; Louw, Roan (MDPI, 2024-02)

HIV-exposed, uninfected (HEU) children present with suboptimal growth and a greater susceptibility to infection in early life when compared to HIV-unexposed, uninfected (HUU) children. The reasons for these findings are ...
Changes in prevalence and seasonality of pathogens identified in acute respiratory tract infections in hospitalised individuals in rural and urban settings in South Africa; 2018–2022

Davids, Michaela; Johnstone, Siobhan; Mendes, Adriano; Brecht, Gadean; Avenant, Theunis Johannes; Du Plessis, Nicolette Marie; De Villiers, Maryke; Page, N.A. (Nicola); Venter, Marietjie (MDPI, 2024-03)

Severe acute respiratory tract infections (SARIs) has been well described in South Africa with seasonal patterns described for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), while others occur year-round (rhinovirus and ...
West Nile virus, an underdiagnosed cause of acute fever of unknown origin and neurological disease among hospitalized patients in South Africa

MacIntyre, Caitlin; Lourens, Carla; Mendes, Adriano; De Villiers, Maryke; Avenant, Theunis Johannes; Du Plessis, Nicolette Marie; Leendertz, Fabian; Venter, Marietjie (MDPI, 2023-11-02)

West Nile virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne flavivirus, is endemic to South Africa. However, its contribution to acute febrile and neurological disease in hospitalized patients in South Africa is unknown. This study examined ...
Vascular thrombosis after single dose Ad26.COV2.S vaccine in healthcare workers in South Africa : open label, single arm, phase 3B study (Sisonke study)

Jacobson, Barry Frank; Schapkaitz, Elise; Takalani, Azwi; Rowji, Pradeep; Louw, Vernon Johan; Opie, Jessica; Bekker, Linda‑Gail; Garrett, N.; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim; Reddy, Tarylee; Yende-Zuma, Nonhlanhla; Sanne, Ian; Seocharan, Ishen; Robinson, Michelle; Collie, Shirley; Khan, Amber; Takuva, S.; Gray, Glenda (BMJ Publishing, 2023-03)

OBJECTIVE : To assess the rates of vascular thrombotic adverse events in the first 35 days after one dose of the Ad26.COV2.S vaccine (Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson) in healthcare workers in South Africa and to compare ...
Appropriate use of colistin in neonates, infants and children : interim guidance

Chibabhai, Vindana; Bekker, Adrie; Black, Marianne; Demopoulos, Despina; Dramowski, Angela; Du Plessis, Nicolette Marie; Pillay-Fuentes Lorente, Veshni; Nana, Trusha; Rabie, Helena; Reubenson, Gary; Thomas, Reenu (AOSIS, 2023-12-19)

No abstract available.
Roles and responsibilities in the transition to working independently : a qualitative study of recently graduated radiographers’ perspectives in Australia

Makanjee, Chandra R.; Zhang, Julie; Bergh, Anne-Marie (Taylor and Francis, 2023-08-28)

BACKGROUND : Medical imaging features along the entire healthcare continuum and is known for its fast-paced technological evolution which enables it to keep up with the demands of the healthcare system to provide safe, ...
Mixed-methods cross-sectional study of the prevention of vertical HIV transmission program users unaware of male partner’s HIV status, in six South African districts with a high antenatal HIV burden

Mmotsa, Tshiamo M.; Magasana, Vuyolwethu; Nsibande, Duduzile F.; Buthelezi, Mbongeleni; Dassaye, Reshmi; Rodriguez, Violeta J.; Jones, Deborah L.; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim; Ngandu, Nobubelo K. (BMC, 2023-10)

BACKGROUND : Elimination of vertical HIV Transmission (VHT) and maternal deaths are global health priorities. Male involvement is one of the most important factors that influences women’s decisions, including the uptake ...
Perspectives of stakeholders regarding the value of maternal and newborn health interventions and practices supported by UNICEF and other partners in the West Nile region of Uganda : a qualitative study

Muhumuza, Simon; Nsabagasani, Xavier; Muhangi, Cinderella Ngonzi; Latigi, Grace; Pirio, Patricia; Msukwa, Chimwemwe; Mwanyumba, Fabian; Gohar, Fatima; Hailegebriel, Tedbabe Degefie; Asfaw, Atnafu Getachew; Bergh, Anne-Marie (BMC, 2023-05-11)

INTRODUCTION : Uganda has high maternal, neonatal, and under-five mortality rates. This study documents stakeholder perspectives on best practices in a maternal and newborn health (MNH) quality-improvement programme ...
Launching continuous kangaroo mother care through participatory action research in Iran

Mohammadi, Marzieh; Bergh, Anne-Marie; Jahdi, Niloufar Sattarzadeh; Valizadeh, Leila; Hosseini, Mohammadbagher; Hakimi, Sevil (BMC, 2023-05-04)

BACKGROUND : This study describes the launching of a unit for continuous kangaroo mother care (KMC) in a teaching hospital (Taleghani) in Iran. METHODS : We used a participatory three-stage action research approach to ...
If you work alone on this project, you can't reach your target : unpacking the leader's role in well-performing teams in a maternal and neonatal quality improvement programme in South Africa, before and during COVID-19

Odendaal, Willem; Chetty, Terusha; Tomlinson, Mark; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim; Singh, Yages; Kauchali, Shuaib; Marshall, Carol; Hunt, Xanthe (BMC, 2023-12-08)

The South African National Department of Health developed a quality improvement (QI) programme to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and still births. The programme was implemented between 2018 and 2022 in 21 ...

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