Research Article
Article 1001
Authors:
Boor FK<sup>1*</sup>, Ogada IA<sup>2</sup> and Kimiywe J<sup>2</sup>
Abstract:
Background: The World Health Organization and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund recommend initiation of breastfeeding within 30-60 minutes of delivery, giving,colostrum, and not giving pre and post-lacteals to newborns. Practices are however, still suboptimal. For instance, the prevalence of timely initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth is 43% globally, 48% in sub-Saharan Africa
Mini Review
Article 1002
Authors:
Henry D<sup>*</sup>., RN BSN MS CPHQ, Herold S., MS and Kusiak M., RN, BSN
Abstract:
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island (W&I) is one of the nation’s leading specialty hospitals for women and newborns. It is a major teaching affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University for activities that are unique to women and newborns. The hospital is the eleventh largest, stand-alone obstetrical service in the country with approximately 8,400 deliveries annually. Women & Infants has been designated
Research Article
Article 1003
Authors:
Joho AA<sup>1*</sup>, Mwampagatwa I<sup>2</sup>, Bolinga AE<sup>2</sup> and Kibusi S<sup>1</sup>
Abstract:
Background: Although babies and mothers are dying from obstetric emergency, simulation based training reduces the incidence. Health care simulations are interventions that have been used worldwide to reduce adverse outcomes in critical patient care settings. Simulation on Helping Babies Breathe and Helping Mothers Survive-Bleeding are interventions used to teach birth attendants lifesaving skills in order to
Research Article
Article 1004
Authors:
Kenga M<sup>*</sup>, Kimiywe J and Ogada IA
Abstract:
Objectives: The paper describes knowledge, attitudes, and practices of community health volunteers (CHVs) towards growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) of children under five years in Mwingi West Sub-county, Kenya.
Research Article
Article 1005
Authors:
Ashlesha Kaushik<sup>*</sup>
Abstract:
The Americas were declared polio free in 1994, the World Health Organization (WHO) region of Western Pacific Region in 2000 and the European Region in 2002. The World Health Organization declared that polio has been eradicated from India in January 2014- a feat considered impossible for decades [1].
Perspective
Article 1006
Authors:
Chandradasa M<sup>*</sup> and Champika L
Abstract:
There are several major ongoing-armed conflicts in the world. These include the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Philippines, several African countries and Syria. Due to these conflicts, family networks are disrupted with displacement, morbidity
Mini Review
Article 1007
Authors:
Akram Husain RS and Ramakrishnan V<sup>*</sup>
Abstract:
Hereditary Angioedema is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by deficiency of complement component-1 (C1) and esterase inhibitor (Cl-INH). This disorder leads to the overproduction of bradykinin, which in turn leads to increased vascular permeability and edema.
Research Article
Article 1008
Authors:
Chedeye R<sup>*</sup>, Waudo J and Kimiywe J
Abstract:
Background: Growth faltering among HIV exposed children is still a major health concern. Counseling on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) is one of the most important interventions
Editorial
Article 1009
Authors:
El-Mekkawy MS<sup>*</sup>
Abstract:
Hyperglycemia is a common problem among critically ill pediatric patients that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Hyperglycemia has several effects which are regarded as potentially pathogenic.
