International Journal of Clinical Dermatology

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Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018

  • Implications of Poor Feeding on Displaced Children in Adamawa Camp in Nigeria

    Rabi Adamu

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: 12 March 2017
    Accepted: 10 April 2017
    Published: 15 June 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.11
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    Abstract: The paper examines the implications of poor feeding on the displaced children by Boko Haram in North Eastern region of Nigeria using Adamawa camp as a unit of analysis. The paper used secondary data such as text books, journals and newspapers. The findings shows that most of the displaced children in Adamawa camp are in serious pathetic problems du... Show More
  • Congenital Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst in Children

    Khalid Shreef, Wael Hammad, Ahmed Nassar, Ahmed Al-Azab, Ahmed Alawaji

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 5-8
    Received: 2 May 2018
    Accepted: 7 June 2018
    Published: 28 June 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.12
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    Abstract: Background: Nasal dermoid sinus cyst is a rare congenital anomaly affecting approximately 1 in 20,000–40,000 live births. It is liable for infection and may communicate with the central nervous system. The treatment is complete surgical excision. Case history: Nine months old male presented by a pea-size fronto-nasal swelling over the nasal bridge ... Show More
  • Maternal and Newborn Health Care Providers’ Preparedness for Provisions of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care

    Girma Alemu Wami, Olayemi Oladapo

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 9-14
    Received: 19 May 2018
    Accepted: 1 June 2018
    Published: 3 July 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.13
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    Abstract: Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) is a life-saving approach for mother and newborn experiencing complications during pregnancy, childbirth and or postpartum period. Like other developing countries, Ethiopia has high maternal and neonatal mortality (353/100,000 live births and 28/1000 live births respectively by 2015) where majority of th... Show More
  • Knowledge, Practice and Associated Factors of Adult Intensive Care Nurses’ on Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Addis Ababa Public Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Girma Alemu Wami, Daniel Mengistu, Gebre Gelana Gudisa

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 15-21
    Received: 19 May 2018
    Accepted: 1 June 2018
    Published: 3 July 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.14
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    Abstract: Pneumonia is amongst the most leading cause of death in developing world where Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is common among patients on mechanical ventilation/ intubation post hospitalization, and it is 6-20 times higher among patients in critical / intensive care units. Multiple factors were identified in different literatures for its occ... Show More
  • Noni Juice and Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen Supplement Improves Skin Elasticity

    Akemi Uwaya, Fumiyuki Isami, Claude Jarakae Jensen, Summer Brockman, Brett Justin West

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 22-27
    Received: 22 August 2018
    Accepted: 7 September 2018
    Published: 29 September 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.15
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    Abstract: Morinda citrifolia, more commonly known as noni, is a tropical tree with fruit that has a wide variety of traditional uses and biological effects. It had been used for the maintenance of skin health by Pacific Islanders and has been found to promote collagen deposition in vivo. Oral ingestion of hydrolyzed collagen has also been shown to improve sk... Show More