Characteristics of children with pervasive developmental disorders attending a developmental clinic in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
PE Springer, R Van Toorn, B Laughton… - South African Journal of …, 2013 - journals.co.za
Background. Little has been published on autism in Africa, and it is not known whether
South African children present with the same characteristics and challenges as described …
South African children present with the same characteristics and challenges as described …
Effect of Schistosoma haematobium infection on the cognitive functions of preschool age children and benefits of treatment from an endemic area in Zimbabwe
Background Schistosomiasis is known to affect the cognitive functions of children, however,
but there is paucity of information on its impact on early childhood development in …
but there is paucity of information on its impact on early childhood development in …
Approaches to assessment of very young children in Africa in the context of HIV
B Kammerer, PK Isquith, S Lundy - … of children in Africa: Perspectives on …, 2013 - Springer
Despite major advances in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, there remains a
significant impact on children living with the disease as well as the many more children …
significant impact on children living with the disease as well as the many more children …
Clinical characteristics and neurodevelopmental outcomes of children with tuberculous meningitis and hydrocephalus
Aim Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a lethal and commonly occurring form of extra‐
pulmonary tuberculosis in children, often complicated by hydrocephalus which worsens …
pulmonary tuberculosis in children, often complicated by hydrocephalus which worsens …
Unresolved antiretroviral treatment management issues in HIV-infected children
Antiretroviral therapy in children has expanded dramatically in low-income and middle-
income countries. The World Health Organization revised its pediatric HIV guidelines to …
income countries. The World Health Organization revised its pediatric HIV guidelines to …
Neurodevelopmental delay among HIV-infected preschool children receiving antiretroviral therapy and healthy preschool children in Soweto, South Africa
S Lowick, S Sawry, T Meyers - Psychology, health & medicine, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Neurodevelopmental delay has been documented in up to 97.5% of HIV-infected children in
Soweto who were not yet on antiretroviral treatment (ART). With growing numbers of …
Soweto who were not yet on antiretroviral treatment (ART). With growing numbers of …
White matter signal abnormalities in children with suspected HIV-related neurologic disease on early combination antiretroviral therapy
C Ackermann, S Andronikou, B Laughton… - The Pediatric …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: The natural history and manifestation of HIV-related neurologic disease have
been ameliorated by combination antiretroviral therapy (ART). We describe the …
been ameliorated by combination antiretroviral therapy (ART). We describe the …
Risk factors of poor developmental outcome in children with tuberculous meningitis
CL Saal, P Springer, JA Seddon, R van Toorn… - Child's Nervous …, 2023 - Springer
Background Neurodevelopmental delay is a significant long-term complication of childhood
tuberculous meningitis (TBM). The objective of this study was to assess risk factors for …
tuberculous meningitis (TBM). The objective of this study was to assess risk factors for …
Scalable transdiagnostic early assessment of mental health (STREAM): a study protocol
Introduction Early childhood development forms the foundations for functioning later in life.
Thus, accurate monitoring of developmental trajectories is critical. However, such monitoring …
Thus, accurate monitoring of developmental trajectories is critical. However, such monitoring …
Neurodevelopmental outcomes of neonates undergoing surgery under general anesthesia for malrotation of intestines
S Birajdar, S Rao, J McMichael - Early Human Development, 2017 - Elsevier
Background It is difficult to differentiate between the potential adverse effects of general
anesthesia (GA) on the developing brain and the role of associated co-morbidities and …
anesthesia (GA) on the developing brain and the role of associated co-morbidities and …