Uleanya Nwachinemere Davidson

Department of Pediatrics, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria

Publications

• Original Article   
  Relationship between Hypoglycemia and Home Remedies among Critically Ill Children in a Developing Country: An Undisclosed Danger
  Author(s): Uleanya Nwachinemere Davidson*, Aniwada Elias Chikee and Nduagubam Obinna Chukwuebuka
  
  Background: Critically ill children are those in need of immediate attention on presentation. Hypoglycemia is known to complicate many critical illnesses and lead to higher morbidity and mortality for affected children in sub-Saharan Africa. Its effect is lethal as it has been shown to be an independent risk factor for increased mortality and worsening organ function. Many are of the opinion that herbal (home remedies) medications contribute to hypoglycemia among critically ill children. Aim: The study aims to determine the association between herbal medications and hypoglycemia. Subjects and methods: Analytical cross sectional method was used to study critically ill children aged ≥ 1 month to ≤ 10 years admitted into the Children Emergency Room of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital. Their admi.. Read More»