Evidence map›Paper›PMID 39352520›Full record

ReviewChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2024

Addressing the oversight medical cases in low-middle-income countries: poor mention of shaken baby syndrome in Nigeria; reasons, challenges, and recommendations.

Mubarak Jolayemi Mustapha, Caleb Kolawole Anuoluwapo, Bipin Chaurasia, Saad Javed

Abstract readReview
PubMed Publisher
In one paragraph

Review in Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
0citing papers in PubMed
–field-weighted citation impact
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

0 citing papers in PubMed.

No citing paper in PubMed yet.

4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Mubarak Jolayemi MustaphaFaculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0003-4452-9582
Caleb Kolawole AnuoluwapoFaculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria.ORCID 0009-0001-0330-1293
Bipin ChaurasiaNeurosurgery Clinic, Birgunj, Nepal. trozexa@gmail.com.
Saad JavedRegistrar Neurosurgery, Brain Surgery Hospital, Research Fellow at Violence, Injury Prevention and Disability Unit, Health Services Academy, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, Islamabad, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0003-0792-9130

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionShaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a severe form of child abuse that results in a triad of clinical findings: subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhages, and encephalopathy. These injuries can lead to significant brain damage, developmental delays, disabilities, or even death. In addition to these, other indicative signs include bruises, vomiting, full fontanelles, sleepiness, seizures, and fractures.

methodsThis paper reviews the existing literature on SBS in Nigeria, identifies the challenges contributing to its underrecognition, and provides evidence-based recommendations for improving diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies in the region.

conclusionsDespite the profound impact of SBS, its recognition and management are inadequate, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Nigeria, due to limited diagnostic capabilities and documentation. Addressing these gaps is crucial for safeguarding the well-being of infants and young children in Nigeria.

Indexed as

Shaken Baby SyndromeChild AbuseDeveloping CountriesHumansInfantNigeriaHemorrhageNigeriaShaken baby syndrome

Identifiers

What OpenQuestion holds

Textmetadata
Read underepoch 390

Registered trials

None linked

Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.