Experimental evidence from animal models and epidemiology studies has demonstrated
that nutrition affects lung development and may have a lifelong impact on respiratory health …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a life-threatening hereditary blood disorder that affects millions
of people worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This condition has a multi-organ …

Rationale: Despite the high burden of respiratory disease, no spirometry reference values
for African children are available. Objectives: Investigate whether the Global Lung Initiative …

Introduction: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) suffer from several neurocognitive
disturbances. One of the neuropsychological processes most investigated in OSA patients is …

Background The impact of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) on lung function in very
preterm children is largely unknown as current evidence is mainly based on studies in …

Introduction: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) suffer from several neurocognitive
deficits. We investigated the cognitive and socio-cognitive profiles of patients with severe …

Obstructive sleep apnaea (OSA) syndrome is a condition characterised by the presence of
complete or partial collapse of the upper airways during sleep, resulting in fragmentation of …

Background: In an era of hesitance to use vaccines, the importance of effective
communication for increasing vaccine acceptance is well known. This study aimed to assess …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is a condition characterized by the presence of
repeated complete or partial collapse of the upper airways during sleep associated with …

Background Empathy is a key element of “Patient and Family Centered Care”, a clinical
approach recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. However, there is a lack of …