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Articles by Pauline Samia
Global Epidemiology of Neonatal and Infantile-Onset Epilepsies and Epilepsy Syndromes (GENIE): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Key Points Question What are the global incidence and prevalence of neonatal and infantile-onset epilepsies and epilepsy syndromes? Findings In this systematic review and meta-analysis of 86 population-based studies from 30 countries, the pooled cumulative incidence of infantile-onset epilepsies within the first 2 years of life was 236 per 100 000 live births.
Why stroke is silently striking African children, teenagers and young adults
For many, stroke is still perceived as a disease of old age; a sudden illness that strikes later in life after years of high blood pressure or diabetes. Yet across Africa, an unsettling reality is emerging: stroke is affecting children, teenagers, and young adults in alarming numbers. Although still under-recognised, stroke in the young carries devastating consequences for education, productivity, and long-term family well-being, positioning it as a critical public health issue for the continent.
Why stroke is silently striking African children, teenagers and young adults
Diagnosis of stroke relies on brain imaging and targeted investigations. In many African hospitals, CT scan is the first-line test because it is faster, more widely available, and can identify bleeding or major areas of brain injury.
Clinical, Radiological Characteristics and Outcomes of Primary Headache in Children at a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya: A Retrospective Observational Study - Dorcas Supa Tunje, Katherine Oyieke, Pauline Samia, 2025
Introduction Headache is an important cause of morbidity in children and adolescents globally.1,2 The International Headache Society defines primary headache as a disorder not resulting from biological structures of the brain and not caused by or attributed to other disorders.2 The major groups of primary headache disorders include migraine, tension type headache and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.
Why the health of adolescents matters
Addressing the needs and vulnerabilities of adolescents is fundamental for ensuring the long-term health of future generations. Almost every family has an adolescent struggling with a variety of developments, including biological, social, educational and further evolution of the brain and mind. Utmost support is of critical importance to enable them go through the transition processes while acquiring essential values as they develop.
Anxiety in children during Covid-19
Health & Fitness Anxiety in children during Covid-19 Thursday, May 21, 2020 14:13 By DR PAULINE SAMIA | Covid-19 is causing anxiety in both children and adults. PHOTO | COURTESY Covid-19 is causing anxiety in both children and adults. Whereas adults may reach out to partners, friends and close family members to express their distress over travel restrictions, cancellation of gatherings, and social distancing among other measures, anxiety in children and adolescents is overlooked.
Improving outcomes for children with neurodisability in East Africa
Invited Editorial Improving outcomes for children with neurodisability in East Africa Pauline Samia PDF PDF Share East Africa has an estimated population of 178 million people, with a median age of 18 years. However, childhood neurodisability is poorly characterized and it is highly likely that global estimates underestimate its prevalence in the region, given the high frequency of risk factors, a fast‐growing population, and high mortality in children with severe neurodisability.
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