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Tuberculosis in children with severe acute malnutrition [PDF]

Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, 2022
With growing attention globally to the childhood tuberculosis epidemic after decades of neglect, and with the burden of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remaining unacceptably high worldwide, the collision of these two diseases is an important focus for improving child health.
Bryan J Vonasek, Kendra K Radtke, W Chris Buck   +2 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Gut microbiome associations with acute malnutrition relapse in South Sudan [PDF]

Microbiology Spectrum
Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality that is defined by anthropometric measurements, weight-for-height z score, and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) falling significantly below healthy standards. While
K. Yang, S. King, A. Marshak, L. D'Mello-Guyett, L. Grignard, J. Knee, G. Wong, L. Zhao, N. G. Lamaka, D. Save, M. Gose, A. Myers, I. Trehan, O. Cumming, H. Stobaugh, D. J. Schwartz   +15 more
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Acute Malnutrition in Bangladeshi Children [PDF]

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2009
The main purpose of the study was to identify the levels and determinants of acute malnutrition or wasting in Bangladeshi children. A 2-stage stratified random sampling design was used to collect the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data during November 1999 to March 2000, in which 5333 living children aged 0 to 59 months and their mothers were
Azizur Rahman, Delwar Hossain
exaly   +4 more sources

Severe Acute Malnutrition in Asia

Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 2014
Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a common condition that kills children and intellectually maims those who survive. Close to 20 million children under the age of 5 years suffer from SAM globally, and about 1 million of them die each year. Much of this burden takes place in Asia.
Muttaquina Hossain, Mustafa Mahfuz, Nita Bhandari   +2 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Intravenous Rehydration for Severe Acute Malnutrition with Gastroenteritis. [PDF]

N Engl J Med
International recommendations advise against the use of intravenous rehydration therapy in children with severe acute malnutrition because of the concern about fluid overload, but evidence to support this concern is lacking. Given the high mortality associated with the current recommendations, the adoption of intravenous rehydration strategies might ...
Maitland K, Ouattara SM, Sainna H, Chara A, Ogundipe OF, Sunyoto T, Hamaluba M, Olupot-Olupot P, Alaroker F, Connon R, Saidou Maguina A, Okiror W, Amorut D, Mwajombo E, Oguda E, Mogaka C, Langendorf C, Dewez JE, Ciglenecki I, Gibb DM, Coldiron ME, Petrucci R, George EC, GASTROSAM Trial Group.   +23 more
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Diagnostic performance of MUAC and MUACZ in screening acute malnutrition among children aged 6–23 months in Amhara Region, Ethiopia [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), Mid-Upper Arm Circumference-for-Age Z-Score (MUACZ), or Weight-for-Length Z-Score (WHZ) are used to screen for acute malnutrition in children.
Yonatan Menber, Tefera Belachew, Netsanet Fentahun   +2 more
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Atypical antipsychotic use does not impact weight gain for individuals with extreme anorexia nervosa: a retrospective case–control study

Journal of Eating Disorders, 2023
Background There are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for the treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN). Various medication classes have been evaluated for benefits in this population, including antipsychotics.
Maryrose Bauschka, Ashlie Watters, Dan Blalock, Asma Farooq, Philip Mehler, Dennis Gibson   +5 more
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Optimising the management of acute malnutrition

The Lancet Global Health, 2022
Acute malnutrition affects 47 million children aged under 5 years and contributes to nearly 1 million children's deaths annually worldwide. Africa and Asia bear 96% of the global burden of acute malnutrition. [...]
Mbusa Kambale, Richard, Francisca, Isia Nancy   +1 more
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Vitamin D and hypophosphatemia in patients with anorexia nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder: a case control study

Journal of Eating Disorders, 2023
Background Refeeding hypophosphatemia (RH) is a common complication of nutritional restoration in malnourished individuals, yet clear risk stratification remains elusive.
Meredith R. Kells, Chloe Roske, Ashlie Watters, Leah Puckett, Jennifer E. Wildes, Scott J. Crow, Philip S. Mehler   +6 more
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Malnutrition in Patients with Acute Stroke [PDF]

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 2011
Stroke is a devastating event that carries a potential for long-term disability. Malnutrition is frequently observed in patients with stroke, and dysphagia contributes to malnutrition risk. During both the acute phase of stroke and rehabilitation, specific nutritional interventions in the context of a multidisciplinary team effort can enhance the ...
Stella D. Bouziana, Konstantinos Tziomalos   +1 more
openaire   +4 more sources