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Growth of Microorganisms in Total Parenteral Nutrition Solutions Containing Lipid

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2010
Background: To identify the microorganisms that can grow rapidly in total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions, we investigated the growth of the major causes of catheter-related blood stream infection (Staphylococcus aureus, Serratia marcescens ...
Takashi Kuwahara, Kazuyuki Shimono, Shinya Kaneda, Takumi Tamura, Masao Ichihara, Yoshifumi Nakashima
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Energy goal documentation and early initiation of enteral nutrition in critically ill children: A retrospective evaluation of a quality improvement project

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Early documentation of energy goals has been associated with better nutrition outcomes. We performed a successful project improving the rate of early documentation of energy goals from 30% to 97%. We then conducted a retrospective study of children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) the year before and after ...
Sonia Parikh, Liyun Zhang, Amy Y. Pan, Kathryn Tobert, Martin Wakeham, Theresa A. Mikhailov   +5 more
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Acute pancreatitis in dogs and cats: medical imaging, biopsy, treatment and prognosis [PDF]

, 2010
Diagnosing acute pancreatitis in dogs and cats is difficult. Abdominal ultrasonography provides specific information about the size, shape and homogeneity of the pancreas, but is very dependent on the experience of the operator and the quality of the ...
Daminet, Sylvie, Hesta, Myriam, Paepe, Dominique, Saunders, Jimmy, Van den Bossche, I   +4 more
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Exploring the disease burden and quality of life in patients with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure: Insights from exit interviews in the glepaglutide EASE SBS‐1 phase 3 trial

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial was conducted to evaluate efficacy and safety of glepaglutide in patients who have short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS‐IF). At the end of the trial, exit interviews were conducted to explore participants' experiences and to assess the impact of the disease and ...
David F. Mercer, Constance Mubekapi‐Musadaidzwa, Bitten Kloster, Mark Berner‐Hansen, Anna Rydén, Palle Bekker Jeppesen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feeding the hospitalized large‐for‐gestational‐age infant: Clinical dilemmas and the need for growth standards

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Infants born large‐for‐gestational‐age (LGA) are increasingly common because of the rising rates of maternal obesity and diabetes. Some infants born LGA require hospitalization and nutrition support, yet no specific growth standards exist to guide nutrition management.
Nichole R. Cortez, Holly R. Hull, Danielle N. Christifano, Susan E. Carlson, Praveen S. Goday   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Review of nutrition management of pediatric intestinal pseudo‐obstruction

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic intestinal pseudo‐obstruction (CIPO) is a rare, heterogeneous, and debilitating disorder characterized by profound intestinal dysmotility and severe nutrition challenges. Its presentation resembles that of mechanical bowel obstruction, but CIPO occurs in the absence of luminal obstruction.
Senthilkumar Sankararaman, Raisa Rani James, Bushra El‐Amaireh, Andrea Adler, Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, Sujithra Velayuthan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Organized intra-atrial thrombus in growing premature infant [PDF]

, 2009
This article reports interesting echocardiographic images of the atrial septum in two growing premature infants related to the previous use of umbilical venous lines in the neonatal period.
Kazi, A., Lei, Dongsheng, Sharma, Jayendra   +2 more
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Outpatient preoperative parenteral nutrition in malnourished surgical patients: A feasibility study (the OPPORTUNITY study)

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Preoperative parenteral nutrition (PN) improves outcomes in malnourished surgical patients. Traditionally, this requires hospital admission, increasing length of stay and costs—challenges worsened by limited hospital bed availability. Outpatient PN may offer a feasible alternative.
Narisorn Lakananurak, Leah Gramlich
wiley   +1 more source

Survey to assess the economic stability and mental health of households with people receiving enteral and parenteral nutrition

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The landscape of nutrition support faces challenges, including rising costs, product shortages, reimbursement gaps, and infusion providers closing. This nationwide survey aimed to describe the perceptions and attitudes related to costs, therapy access, and mental health among households with at least one family member requiring ...
Gabriela Gardner, Ryan Butcher, Brooks D. Cash   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The transformative potential of artificial intelligence in pediatric medicine: Current applications, methodological challenges, and future directions

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential for paediatric diagnosis and treatment, yet implementation faces unique challenges, including data scarcity, algorithmic bias, and children's developmental physiology. This review examines current applications and charts a path toward transparent, equitable, and trustworthy AI in child health.
Ruisong Wang, Xiaoman Ding, Wanyue Zhang, Tieliu Shi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source