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Ketogenic diet therapy for children with super‐refractory status epilepticus in intensive care: International clinical practice recommendations

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective We aimed to create practical recommendations to support healthcare teams starting ketogenic diet therapy (KDT) for children with super‐refractory status epilepticus in intensive care settings. Methods A literature review was conducted to extract published data on patient selection, diet prescription, diet initiation, monitoring, fine‐
Robyn Blackford, Victoria J. Whiteley, Isobel Hardy, Marisa Armeno, Tessa Bollard, J. Helen Cross, Christin Eltze, Susan George, Charlotte Howard, A. Laura Nijstad, Erin Talzzia, Chris Paget, Samiran Ray, Zoe Simpson, Elizabeth Song‐Pozderac, Agnieszka Szmurlo, Charlene Tan‐Smith, Lisa Vanatta, Elles van der Louw, Natasha E. Schoeler, on behalf of the Ketogenic Dietitians Research Network   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Faecal Microbiota Transplantation in Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review of Methodologies, Outcomes, and Challenges With Recommendations for Future Studies

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder displaying an altered gut microbiome. Faecal microbiome transplantation (FMT) has emerged as a powerful research tool and potential treatment option in AN due to the microbiome‐gut‐brain axis. Current studies are limited and reveal variable FMT protocols.
Anna C. Thelen, Nele M. Korten, Larissa Blischke, Clara Voelz, Cordian Beyer, Jochen Seitz, Stefanie Trinh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of nutritional status in children with acute respiratory failure: the prospective cohort observational study

Acta Medica Leopoliensia, 2020
Pneumonia plays a significant role in the development of acute respiratory failure in children. The risk factors of pneumonia are malnutrition (weight to age relation according to scores), low birth weight ( < 2500 g), and other factors.
O.V. Filyk, Ya.M. Pidhirnyy
doaj   +1 more source

Dietary aflatoxin exposure and impaired growth in young children from Benin and Togo: cross sectional study [PDF]

, 2002
Fetal and early childhood environment, including the nutritional status of the pregnant mother and the infant, are considered critical for growth and risk of disease in later life.
Cardwell, K, Egal, S, Gong, YY, Hall, AJ, Hounsa, A, Turner, PC, Wild, CP   +6 more
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Understanding the Association Between Autistic Traits, Anorexia Nervosa Symptomatology and Weight Recovery in Female Adolescents: A Longitudinal Analysis

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Anorexia nervosa (AN) and autism are distinct conditions, yet individuals with AN often exhibit elevated autistic traits. These traits are linked to complex clinical presentations, but their impact on AN remains unclear. This longitudinal study investigates associations between autistic traits, AN symptoms, and weight recovery in ...
Janneke S. van der Linden, Kamil R. Hiralal, Katrien F. M. Bracké, Cathelijne P. M. Steegers, Tonya White, Gwendolyn C. Dieleman   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Time to recovery from severe acute malnutrition and predictors among children aged 6–59 months at public hospitals: retrospective follow-up study

Scientific Reports
Severe acute malnutrition is a major cause of illness and death among children under the age of five in Ethiopia. However, there is limited evidence regarding the success of treatment and the length of hospital stays for children with severe acute ...
Hailemariam Mekonnen Workie, Belay Hundera Sima, Aschalaw Afework Bitew, Dagnew Tigabu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recovery rate and determinants of severe acute malnutrition children treatment in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Systematic Reviews, 2019
Background Severe acute malnutrition affects more than 20 million children. Africa is pointed out as a region where the problem is highly prevalent. There were individual studies on the recovery rate and its determinants among children with severe acute ...
Kassahun Gebeyehu Yazew, Chanyalew Worku Kassahun, Amare Wondim Ewnetie, Habtamu Kerebih Mekonen, Endalamaw Salilew Abagez   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and outcome of stress hyperglycaemia among severely malnourished children admitted to Mulago referral and teaching hospital in Kampala, Uganda

BMC Nutrition, 2018
Background Stress hyperglycaemia is a transient increase in blood glucose level during stressful events and is common in critically ill children. Several studies have demonstrated increased risk of mortality in these children.
Anita Tumwebaze, Elizabeth Kiboneka, Jamir Mugalu, Edward M. Kikabi, James K. Tumwine   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Renewable and Non‐Renewable Energy on Economic Growth: Evidence From Sub‐Saharan African Countries Using Multivariate Panel Vector Autoregressive Modeling

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This study analyzes energy consumption and economic growth across 39 Sub‐Saharan African countries using a PVAR model. Findings reveal that non‐renewable energy and labor force growth stimulate economic growth, while renewable energy does not stimulate economic growth in the short run.
Amadou Cham, Nana Kena Frempong, Richard Opoku, Francis Davis, Simon Kojo Appiah   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictors of mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition, Northwest Ethiopia: an institution based retrospective cohort study

Archives of Public Health, 2018
Background Globally, approximately 19 million children under 5 years are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low-income countries including Ethiopia.
Fasil Wagnew, Debrework Tesgera, Mengistu Mekonnen, Amanuel Alemu Abajobir   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source