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Background Severe acute malnutrition is one of the major public health problems in developing countries having a devastating effect on the lives of many children under 5 years of age. In Ethiopia, there has been isolated studies conducted on malnutrition
Abate Awoke, Mulatu Ayana, Tenaw Gualu
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A large-scale distribution of milk-based fortified spreads: evidence for a new approach in regions with high burden of acute malnutrition [PDF]
BACKGROUND: There are 146 million underweight children in the developing world, which contribute to up to half of the world's child deaths. In high burden regions for malnutrition, the treatment of individual children is limited by available resources ...
Golden Michael +23 more
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Cardiovascular evaluation in children with acute moderate to severe malnutrition
Introduction Child malnutrition is a worldwide health issue. The cardiovascular system, like all other systems, undergoes anatomical and functional alterations as a result of malnutrition.
Ahmed Behairy +5 more
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Probiotics and prebiotics to combat enteric infections and HIV in the developing world: a consensus report. [PDF]
Infectious disease in the developing world continues to represent one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Every year over a million children suffer and die from the sequela of enteric infections, while in 2008 it is estimated almost 2.7 million ...
Kerac, Marko +74 more
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Abstract Background International statements suggest using the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria in intensive care units (ICUs); however, the economic impact of GLIM‐defined malnutrition in sepsis remains unclear. This study investigated the association between GLIM‐defined malnutrition and in‐hospital costs in sepsis ...
Yuki Hashimoto +38 more
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Developmental Status in Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition
Objective: To access the developmental status in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Study Design: Hospital based observational cross sectional study.
Erum Afzal, Saadia Khan, Ibad Ali, Kausar Aftab, Reema Arshad, Asad Abbas
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Abstract The first 1000 days of life represent a critical window for gut microbiome assembly, with lifelong implications for child growth, immune development, and disease risk. This review synthesizes evidence on maternal, perinatal, and especially nutritional factors that influence early‐life intestinal colonization and highlights the consequences of ...
Carly Burow +4 more
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Parenteral nutrition and hospital outcomes in Australian adults: A descriptive cohort study
Abstract Background There is limited information regarding real‐world use of parenteral nutrition in hospitals. The objective of the study was to provide a real‐world description of parenteral nutrition administration in hospitalized patients. Methods This was a descriptive cohort study in 507 hospitalized adults who received parenteral nutrition at ...
Frank M. P. van Haren +16 more
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Introduction: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a critical public health issue in Bangladesh, particularly among children under five, and is a leading cause of death. While most studies have examined malnutrition broadly, this study aims to identify the
Aklima Alam +6 more
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Abstract Introduction Home enteral nutrition is mainly indicated for individuals with neurological or oncological diseases. However, few studies have evaluated survival in this population in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Objective To investigate factors influencing survival in individuals receiving home enteral nutrition and to identify variables ...
Giuliane de Matos Wrobel +3 more
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