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Health Outcomes, Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Severe Acute Malnutrition (HOPE-SAM): rationale and methods of a longitudinal observational study [PDF]

BMJ Open, 2019
IntroductionMortality among children hospitalised for complicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains high despite the implementation of WHO guidelines, particularly in settings of high HIV prevalence. Children continue to be at high risk of morbidity, mortality and relapse after discharge from hospital although long-term outcomes are not well ...
Mutsa Bwakura-Dangarembizi, Beatrice Amadi, Claire D. Bourke, Ruairi C. Robertson, Benjamin Mwapenya, Kanta Chandwe, Chanda Kapoma, Kapula Chifunda, Florence D. Majo, Deophine Ngosa, Pamela Chakara, Nivea Chulu, Faithfull Masimba, Idah Mapurisa, Ellen Besa, Kuda Mutasa, Simutanyi Mwakamui, Thompson Runodamoto, Jean H. Humphrey, Robert Ntozini, Jonathan C. K. Wells, Amee R. Manges, Jonathan R. Swann, A. Sarah Walker, Kusum Nathoo, Paul Kelly, Andrew J. Prendergast   +26 more
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Effectiveness of Home-Based Administration of Ready to Use Therapeutic Formula (RUTF) in the Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) [PDF]

Annals of PIMS-Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University
Objective: To evaluate the growth of children with uncomplicated Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) treated with Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Formula (RUTF) on an outpatient department basis. Methodology: This prospective observational study was conducted on 66 children at the Outpatient setting of the MCH Centre, Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital ...
null Abida Faiz Talpur, null Naveed Ashraf, null Rabia Tabasum, null Ayesha Abdul Razzaq, null Aatika Minhas, null Shahzad Munir   +5 more
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Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) associated mortality rate of children attending HIV/AIDS care in North West Ethiopia, 2009-2019. [PDF]

SAGE Open Med, 2022
Objective: This study aimed to assess Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) associated mortality rate of children attending HIV/AIDS care in North West Ethiopia 2009–2019. Methods: Institutional-based retrospective cohort study was employed ...
Kebede F.
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The effectiveness of treatment for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) delivered by community health workers compared to a traditional facility based model. [PDF]

BMC Health Serv Res, 2018
In most health systems, Community Health Workers (CHWs) identify and screen for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in the community. This study aimed to investigate the potential of integrating SAM identification and treatment delivered by CHWs, in order to improve the coverage of SAM treatment services.This multicentre, randomised intervention study was ...
Alvarez Morán JL, Alé GBF, Charle P, Sessions N, Doumbia S, Guerrero S.   +5 more
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Variable meal stimulation may mimic pancreatic dysregulation in malnourished children. [PDF]

Exp Physiol
Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Topal E, Yılmaz E, Koker Özer N.
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Clinical Profile and Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in Southern Odisha

Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 2021
Introduction: Severe acute Malnutrition (SAM) is an important contributor to morbidity and mortality amongst less than five years of age. In the National Family health Survey (NFHS), it was seen that 10% of children with SAM would require hospital admission.
Mathew, Shine Merin, Kumar, T V Ram, Niranjan, Mohanty   +2 more
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Systemic Diseases Associated with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM): A Prospective Observational Study

, 2023
Introduction: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a cause of almost 50 childhood deaths in children below 5 years in developing world. In India, as National Family Health Survey (NFHS), prevalence of SAM has increased from 7.5% in NFHS-4 (2015-16) to 7.6% in NFHS-5 (2019-21).
Ameta Gaurav, Aswani Nishant, Maru Lipika   +2 more
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Severity and Outcomes of Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 0–59 Months at Guzara District Hospital, Herat: A Retrospective Study [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Recent reports indicate a rising prevalence of acute malnutrition among children in Afghanistan. This retrospective hospital‐based study was conducted at Guzara District Hospital in Herat and aimed to investigate the severity, treatment outcomes, and monthly trends of acute malnutrition among children aged 0–59 months and ...
Tamkin N, Partap U, Leming M.
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MANAGEMENT OF INFANTS LESS THAN SIX MONTHS WITH SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITION (SAM).

The Professional Medical Journal, 2020
Objectives: To determine the average weight gain after lactation counseling therapy in infants up to six months of age having severe acute malnutrition. Study Design: Quasi experimental trial. Setting: Stabilization Center Unit, the Children’s Hospital & the Institute of Child Health, Multan. Period: 1st October 2015 to 1st October 2016.
Asad Abbas, Imrana Ali, Reema Arshad, Ibad Ali, Gul Hasan, Saadia Khan   +5 more
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Do children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition need antibiotics? A systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

, 2013
Current (1999) World Health Organization guidelines recommend giving routine antibiotics (AB) for all children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), even if they have uncomplicated disease with no clinically obvious infections.
Kerac, Marko, Cécile Salpeteur, Alcoba Gabriel, Briend, André, Briend André, Kerac Marko, Salpeteur Cécile, Breysse, S, Serge Breysse (104940), Alain Gervaix (104954), Serge Breysse, Galetto-Lacour Annick, Breysse, Serge, Galetto-Lacour, A, Alcoba Wright, Fermin Gabriel, Alcoba, Gabriel, Salpeteur, Cécile, Gabriel Alcoba, Cécile Salpeteur (104944), Annick Galetto-Lacour (104948), Kerac, M, Briend, A, André Briend (104951), Gabriel Alcoba (104933), Marko Kerac, Galetto-Lacour, Annick, Annick Galetto-Lacour, André Briend, Breysse Serge, Alain Gervaix, Gervaix, A, Gervaix, Alain, Salpeteur, C, Gervaix Alain, Marko Kerac (104936), Alcoba, G, Kerac M, Salpeteur C, Breysse S, Gervaix A, Alcoba G, Briend A, Galetto-Lacour A   +42 more
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