Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · May 2009
Malposition of feeding tubes in neonates: is it an issue?
Accurate tube placement of orogastric and nasogastric feeding tubes in neonates is important to ensure safe and effective enteral feeding. Errors in placement and position of feeding tubes are described in literature, but there is little evidence of the exact prevalence of improperly placed tubes, especially in neonates. ⋯ There is a need for both better rules to measure the distance between nose (lips) and the body of the stomach and improved methods to confirm correct tube position in neonates.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · May 2009
ReviewPharmacological interventions for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults and in children: a systematic review.
Uncertainty exists regarding the treatment of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who are unable to lose weight and/or change lifestyle. The present study assesses the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and dietary supplement interventions for NAFLD. ⋯ Limited data do not allow one to draw firm conclusions on the efficacy of various treatments for NAFLD.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · May 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialTime course of bacterial diversity in stool samples of malnourished children with cholera receiving treatment.
Recent nutritional interventions have targeted colonic functions in patients with infectious diarrhea during rehydration and during recovery from malnutrition, with the assumption that the effects will be influenced by metabolism of complex carbohydrates by colonic bacteria. However, the diversity of colonic bacteria in patients with cholera is not known. ⋯ Bacterial diversity was markedly but transiently altered in severely malnourished children with cholera receiving therapy.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · May 2009
Parenteral nutrition objectives for very low birth weight infants: results of a national survey.
The aim of the study was to evaluate parenteral nutrition objectives for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), and to compare nutritional protocol differences according to levels of care. ⋯ In comparison with recent guidelines for parenteral nutrition for VLBW infants, the results indicate that the majority of the departments are familiar with target macronutrient and energy intakes, but the time of introduction and the rate of progression of macronutrients, particularly proteins and lipids, are frequently lower than those defined by the guidelines. The large-scale publication of new nutritional guidelines for the parenteral nutrition of neonates and preterm infants as well as regular, specific training in the parenteral nutrition of preterm infants are needed.