Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Mar 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialDouble-blind, placebo-controlled trial comparing effects of supplementation with two different combinations of micronutrients delivered as sprinkles on growth, anemia, and iron deficiency in cambodian infants.
To assess and compare efficacy of two micronutrient sprinkle supplementation on growth, anemia, and iron deficiency in Cambodian infants. ⋯ Both MMN and FFA supplements were effective for preventing or treating anemia in Cambodian infants and stabilizing plasma levels of ferritin. Use of micronutrients in a controlled home setting, as sprinkled daily supplements, may be promising in preventing and treating anemia in developing countries.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Jan 2006
Relationship of hepatic steatosis to adipose tissue distribution in pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Central adiposity, a component of insulin resistance syndrome, is a risk factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adults. To determine whether a similar relationship occurs in children, hepatic fat content and adipose tissue distribution were assessed in obese children at risk for NAFLD. ⋯ Visceral adiposity is a risk factor for pediatric NAFLD.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Nov 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyDouble-blind randomized evaluation of clinical and biological tolerance of polyethylene glycol 4000 versus lactulose in constipated children.
To assess the safety of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) 4000 laxative without additional salts in pediatric patients. ⋯ This 3-month study in 96 constipated children aged 6 months to 3 years confirms the long-term tolerance of PEG 4000 in pediatrics and indicates a PEG efficacy similar to or greater than that of lactulose.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Sep 2005
Diagnosing functional abdominal pain with the Rome II criteria: parent, child, and clinician agreement.
To compare the Rome II diagnoses made in children with recurrent abdominal pain by physicians and by parent and child responses on the Questionnaire on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Symptoms. Rates of diagnostic agreement and reasons for disagreement were examined to determine whether changes to the Rome II criteria are needed to improve diagnostic classification. ⋯ The Rome II classification system shows promise for improving diagnosis, study and treatment of children with recurrent abdominal pain. However, further refinement and clarification of the Rome II criteria for symptom duration and frequency may be needed to improve diagnostic agreement.