All Outputs (5)

Feed thickener for infants up to six months of age with gastro-oesophageal reflux (Review) (2017)
Journal Article

Background Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) is common in infants, and feed thickeners are often used to manage it in infants as they are simple to use and perceived to be harmless. However, conflicting evidence exists to support the use of feed thick... Read More about Feed thickener for infants up to six months of age with gastro-oesophageal reflux (Review).

Protocol for a prospective observational study of adverse drug reactions of antiepileptic drugs in children in the UK (2017)
Journal Article

Background Epilepsy is a common chronic disease of children that can be treated with anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). AEDs, however, have significant side effects. Newer AEDs are thought to have fewer side effects. There have, however, been few comparati... Read More about Protocol for a prospective observational study of adverse drug reactions of antiepileptic drugs in children in the UK.

Multicentre prospective observational study of feeding practices in 30–33 weeks preterm infants (2017)
Journal Article

Background: Current evidence supports progressive feeding in preterm infants. Due to lower necrotising enterocolitis risk, recent studies suggest starting total enteral feeding from birth in 30–33 weeks preterm infants. The feasibility of this practi... Read More about Multicentre prospective observational study of feeding practices in 30–33 weeks preterm infants.

Newborn infants with bilious vomiting: a national audit of neonatal transport services (2017)
Journal Article

Objective: The precautionary approach to urgently investigate infants with bilious vomiting has increased the numbers referred to transport teams and tertiary surgical centres. The aim of this national UK audit was to quantify referrals, determine th... Read More about Newborn infants with bilious vomiting: a national audit of neonatal transport services.

The placenta, maternal diet and adipose tissue development in the newborn (2017)
Journal Article

Background: A majority of adipose tissue present in the newborn possess the unique mitochondrial protein, uncoupling protein (UCP1). It is thus highly metabolically active and capable of producing 300 times more heat per unit mass than any other orga... Read More about The placenta, maternal diet and adipose tissue development in the newborn.