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Aberrant Adiposity and Ectopic Lipid Deposition Characterize the Adult Phenotype of the Preterm Infant
Our investigation addresses the hypothesis that disruption of third trimester development by preterm birth alters multiple biological pathways affecting metabolic health in adult life. We compared healthy adul...
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The Influence of Maternal Body Mass Index on Infant Adiposity and Hepatic Lipid Content
Maternal overweight and obesity are associated with adverse offspring outcome in later life. The causal biological effectors are uncertain. Postulating that initiating events may be alterations to infant body ...
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A single enteral feed prior to the commencement of parenteral nutrition ameliorates the incidence of steatosis in parenterally fed neonatal piglets
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in neonates is associated with liver dysfunction. The initial post-partum enteral feed plays a key role in establishing post-partum metabolic regulation. Therefore absence of e...
