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Early infancy growth, body composition and type of feeding in late and moderate preterms

Late and moderate preterm (LMPT) infants are at risk for adverse later life outcomes. We determined the association between feeding method at enrolment and growth and body composition of LMPT infants until 3 m...

Andreas Kakaroukas, Marieke Abrahamse-Berkeveld, Louise Hayes… in Pediatric Research (2023)

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NutriBrain: protocol for a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial to evaluate the effects of a nutritional product on brain integrity in preterm infants

The gut microbiota and the brain are connected through different mechanisms. Bacterial colonisation of the gut plays a substantial role in normal brain development, providing opportunities for nutritional neur...

Lisa M. Hortensius, Edith H. van den Hooven, Jeroen Dudink… in BMC Pediatrics (2021)

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Impact of nutrition on brain development and its neuroprotective implications following preterm birth

The impact of nutrition on brain development in preterm infants has been increasingly appreciated. Early postnatal growth and nutrient intake have been demonstrated to influence brain growth and maturation wit...

Kristin Keunen, Ruurd M. van Elburg, Frank van Bel… in Pediatric Research (2015)

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A crucial role for white matter alterations in interference control problems of very preterm children

Attention problems are among the most prominent behavioral deficits reported in very preterm children (below 32 wk of gestation) at school age. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the brain abnormalities unde...

Jorrit F. de Kieviet, Dirk J. Heslenfeld, Petra J.W. Pouwels… in Pediatric Research (2014)

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Tracheal agenesis: approach towards this severe diagnosis. Case report and review of the literature

Tracheal agenesis (TA) is a severe congenital disorder with often an unexpected emergency presentation. There is complete or partial absence of the trachea below the larynx, with presence or absence of a trach...

Maurike D. de Groot-van der Mooren, Monique C. Haak… in European Journal of Pediatrics (2012)

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Effect of Neutral and Acidic Oligosaccharides on Fecal IL-8 and Fecal Calprotectin in Preterm Infants

The gastrointestinal inflammatory response may play a role in the susceptibility of preterm infants for infections. We previously reported a trend toward lower endogenous infection morbidity after enteral supp...

Elisabeth A M Westerbeek, Erik Mørch, Harrie N Lafeber… in Pediatric Research (2011)

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Antenatal allopurinol for reduction of birth asphyxia induced brain damage (ALLO-Trial); a randomized double blind placebo controlled multicenter study

Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy is associated with development of cerebral palsy and cognitive disability later in life and is therefore one of the fundamental problems in perinatal medicine. The xanthine-oxi...

Joepe J Kaandorp, Manon JNL Benders, Carin MA Rademaker… in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2010)

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Majority of Dietary Glutamine Is Utilized in First Pass in Preterm Infants

Glutamine is a conditionally essential amino acid for very low-birth weight infants by virtue of its ability to play an important role in several key metabolic processes of immune cells and enterocytes. Althou...

Sophie R D van der Schoor, Henk Schierbeek, Pierre M Bet… in Pediatric Research (2010)

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Design of a randomised controlled trial on immune effects of acidic and neutral oligosaccharides in the nutrition of preterm infants: carrot study

Prevention of serious infections in preterm infants is a challenge, since prematurity and low birth weight often requires many interventions and high utility of devices. Furthermore, the possibility to adminis...

Elisabeth AM Westerbeek, Ruurd M van Elburg, Anemone van den Berg… in BMC Pediatrics (2008)

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Glutamine-enriched enteral nutrition in very low birth weight infants. Design of a double-blind randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN73254583]

Enteral feeding of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants is a challenge, since metabolic demands are high and administration of enteral nutrition is limited by immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract. The amin...

Anemone van den Berg, Ruurd M van Elburg, Jos WR Twisk, Willem PF Fetter in BMC Pediatrics (2004)

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Intestinal permeability in premature infants. † 1437

Ruurd M. Van Elburg, Femke M. Van Overbeek, Carin M. Bunkers… in Pediatric Research (1997)

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Intestinal Permeability in Preterm Neonates is not Related to Gestational Age or Birth Weight. 75

Ruurd M van Elburg, Femke M van Overbeek, Carin M Bunkers… in Pediatric Research (1996)

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Intestinal Permeability in Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Due to Cystic Fibrosis or Chronic Pancreatitis

Disturbances of the intestinal integrity, reflected by an increased intestinal permeability, are reported in cystic fibrosis (CF). Controversy exists whether the increased intestinal permeability is due to CF ...

Ruurd M Van Elburg, Jan J Uil, Wim M C Van Aalderen, Chris J J Mulder… in Pediatric Research (1996)