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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...
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The influence of nutrition on white matter development in preterm infants: a sco** review
White matter (WM) injury is the most common type of brain injury in preterm infants and is associated with impaired neurodevelopmental outcome (NDO). Currently, there are no treatments for WM injury, but optim...
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Serum docosahexaenoic acid levels are associated with brain volumes in extremely preterm born infants
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA) are important for fetal brain growth and development. Our aim was to evaluate the association between serum DHA and AA levels and brain volumes in extremely...
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Open AccessImpact 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Intestinal Permeability in Preterm Neonates is not Related to Gestational Age or Birth Weight. 75
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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 ...