Bone mineralization and growth

Article Abstract:

Preterm infants with very low birth-weight are susceptible to metabolic bone disease which may affect future growth and skeletal mineralization. The disease is characterized by rickets, fractures of bones, hypophosphataemia and increased alkaline phosphatase activity. Causes of the disease is likely to be dietary mineral deficiency due to being exclusively fed on human milk or parenteral nutrition. Prevention is through mineral supplements that ensure proper ratio of calcium and phosphorus.

Usage, Causes of, Pediatric diseases, Dietary supplements, Metabolic diseases, Metabolic disorders in children

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Parenteral nutrition: an update

Article Abstract:

Parenteral nutrition (PN) for infants with gastrointestinal disorders and very low birthweight is limited by the paucity of literature regarding its optimal use. The benefits associated with PN is extended by the additional constituents of taurine, inositol, carnitine, calcium and phosphate supplements and medium-chain triglycerides. However, the adverse effects such as bacteraemia and catheter sepsis necessitates further research on the subject.

Care and treatment, Analysis, Gastrointestinal diseases

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Gut overgrowth with abnormal flora: the missing link in parenteral nutrition-related sepsis in surgical neonates

Article Abstract:

This article investigates the relationship between parenteral nutrition and septicemia risk in surgical infants. Topics include bacterial overgrowth, gut motility, and immunodepression.

England, Risk factors, Physiological aspects, Postoperative complications, Infants, Gram-negative bacteria, Bacterial infections, Bacteria, Pathogenic, Pathogenic bacteria, Parenteral therapy, Septicemia, Sepsis

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