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Vitamin A supplementation improves retinal function in infants at risk of retinopathy of prematurity.
Mactier H, McCulloch DL, Hamilton R, Galloway P, Bradnam MS, Young D, Lavy T, Farrell L, Weaver LT. Mactier H, et al. Among authors: weaver lt. J Pediatr. 2012 Jun;160(6):954-9.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2011.12.013. Epub 2012 Jan 28. J Pediatr. 2012. PMID: 22284923 Clinical Trial.
OBJECTIVE: Preterm infants show reduced retinal sensitivity at term corrected age compared with newborn term infants. We tested the hypothesis that retinal sensitivity in preterm infants is improved by early, high-dose vitamin A. STUDY DESIGN: We report a double-bli …
OBJECTIVE: Preterm infants show reduced retinal sensitivity at term corrected age compared with newborn term infants. We teste …
Systematic review: medical and nutritional interventions for the management of intestinal failure and its resultant complications in children.
Barclay AR, Beattie LM, Weaver LT, Wilson DC. Barclay AR, et al. Among authors: weaver lt. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Jan;33(2):175-84. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2010.04514.x. Epub 2010 Nov 22. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011. PMID: 21091524 Free article. Review.
In the absence of randomised-controlled trials, this evidence base can improve through case control and cohort research; and with better multiagency communication, the study of inter-centre differences is possible. Achievable short-term goals would include the study of: op …
In the absence of randomised-controlled trials, this evidence base can improve through case control and cohort research; and with better mul …
Nutrition in infancy and long-term risk of obesity: evidence from 2 randomized controlled trials.
Singhal A, Kennedy K, Lanigan J, Fewtrell M, Cole TJ, Stephenson T, Elias-Jones A, Weaver LT, Ibhanesebhor S, MacDonald PD, Bindels J, Lucas A. Singhal A, et al. Among authors: weaver lt. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Nov;92(5):1133-44. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2010.29302. Epub 2010 Sep 29. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010. PMID: 20881062 Free article. Clinical Trial.
DESIGN: We reviewed a subset of children (n = 153 of 299 in study 1 and 90 of 246 in study 2) randomly assigned at birth to receive either a control formula or a nutrient-enriched formula (which contained 28-43% more protein and 6-12% more energy than the control formula) …
DESIGN: We reviewed a subset of children (n = 153 of 299 in study 1 and 90 of 246 in study 2) randomly assigned at birth to receive e …
The 10-year follow-up of a randomised trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in preterm infants: effects on growth and blood pressure.
Kennedy K, Ross S, Isaacs EB, Weaver LT, Singhal A, Lucas A, Fewtrell MS. Kennedy K, et al. Among authors: weaver lt. Arch Dis Child. 2010 Aug;95(8):588-95. doi: 10.1136/adc.2009.167270. Epub 2010 Jun 1. Arch Dis Child. 2010. PMID: 20515959 Clinical Trial.
METHODS: This was a follow-up study of a preterm cohort (<35 weeks and birth weight <2000 g) randomly assigned to unsupplemented or LCPUFA-supplemented formulas to 9 months post term. ...CONCLUSIONS: Girls born preterm and randomised to LCPUFA-supplemented for …
METHODS: This was a follow-up study of a preterm cohort (<35 weeks and birth weight <2000 g) randomly assigned to unsupplemente …
Drug misuse in pregnancy: losing sight of the baby?
McGlone L, Mactier H, Weaver LT. McGlone L, et al. Among authors: weaver lt. Arch Dis Child. 2009 Sep;94(9):708-12. doi: 10.1136/adc.2008.156851. Epub 2009 Mar 26. Arch Dis Child. 2009. PMID: 19329443 Review.
The association of maternal drug misuse with prematurity, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is well recognised, and there is growing concern about infant visual development and longer-term neurodevelopmental outcome. Drug misuse …
The association of maternal drug misuse with prematurity, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is w …
Probiotics for necrotizing enterocolitis: a systematic review.
Barclay AR, Stenson B, Simpson JH, Weaver LT, Wilson DC. Barclay AR, et al. Among authors: weaver lt. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2007 Nov;45(5):569-76. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3181344694. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2007. PMID: 18030235 Review.
The authors aimed to review the existing data on the use of oral probiotics for the prevention of NEC in preterm infants (age <33 weeks) and those with very low birth weight (VLBW). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quas …
The authors aimed to review the existing data on the use of oral probiotics for the prevention of NEC in preterm infants (age <33 weeks) …
Rapid growth in infancy: balancing the interests of the child.
Weaver LT. Weaver LT. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2006 Oct;43(4):428-32. doi: 10.1097/01.mpg.0000235977.59873.e0. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2006. PMID: 17033515 Review.
Low birth weight is associated with a number of immediate adverse consequences, and it has been assumed that "catch-up" growth is a "good thing" because "better" nutritional status is associated with greater childhood health and survival. ...In the meantime, it will be pru …
Low birth weight is associated with a number of immediate adverse consequences, and it has been assumed that "catch-up" growth is a " …
Feeding preterm infants after hospital discharge: a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition.
ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition; Aggett PJ, Agostoni C, Axelsson I, De Curtis M, Goulet O, Hernell O, Koletzko B, Lafeber HN, Michaelsen KF, Puntis JW, Rigo J, Shamir R, Szajewska H, Turck D, Weaver LT. ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition, et al. Among authors: weaver lt. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2006 May;42(5):596-603. doi: 10.1097/01.mpg.0000221915.73264.c7. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2006. PMID: 16707992
These infants are discharged from hospital care with body weight below the usual birth weight of healthy term infants. Early nutrition support of preterm infants influences long-term health outcomes. ...Infants discharged with a subnormal weight for postconce …
These infants are discharged from hospital care with body weight below the usual birth weight of healthy term infants. Early n …
Vitamin A and preterm infants: what we know, what we don't know, and what we need to know.
Mactier H, Weaver LT. Mactier H, et al. Among authors: weaver lt. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2005 Mar;90(2):F103-8. doi: 10.1136/adc.2004.057547. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2005. PMID: 15724031 Free PMC article. Review.
There is an urgent need for studies in preterm infants that include quantification of hepatic stores and functional assessment of vitamin A status as well as long term outcome....
There is an urgent need for studies in preterm infants that include quantification of hepatic stores and functional assessment of vitamin A …
Maternal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy and visual evoked potential development in term infants: a double blind, prospective, randomised trial.
Malcolm CA, McCulloch DL, Montgomery C, Shepherd A, Weaver LT. Malcolm CA, et al. Among authors: weaver lt. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2003 Sep;88(5):F383-90. doi: 10.1136/fn.88.5.f383. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2003. PMID: 12937042 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Infant visual pathway development was assessed using VEPs recorded to flash stimuli shortly after birth and to both flash and pattern-reversal stimuli at 50 and 66 weeks post-conceptional age (PCA). ...CONCLUSIONS: Maternal DHA supplementation during pregnancy did not enha …
Infant visual pathway development was assessed using VEPs recorded to flash stimuli shortly after birth and to both flash and pattern …
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