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Environmental Sciences
Ozge Yesildemir, Yasemin Akdevelioglu, Selinay Basak Erdemli Kose, Deniz Arca Cakir, Anil Yirun, Aylin Balci Ozyurt, Suna Sabuncuoglu, Aysu Duyan Camurdan, Bahar Cuhaci Cakir, Pinar Erkekoglu
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the daily dietary intakes of melamine for human milk-fed (HMF) babies and mixed-fed (MF) babies. It was conducted in 70 mother-baby pairs, with 40 babies in the HMF group and 30 babies in the MF group. Samples of human milk, formula milk, and baby urine were collected for analysis. The results showed that melamine concentrations in human milk and formula milk samples were below the tolerable daily intake, indicating that Turkish babies (aged 0-6 months) are not at risk for high melamine exposure through the diet.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Giovanni Boscarino, Maria Giulia Conti, Federica Pagano, Maria Di Chiara, Chiara Pannucci, Elisa Onesta, Rita Prota, Giorgia Deli, Lucia Dito, Daniela Regoli, Salvatore Oliva, Gianluca Terrin
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of different timing of weaning on growth outcomes in preterm infants up to 12 months of corrected age. The results showed that the timing of weaning was not related to growth in preterm newborns during the first 12 months of corrected age. Further studies are needed to establish consensus on the appropriate nutritional approach for preterm babies after discharge.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth Walker-Short, Teresa Buckner, Timothy Vigers, Patrick Carry, Lauren A. Vanderlinden, Fran Dong, Randi K. Johnson, Ivana V. Yang, Katerina Kechris, Marian Rewers, Jill M. Norris
Summary: This study examined the relationship between infant diet and DNA methylation in infancy and childhood. The results suggested that infant diet was associated with methylation differences in certain genes, some of which were present at birth while others only appeared in infancy. The study also indicated that factors other than diet may also influence DNA methylation outcomes.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leni Kang, Juan Liang, Chunhua He, Lei Miao, Xiaohong Li, Li Dai, Qi Li, Zheng Liu, Jun Zhu, Yanping Wang, Hanmin Liu
Summary: The study found that both early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates in China have significantly improved, especially in urban areas. The East region showed the highest EBF prevalence, but the Central region had the fastest growth rate. The prevalence of EBF decreased with increasing age within the first 6 months, especially after 3 months.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Outi Sirkka, Tanja Vrijkotte, Lieke van Houtum, Marieke Abrahamse-Berkeveld, Jutka Halberstadt, Margreet R. Olthof, Jacob C. Seidell
Summary: This study found that Turkish children had higher BMI-sds at age 3 and 5 compared to Dutch children, with CF variety playing a role in attenuating the ethnic differences in BMI-sds at these ages. CF factors, especially CF variety, explain a small fraction of the BMI-sds differences between Dutch and Turkish children, suggesting the need for further investigation into the role of CF variety on childhood BMI.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tayla von Ash, Anna Alikhani, Katherine M. Sharkey, Paola Solano, Melanie Morales Aquino, Patricia Markham Risica
Summary: Excessive sleepiness during late pregnancy is associated with less favorable attitudes toward breastfeeding, while excessive sleepiness at 6 months postpartum is associated with less use of feeding to calm a fussy infant. However, excessive sleepiness does not affect breastfeeding intentions, initiation, or continuation. Assessing excessive sleepiness in late pregnancy can help identify individuals with negative attitudes toward breastfeeding and lead to innovative approaches to promote breastfeeding in populations with lower rates.
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Nursing
Kameron Y. Sugino, Tengfei Ma, Jean M. Kerver, Nigel Paneth, Sarah S. Comstock
Summary: This study found that maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and human milk exposure influenced the alpha and beta diversity of the infant gut microbiota at 6 months of age. The major determinant was the proportion of human milk in the infant diet.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
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Nursing
Katherine R. Standish, Ginny Combs, Marcy Mcmahon, Cheryl Slater, Lisa Zani, Christina Pindar, Karol Serafin, Margaret G. Parker, Barbara L. Philipp
Summary: Late preterm infants have lower breastfeeding rates and there are few interventions or guidelines for managing them in non-intensive nursery settings. This study developed and implemented an interdisciplinary breastfeeding support program, which increased nurses' attentiveness and confidence in caring for late preterm infants. However, well-designed clinical studies are needed to identify effective breastfeeding support practices.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Nikolaos G. Papadopoulos, Theodor A. Balan, Liandre F. van der Merwe, Wei Wei Pang, Louise J. Michaelis, Lynette P. Shek, Yvan Vandenplas, Oon Hoe Teoh, Alessandro G. Fiocchi, Yap Seng Chong
Summary: This study applied a statistical clustering algorithm to analyze infant feeding data from two clinical trials, identifying four distinct mixed milk feeding clusters. These findings can inform future research on the impact of infant feeding patterns on health outcomes. It is important to establish a unified definition of mixed milk feeding for standardized studies.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Cas van Cruchten, Michelle Marlena Wilhelmina Feijen, Rene Remmelt Willie Johan van der Hulst
Summary: The study evaluated the long-term effects of helmet therapy on positional cranial deformation in children with a 5-year interval. The results showed a significant decrease in the prevalence and severity of positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly over time. Treatment consisting of both physical therapy and helmet therapy was particularly effective in reducing the occurrence of plagiocephaly.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Apio Ricardo Nazareth Dias, Waldonio de Brito Vieira, Valeria Marques Ferreira Normando, Karen Margarete Vieira da Silva Franco, Aline Semblano Carreira Falcao, Rita Catarina Medeiros de Sousa, Hellen Thais Fuzii, Luiz Fabio Magno Falcao, Juarez Antonio Simoes Quaresma
Summary: Observational studies have shown pulmonary impairments in HTLV-1 infected individuals, particularly in TSP-HAM patients. HRCT exams demonstrate the development of lung lesions related to HTLV-1, suggesting regular pulmonary evaluations for diagnosed patients.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Gomez-Martin, David Herrero-Morin, Silvia Arboleya, Miguel Gueimonde, Sonia Gonzalez
Summary: The first years of life are crucial for establishing proper dietary patterns and maintaining them. A study on Spanish children aged 2 to 36 months found that breastfeeding rates were low, animal food intake exceeded recommendations, while fruits, vegetables, and vitamin D intake were insufficient. Moreover, there were associations between energy intake and Mediterranean Diet Score, indicating a need for guidelines promoting breastfeeding and healthy early-life food habits.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Juan Brines, Claude Billeaud
Summary: Lactation is a critical period for mammal feeding. The debate between natural and artificial lactation continues, with a lack of consensus. Information overload may hinder the acquisition of objective knowledge and decision-making in specific circumstances.
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Nursing
Deborah L. Harris, Philip J. Weston, Jane E. Harding
Summary: The study found that feeding patterns of healthy term newborns vary widely, with frequency increasing during the first 3 days and being higher in males, newborns born late term, and born by Caesarean section.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mireya Vilar-Compte, Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Dania Orta-Aleman, Valeria Cruz-Villalba, Sofia Segura-Perez, Kate Nyhan, Linda M. Richter
Summary: This article conducted a systematic review to assess the influence of perceived problematic baby behaviors on infant feeding decisions. The results showed that baby behaviors, especially crying and fussiness, affected feeding decisions and were associated with lactation problems, milk insufficiency, maternal breastfeeding confidence, breastfeeding duration and discontinuation, and introduction of formula.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)