Effect of degree and duration of protein energy malnutrition on peripheral nerves in children.

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  • S Ghosh
  • K Vaid
  • M Mohan
  • M C Maheshwari
چکیده

Nerve conduction studies were conducted in 67 children to assess the effect of malnutrition on the peripheral nervous system. Significant reduction in nerve conduction velocities was demonstrated in severe protein energy malnutrition and ongoing long-term malnutrition.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry

دوره 42 8  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1979