PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe the nutritional status of children with severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) using several clinical measurements. METHODS Children aged 2 to 6 years with S-ECC were measured for height, weight, triceps skinfolds (TSF), and measurement of upper mid-arm circumference (MAC). Blood samples assessed: (1) hemoglobin; (2) mean corpuscular volume (MC...

Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare, severe, sporadically occurring disorder characterized by multiple venous malformations. The most common clinical presentation symptomatic anemia due to GI bleeding, both overt and occult. present study reports 15-year-old female with iron-deficiency refractory therapy. She underwent various unsuccessful investigations find the origin of anemia.

Background. Iron-deficiency anemia is described to be a common problem in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is frequently associated with a reduced quality of life. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in a population-based cohort at time of first diagnosis and during the early course of the disease. Methods. As far as availa...

INTRODUCTION Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency in the world, particularly during pregnancy. According to the literature, anemia, particularly severe anemia, is associated with increased risk of maternal mortality. It also puts mothers at risk of multiple perinatal complications. Numerous studies in the past have evaluated the impact of supplementation with iron and iron-...

Background Recent studies suggest an association between H. pylori infection and disorders such as iron deficiency anemia and growth delay. Considering the high prevalence of H. pylori infection and iron deficiency anemia, this study was performed in order to evaluate their relevance in children undergoing an upper endoscopy. Materials and Methods In this case-control study, children aged 2...

IT \\TAS DEMONSTRATED in previous p” that a major factor in tIle C tt1SttiO11 of the anemia associated with marked hookworm infection is the considerable intestinal l)locd less proclilcedI l)y the infection. It was also showii that, although d significant amount of iron contained in the lost blood is reai)Sori)e(l from the intestinal tract,1 sufficient iron may I)e lost to upset the 1)alaIlce a...

Iron deficiency Anemia is a kind of anemia that happens when your body doesn't have enough iron. This type the most prevalent, and it currently one biggest global public health problems. Globally, affects both preschoolers school-age children; primary source contributes to physical neuro-developmental morbidity. deficiency, with without anemia, common issue in youngsters. In undeveloped countri...