Background: According to evidence, the main treatment plans for children with gastroenteritis include the use of an oral solution or intravenous infusion for hydration, continued nutrition; zinc supplementation. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Gastro-Fix (registered nutritional supplement) versus placebo on length of hospitalization and duration of diarrhea in chil...

Agriculture’s importance in human lives and the economy has directed studies to improve crop production. An essential challenge for improving fertilizer efficacy is reducing losses due leaching increasing nutrient supplies. In this context, biodegradable sachets stand out as internal packaging instead of direct insertion into polymer matrix, facilitating system processing making it easier adapt...

Abstract The study presents an alternative for the preparation of questions using Kano model to evaluate presentation a powdered, water‐soluble supplement. results were used develop formulation containing chelated Fe‐peptides women. experiment was carried out in two steps: (a) online survey determine satisfaction with powdered iron supplement relation other presentations, and flavor preference,...

In May 1993 in France, Doctors without Borders, Epicentre, and INSERM met to develop a practical protocol for treatment of severely malnourished children in refugee camps and to discuss use of WHO's oral rehydration solution (ORS) for treating the children who may be dehydrated. The suggested treatment formula for catch-up growth for severely malnourished children is 80 gm dried skimmed milk; ...

BACKGROUND Recently, polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350) has been suggested as a good alternative laxative to lactulose as a treatment option in paediatric constipation. However, no large randomised controlled trials exist evaluating the efficacy of either laxative. AIMS To compare PEG 3350 (Transipeg: polyethylene glycol with electrolytes) with lactulose in paediatric constipation and evaluate cl...