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Effects of Pseudomonas colonization on body composition and resting energy expenditure in children with cystic fibrosis.
JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition - 1 Jan 2000
Vinton N E, Padman R, Davis M, Harcke H T
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BACKGROUND: To determine the extent and effects of increased metabolic demand represented by Pseudomonas colonization on body composition and resting energy expenditure in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). METHODS: The study comprised 18 stable children with CF, of whom 10 (6 male/4 female) were colonized with Pseudomonas species and 8 (4 male/4 female) were not. The groups were of similar age range and...
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