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Improving head growth in very preterm infants – a randomised controlled trial I: neonatal outcomes
5 Feb 2008
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BACKGROUND: Infants born very preterm are at an increased risk of poor growth in the post-natal period. Poor brain growth in this critical period may result from inadequate nutrition, and has long-term effects on neurodevelopmental outcome. AIMS: To examine the feasibility of providing macronutrients at amounts above current recommendations (hyperalimentation) to improve nutrition and head growth in preterm...
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