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Impact of timing of RUTF dose reduction and visit frequency on acute malnutrition treatment effectiveness in Mali: A 2x2 Factorial Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

2026-01-27

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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <h4>Background</h4> Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) among children under 5 years of age is generally treated in outpatient settings providing caregivers with weekly ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) rations to be administered at home. Recent updates to global treatment guidelines suggest that RUTF dose can be reduced once children progress to moderate stage (MAM). No evidence exists on the o...

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10.64898/2026.01.26.26344816
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