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[Local data] Iron status among Hong Kong mothers and infants
[Local data] Iron status among Hong Kong mothers and infants
Iron deficiency is common over the globe and at-risk populations include pregnant women and young children. A local study including 97 mother-infant dyads examined how prenatal iron level impacts ferritin level in early infancy:
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[Literature Library] Human milk oligosaccharide 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) and language development during infancy
[Literature Library] Human milk oligosaccharide 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) and language development during infancy
The presence of human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) A-tetra in human milk is subject to the genetic profile of the mother, with presence associated with maternal blood type A.
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Maternal DHA supplementation and early preterm birth
Maternal DHA supplementation and early preterm birth
Omega-3 fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has been associated with reduced incidence of early preterm birth (<34 weeks) while the dose of DHA required is obscure.
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Bovine milk oligosaccharides in infant formula improves stooling pattern and sleeping episodes
Bovine milk oligosaccharides in infant formula improves stooling pattern and sleeping episodes
This is the first clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of an alpha-lactalbumin and sn-2 palmitate enriched infant formula supplemented with 7.2 g bovine milk derived oligosaccharides (MOS) per liter of reconstituted formula.
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[Literature Library] Maternal protein status and risk of preterm birth
[Literature Library] Maternal protein status and risk of preterm birth
A Chinese study investigated the association between maternal protein status and risk of preterm birth together with gestational duration among urban populations.
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[Hot Science] High sn-2 palmitate formula and neurodevelopmental outcomes in term infants
[Hot Science] High sn-2 palmitate formula and neurodevelopmental outcomes in term infants
The clinical significance of sn-2 palmitate fortification in infant milk formula has been well recognized particularly for its beneficial effects on gastrointestinal health.
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[Science Updates] Cesarean delivery and risk of preterm birth
Preterm birth is a key health concern over the globe. While the exact cause is still obscure, the presence of a cesarean scar might attribute to risk of preterm birth in a subsequent pregnancy.  
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[Guideline Summary] Medical management and monitoring of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Asia
In view of the increasing incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Asian countries, the Asian Organization for Crohn’s and Colitis (AOCC) and the Asia Pacific Association of Gastroenterology have established recommendations on medical management of IBD specifically in Asia.
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