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[Science Updates] Genetic influences on DHA level in human milk
[Science Updates] Genetic influences on DHA level in human milk
Human milk is an ideal food for healthy infants. DHA in human milk is critical for growth and development of infants, but its content varies widely among individuals and countries.
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[Science Updates] Human milk as source of sphingolipids for newborns
[Science Updates] Human milk as source of sphingolipids for newborns
This study found levels of sphingolipids including sphingomyelin, ceramide and dihydroceramide species in human milk samples are not influenced by maternal diet during pregnancy or lactation, whether it was Mediterranean, carnivorous or vegetarian.
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[Guideline summary] Dietary guidelines for Americans 2020-2025
[Guideline summary] Dietary guidelines for Americans 2020-2025
The newly released dietary guidelines from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) offers guidance for all stages of the life span.
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[Guideline summary] Evidence-based recommendations for management of women with epilepsy during the reproductive cycle
[Guideline summary] Evidence-based recommendations for management of women with epilepsy during the reproductive cycle
Women with epilepsy need special care throughout the reproductive cycle. A recent article updated the Hong Kong Epilepsy Guideline with a focus on epilepsy management among this population.
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Virtually supported home peanut introduction during COVID-19 for at-risk infants
[Literature Summary] Virtually supported home peanut introduction during COVID-19 for at-risk infants
This paper outlines three case studies where virtually supported home peanut introduction was carried out in at-risk infants. This may present an option to avoid delays in peanut introduction during the COVID-19 pandemic, where access to allergist assessments may be limited.
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[Literature Summary] A practical summary of acute mastitis
[Literature Summary] A practical summary of acute mastitis
Mastitis is an inflammation of breast tissues that may involve infection. This literature summarises practical information to diagnose and manage acute mastitis.
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Early life presence of 6’SL alters microbiota, early life brain gene expression and long-term potentiation
Early life presence of 6’SL alters microbiota, early life brain gene expression and long-term potentiation
Abstract accepted at the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (WCPGHAN) 2020
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Glutamatergic gene expression mediates the relationship between gut bacteria and recognition memory in context of milk oligosaccharide intake
Glutamatergic gene expression mediates the relationship between gut bacteria and recognition memory in context of milk oligosaccharide intake
Abstract accepted at the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (WCPGHAN) 2020
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