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A cross-sectional analysis of factors associated with the development of refeeding syndrome in children 0 - 59 months diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition in a South African setting

2022-06-03 nutrition Title + abstract only
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BackgroundRefeeding syndrome (RFS) is a life-threatening, underdiagnosed, and under-researched complication in treating children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). This study aimed to determine the incidence and onset of RFS and identify biochemical abnormalities, clinical signs, and complications associated with RFS development in children 0-59 months treated in a South African public hospital setting. MethodsA retrospective cohort study was performed on hospital files of children diagnosed...

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