Increased vs. Standard Dose of Iron in Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods for the Treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition in a Community Setting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14153116
Abstract: The optimal dose of iron in ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) used to treat uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in community settings is not well established. The objective of this systematic review was to assess if… read more here.
Keywords: use therapeutic; iron; ready use; iron ready ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of low-dose iron treatment in non-anaemic iron-deficient women: a prospective open-label single-arm trial.
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DOI: 10.57187/smw.2023.40079
Abstract: BACKGROUND Iron deficiency without anaemia is highly prevalent and is particularly associated with fatigue, cognitive impairment, or poor physical endurance. Standard oral iron therapy often results in intestinal irritation with associated side effects and premature… read more here.
Keywords: iron; non anaemic; iron deficient; dose iron ... See more keywords