Subperiosteal gain and endosteal loss in protein-calorie malnutrition

Subperiosteal gain and endosteal loss in protein-calorie malnutrition.

Immunoglobulins in Protein-Calorie Malnutrition

term 'familial' does not seem to apply to such a situation. While Tandler's faulty recanalization concept may be of lesser importance in explaining atresias beyond the duodenum (where no 'solid stage' has been satisfactorily demonstrated), it may well apply to duodenal atresias. This is supported by the observation that it may be accompanied by other errors of growth, notably Down's syndrome (B...

Assessment of protein-calorie malnutrition.

We critically review the various methods for assessing protein--calorie malnutrition. These tests are lacking in sensitivity and specificity, and currently no single one can be used as a reliable indicator of malnutrition. However, a combination of several of them can be used as prognostic indicators and are of help in selecting patients who may benefit from nutritional support. Body-compositio...

Secretory IgA in protein-calorie malnutrition.

The secretory IgA system was investigated in children with protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM). The results of the study indicated that in children suffering from kwashiorkor and marasmus the concentration of IgA in duodenal fluid, saliva, nasal secretions, and tears was significantly reduced on admission and returned to normal 4 weeks after treatment. However, the concentration of secretory IgA...

Classification and definition of protein-calorie malnutrition.

The Eighth Joint Expert Committee on Nutrition of FAO and WHO1 emphasized the need for an accepted classification and definition of protein-calorie malnutrition. There are two pressing reasons for this. Bengoa' summarzed the available information about the frequency of protein-calorie malnutrition in different countries. There are many gaps, partly because for some countries there are no data, ...