Background of the studies Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world with poor health and nutritional indicators. It is sometimes only surpassed by countries under conflict. Such a situation necessitated a search for local causes of undernutrition which heavily contribute to childhood mortality in Malawi. Literature showed that certain aspects of undernutrition had not been wholly expl...

Background Inappropriate complementary feeding is a factor contributing to linear growth faltering in early childhood. We aimed assess practice and investigate its association with among children aged 6 23 months 6-23 Cambodia. Methods This study secondary data analysis of the 2014 Cambodia Demographic Health Survey (CDHS). Multivariable regression was used associations between as length-for-ag...

The potent 'proarthritic' effects of cytokines such as interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-6, tumour necrosis factor a (TNFa) on cells and isolated connective tissues,' the ability to induce synovitis by local injection of cytokines,2 and the ability to block the pathology of experimental models of arthritis by anticytokine reagents3 4 strongly argue that these potent local hormones play a key role in the...

Healthy growth from conception through the first 2 y of life is the foundation for adequate organ formation and function, a strong immune system, physical health, and neurological and cognitive development. Recent studies identified several low-cost interventions to address undernutrition during this age period and noted the lower returns on investment of intervening after this critical period....

Regular blood transfusion followed by iron chelation therapy is just a supportive treatment for thalassemia major which is associated with serious complications. Growth disturbances are a major clinical feature of untreated patients with thalassemia. The increasing mean survival age is indicative of the fact that modern therapies are generally safe and effective but it is becoming increasingly ...