Abstract Nanowires (NWs)-based field-effect transistors (FETs) have attracted considerable
interest to develop innovative biosensors using NWs of different materials (ie …

ABSTRACT The “Evaluation of the Evidence to Support Practice Guidelines for the
Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: The Pre-B Project” is the first phase in a process to …

Epidemiological evidence regarded the relations of phthalates with children's renal function
and its underlying mechanism were largely unknown. We conducted a panel study using …

Background Blood urea is considered a marker of amino acid utilization in preterm infants
on routine parenteral nutrition. However, the association between blood urea and …

Background Very preterm infants (< 32 weeks gestation) have a relatively high nutrient
requirement for growth and development. The composition of human milk is often …

The normal retinal development is interrupted by preterm birth and a retinopathy of
prematurity (ROP) may develop as its consequence. ROP is characterised by aberrant …

Background Appropriate protein intake is crucial for growth and development in children
born preterm. We assessed the effects of high (HP) versus low protein (LP) intake on …

Background Preterm birth disrupts fetal kidney development, potentially leading to postnatal
acute kidney injury. Preterm infants are deficient in insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a …

Background: Refeeding syndrome (RFS) is a potentially life-threatening condition that can
occur in preterm infants if nutritional support is initiated or increased after a period of …

Patients requiring neonatal intensive care have exceptional and specific needs, and a
careful assessment of their nutritional status is part of the best-practice care. Nutritional …