The objective of this paper is to provide a current overview of the significance of zinc in
human nutrition. To achieve this, the following issues are addressed:(1) the biochemistry …

Achieving appropriate growth and nutrient accretion of preterm and low birth weight (LBW)
infants is often difficult during hospitalization because of metabolic and gastrointestinal …

Written and edited by leading physicians, Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession,
9th Edition, offers comprehensive, dependable information and guidance in this multifaceted …

Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of zinc deficiency. The
genetic defect has been mapped to 8q24 and the defective gene identified as SLC39A4 …

Zinc is essential for a wide variety of cellular processes in all cells. It is a critical dietary
nutrient, particularly in the early stages of life. In the early neonatal period, adequate sources …

Little is known at the molecular level about the homeostatic control of heavy-metal
concentrations in mammals. Recently, however, two human diseases that disrupt copper …

Objective: To review the literature addressing the care of neonatal skin. Data Sources:
Computerized searches in MEDLINE and CINAHL, as well as references cited in articles …

The critical importance of adequate zinc status to human health, including normal growth
and development, is indisputable. The high prevalence of zinc deficiency on a global basis …

The importance of zinc for human health has been recognized since the early 1960s, but
today there is little concern about zinc deficiency in developed countries. In this study, we …

It has been known since the last century that maternal milk sometimes may contain chemical
contaminants which could have adverse effects on nursing infants. Such experiences came …