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Takahashi D, Egami N, Ochiai M, Hotta T, Suga S, Ishimura M, Kawaguchi C, Uchiumi T, Nishikubo T, Nogami K, Goto K, Ohga S. Vitamin K prophylaxis in neonates: comparing two different oral regimens. J Perinatol 2024:10.1038/s41372-024-01981-9. [PMID: 38678081 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-024-01981-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This prospective study compared PIVKA-II and PT-INR levels in infants who received two vitamin K (VK) prophylactic regimens. METHODS A single institution administered 119 healthy newborns 2 mg of VK syrup. Infants were assigned to a 3-time regimen (n = 56) with VK at birth, five days (5D), and 1-month-old (1 M), or a 13-time regimen (n = 63) with VK at birth, 5D, and then weekly for 11 weeks. RESULTS The 13-time regimen significantly lowered PIVKA-II and reduced PT-INR at 1 M in both breastfed (PIVKA-II: 18-16 mAU/mL, p = 0.02; PT-INR: 1.37-1.13, p < 0.01) and formula-fed infants (PIVKA-II: 18-15 mAU/mL, p = 0.01; PT-INR: 1.54-1.24, p < 0.01), compared to baseline measurements taken at 5D. The 3-time regimen did not significantly alter PIVKA-II levels and only improved PT-INR (2.00-1.50, p < 0.01) in formula-fed infants. CONCLUSION The 13-time VK regimen significantly enhanced coagulation profiles more effectively than the 3-time regimen.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Research Center for Environment and Developmental Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yamatotakada Municipal Hospital, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Division of Neonatal Intensive Care, Center of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Division of Pediatrics, Fukuda Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Perrone S, De Bernardo G, Lembo C, Dell'Orto V, Giordano M, Beretta V, Petrolini C, Gambini L, Toni AL, Parigi G, Fontanarosa I, Natale MP, D'Amato G, Sordino D, Buonocore G. Vitamin K insufficiency and the prophylaxis strategy in term healthy infants: A multicentre study. Eur J Clin Invest 2024; 54:e14141. [PMID: 38071415 DOI: 10.1111/eci.14141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Late vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) during early infancy is a serious problem worldwide. Vitamin K (VK) deficiency commonly occurs in newborns who are exclusively breastfed. Protein Induced by VK Absence (PIVKA-II) has been identified as an early indicator of subclinical VK deficiency in neonates, surpassing prothrombin time. To assess PIVKA-II levels at 48 h, 1 and 3 months of age in full-term newborns who were exclusively breastfed and received varying VKDB prophylaxis regimens. METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted in four hospitals, enrolling 105 newborns. PIVKA-II levels were measured using a sandwich-type enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS At 48 h of age, there was no significant difference in PIVKA-II concentrations between newborns who received intramuscular administration of 1 mg of phylloquinone (VK1) and those who received oral administration of 2 mg of VK1 at birth. At 1 and 3 months of life, infants who received any supplementation regimen between 2 and 14 weeks exhibited significantly lower PIVKA-II concentrations compared to infants who received only 1 mg of intramuscular VK1 at birth. The prophylaxis involving a dose of 1 mg of intramuscular VK1 at birth followed by oral administration of 150 μg/day of VK1 from the 2nd to the 14th week of life showed the lowest PIVKA-II blood concentrations. CONCLUSIONS Oral supplementation of VK1 after discharge significantly reduced PIVKA-II concentrations in exclusively breastfed term infants. These findings suggest the importance of oral VK1 supplementation in exclusively breastfed infants during their first 3 months of life to avoid the risk of VK insufficiency.
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- Serafina Perrone
- Neonatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Division of Pediatrics Neonatology and NICU, Ospedale Buon Consiglio Fatebenefratelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neonatology, APHP, Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital, Paris, France
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- Neonatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Neonatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Neonatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Neonatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Emergency, NICU, A.O.R.N. Santobono-Pausillipon, Naples, Italy
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Shea MK, Booth SL. Vitamin K Status and All-Cause Mortality: Is there a link? J Nutr 2024; 154:799-800. [PMID: 38246356 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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- M Kyla Shea
- USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston MA, United States
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- USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston MA, United States.
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Song YH, Lei HX, Yu D, Zhu H, Hao MZ, Cui RH, Meng XS, Sheng XH, Zhang L. Endogenous chemicals guard health through inhibiting ferroptotic cell death. Biofactors 2024; 50:266-293. [PMID: 38059412 DOI: 10.1002/biof.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Ferroptosis is a new form of regulated cell death caused by iron-dependent accumulation of lethal polyunsaturated phospholipids peroxidation. It has received considerable attention owing to its putative involvement in a wide range of pathophysiological processes such as organ injury, cardiac ischemia/reperfusion, degenerative disease and its prevalence in plants, invertebrates, yeasts, bacteria, and archaea. To counter ferroptosis, living organisms have evolved a myriad of intrinsic efficient defense systems, such as cyst(e)ine-glutathione-glutathione peroxidase 4 system (cyst(e)ine-GPX4 system), guanosine triphosphate cyclohydrolase 1/tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) system (GCH1/BH4 system), ferroptosis suppressor protein 1/coenzyme Q10 system (FSP1/CoQ10 system), and so forth. Among these, GPX4 serves as the only enzymatic protection system through the reduction of lipid hydroperoxides, while other defense systems ultimately rely on small compounds to scavenge lipid radicals and prevent ferroptotic cell death. In this article, we systematically summarize the chemical biology of lipid radical trapping process by endogenous chemicals, such as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), BH4, hydropersulfides, vitamin K, vitamin E, 7-dehydrocholesterol, with the aim of guiding the discovery of novel ferroptosis inhibitors.
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- Yuan-Hao Song
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Production of Fine Chemicals, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Production of Fine Chemicals, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Production of Fine Chemicals, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Production of Fine Chemicals, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Production of Fine Chemicals, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Production of Fine Chemicals, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Jinan, China
- Department of Radiology, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Key Laboratory of Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, Jinan, China
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Fawzy El-Sayed KM, Cosgarea R, Sculean A, Doerfer C. Can vitamins improve periodontal wound healing/regeneration? Periodontol 2000 2024; 94:539-602. [PMID: 37592831 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Periodontitis is a complex inflammatory disorder of the tooth supporting structures, associated with microbial dysbiosis, and linked to a number if systemic conditions. Untreated it can result in an irreversible damage to the periodontal structures and eventually teeth loss. Regeneration of the lost periodontium requires an orchestration of a number of biological events on cellular and molecular level. In this context, a set of vitamins have been advocated, relying their beneficial physiological effects, to endorse the biological regenerative events of the periodontium on cellular and molecular levels. The aim of the present article is to elaborate on the question whether or not vitamins improve wound healing/regeneration, summarizing the current evidence from in vitro, animal and clinical studies, thereby shedding light on the knowledge gap in this field and highlighting future research needs. Although the present review demonstrates the current heterogeneity in the available evidence and knowledge gaps, findings suggest that vitamins, especially A, B, E, and CoQ10, as well as vitamin combinations, could exert positive attributes on the periodontal outcomes in adjunct to surgical or nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
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- Karim M Fawzy El-Sayed
- Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Christian Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Periodontology, Operative and Preventive Dentistry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
- Department of Periodontology and Peri-implant Diseases, Philips University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
- Clinic for Prosthetic Dentistry, University Iuliu-Hatieganu, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Christian Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany
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Saba L, Authement MC. Persistent Bleeding in a 7-week-old Girl. Pediatr Rev 2024; 45:39-42. [PMID: 38161153 DOI: 10.1542/pir.2021-005492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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- Leslie Saba
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Rimal A, Sidebottom A, Forster Page AL, Bjorklund A, Brumbaugh JE, George CLS. Perspectives and Practices Surrounding Prophylactic Vitamin K in Minnesota. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023; 62:1470-1475. [PMID: 36942624 DOI: 10.1177/00099228231162414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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- Anisha Rimal
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA
- University of Vermont Children's Hospital, Robert Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, VT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, Hennepin County Medical Center, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Neonatal Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Aaseth JO, Alehagen U, Opstad TB, Alexander J. Vitamin K and Calcium Chelation in Vascular Health. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3154. [PMID: 38137375 PMCID: PMC10740993 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The observation that the extent of artery calcification correlates with the degree of atherosclerosis was the background for the alternative treatment of cardiovascular disease with chelator ethylenediamine tetraacetate (EDTA). Recent studies have indicated that such chelation treatment has only marginal impact on the course of vascular disease. In contrast, endogenous calcium chelation with removal of calcium from the cardiovascular system paralleled by improved bone mineralization exerted, i.e., by matrix Gla protein (MGP) and osteocalcin, appears to significantly delay the development of cardiovascular diseases. After post-translational vitamin-K-dependent carboxylation of glutamic acid residues, MGP and other vitamin-K-dependent proteins (VKDPs) can chelate calcium through vicinal carboxyl groups. Dietary vitamin K is mainly provided in the form of phylloquinone from green leafy vegetables and as menaquinones from fermented foods. Here, we provide a review of clinical studies, addressing the role of vitamin K in cardiovascular diseases, and an overview of vitamin K kinetics and biological actions, including vitamin-K-dependent carboxylation and calcium chelation, as compared with the action of the exogenous (therapeutic) chelator EDTA. Consumption of vitamin-K-rich foods and/or use of vitamin K supplements appear to be a better preventive strategy than EDTA chelation for maintaining vascular health.
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- Jan O. Aaseth
- Research Department, Innlandet Hospital Trust, P.O. Box 104, N-2381 Brumunddal, Norway
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 400, N-2418 Elverum, Norway
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 85 Linköping, Sweden;
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- Oslo Centre for Clinical Heart Research Laboratory, Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, P.O. Box 4950, Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway;
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, N-0370 Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, P.O. Box 222, N-0213 Oslo, Norway;
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Rogers TP, Fathi O, Sánchez PJ. Neonatologists and vitamin K hesitancy. J Perinatol 2023; 43:1067-1071. [PMID: 36707666 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-023-01611-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, more aptly termed "Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB)," has long been recognized as a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in early infancy. A single intramuscular dose of vitamin K administered at birth has virtually eliminated VKDB, and this prophylactic regimen has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1961. Although most newborns in the United States receive vitamin K at birth, a growing number of parents are hesitant about this intervention, citing concerns about harm from the injection, preservatives contained in the medication, and clashes with personal belief systems. Ultimately, there is distrust in the medical establishment as many of these parents also opt out of newborn ophthalmic prophylaxis and importantly, childhood vaccinations, establishing a dangerous public health precedent that will lead to resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases. Various shared decision making models and educational efforts can assist newborn health care professionals in addressing these parental concerns so that VKDB can be effectively prevented in all newborns.
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- Timothy P Rogers
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Perinatal Research, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Perinatal Research, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Perinatal Research, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA.
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Shaw MA, Liu A. Take the Shot: A Review of Vitamin K Deficiency. Pediatr Ann 2023; 52:e42-e45. [PMID: 36779880 DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20230102-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Vitamin K is essential for the process of coagulation. In its absence, severe and sometimes fatal bleeding events can occur, especially in newborns. Vitamin K prophylaxis at birth has been shown to prevent morbidity and mortality associated with vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) and is recommended by multiple organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization. Pediatricians should feel comfortable explaining the risks and benefits of vitamin K prophylaxis to families and should be equipped to recognize signs of VKDB, especially given increasing rates of parental refusal. This article aims to improve understanding of VKDB, including prevention, early recognition, and treatment. [Pediatr Ann. 2023;52(2):e42-e45.].
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Embleton ND, Jennifer Moltu S, Lapillonne A, van den Akker CHP, Carnielli V, Fusch C, Gerasimidis K, van Goudoever JB, Haiden N, Iacobelli S, Johnson MJ, Meyer S, Mihatsch W, de Pipaon MS, Rigo J, Zachariassen G, Bronsky J, Indrio F, Köglmeier J, de Koning B, Norsa L, Verduci E, Domellöf M. Enteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants (2022): A Position Paper From the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition and Invited Experts. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023; 76:248-268. [PMID: 36705703 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To review the current literature and develop consensus conclusions and recommendations on nutrient intakes and nutritional practice in preterm infants with birthweight <1800 g. METHODS The European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Committee of Nutrition (CoN) led a process that included CoN members and invited experts. Invited experts with specific expertise were chosen to represent as broad a geographical spread as possible. A list of topics was developed, and individual leads were assigned to topics along with other members, who reviewed the current literature. A single face-to-face meeting was held in February 2020. Provisional conclusions and recommendations were developed between 2020 and 2021, and these were voted on electronically by all members of the working group between 2021 and 2022. Where >90% consensus was not achieved, online discussion meetings were held, along with further voting until agreement was reached. RESULTS In general, there is a lack of strong evidence for most nutrients and topics. The summary paper is supported by additional supplementary digital content that provide a fuller explanation of the literature and relevant physiology: introduction and overview; human milk reference data; intakes of water, protein, energy, lipid, carbohydrate, electrolytes, minerals, trace elements, water soluble vitamins, and fat soluble vitamins; feeding mode including mineral enteral feeding, feed advancement, management of gastric residuals, gastric tube placement and bolus or continuous feeding; growth; breastmilk buccal colostrum, donor human milk, and risks of cytomegalovirus infection; hydrolyzed protein and osmolality; supplemental bionutrients; and use of breastmilk fortifier. CONCLUSIONS We provide updated ESPGHAN CoN consensus-based conclusions and recommendations on nutrient intakes and nutritional management for preterm infants.
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- the Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Amsterdam UMC - Emma Children's Hospital, University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Polytechnic University of Marche and Division of Neonatology, Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Ancona, Italy
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- the Department of Pediatrics, Nuremberg General Hospital, Paracelsus Medical School, Nuremberg, Germany
- the Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- the Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- the Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- the Réanimation Néonatale et Pédiatrique, Néonatologie - CHU La Réunion, Saint-Pierre, France
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- the Department of Neonatal Medicine, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton, UK
- the National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre Southampton, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust and University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- the Department of General Paediatrics and Neonatology, University Hospital of Saarland, Homburg, Germany
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- the Department of Pediatrics, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
- the Department of Health Management, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Neu-Ulm, Germany
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- the Department of Pediatrics-Neonatology, La Paz University Hospital, Autonoma University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- the Neonatal Unit, University of Liège, CHR Citadelle, Liège, Belgium
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- H.C. Andersen Children's Hospital, Odense University Hospital and University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- the Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- the Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- the Paediatric Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- the Paediatric Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Transplantation, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- the Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- the Department of Paediatrics, Ospedale dei Bambini Vittore Buzzi, Milan, Italy
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- the Department of Clinical Sciences, Paediatrics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Diwakar K. Acute-on-Chronic Subdural Hemorrhage Due to Late Vitamin K Deficiency. Cureus 2023; 15:e34297. [PMID: 36860233 PMCID: PMC9969226 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) is closely associated with the hemorrhagic disease of the newborn (HDN) and can have a late onset, after one week of birth up to six months of age. It is a major concern in developing countries where vitamin K prophylaxis is not often given to newborns and can lead to significant mortality and morbidity. We report a case of a three-month-old child who was exclusively breastfed. He presented with repeated vomiting and was eventually diagnosed as a case of acute-on-chronic subdural hemorrhage. Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention played a key role in ensuring a favorable outcome for the child.
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Adlakha V, Wratney A, Gupta S, Imdad A. A Neonate With Abdominal Distention. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023; 62:64-67. [PMID: 35822850 DOI: 10.1177/00099228221110687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Vaishali Adlakha
- Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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Clarke P, Shearer MJ, Card DJ, Nichols A, Ponnusamy V, Mahaveer A, Voong K, Dockery K, Holland N, Mulla S, Hall LJ, Maassen C, Lux P, Schurgers LJ, Harrington DJ. Exclusively breastmilk-fed preterm infants are at high risk of developing subclinical vitamin K deficiency despite intramuscular prophylaxis at birth. J Thromb Haemost 2022; 20:2773-2785. [PMID: 36087073 PMCID: PMC9828794 DOI: 10.1111/jth.15874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is near-global consensus that all newborns be given parenteral vitamin K1 (VK1 ) at birth as prophylaxis against VK deficiency bleeding (VKDB). Breastmilk has a low VK content and cases of late VKDB are reported in exclusively breastmilk-fed preterm infants despite VK prophylaxis at birth. OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence of functional VK insufficiency in preterm infants based on elevated under-γ-carboxylated (Glu) species of Gla proteins, factor II (PIVKA-II), and osteocalcin (GluOC), synthesized by liver and bone, respectively. PATIENTS/METHODS Prospective, multicenter, observational study in preterm infants born <33 weeks' gestation. Blood samples and dietary history were collected before hospital discharge, and after discharge at 2-3 months' corrected age. Outcome measures were serum VK1 , PIVKA-II, and %GluOC (GluOC as a percentage of the sum of GluOC plus GlaOC) compared between exclusively breastmilk-fed and formula/mixed-fed infants after discharge. RESULTS After discharge, breastmilk-fed babies had significantly lower serum VK1 (0.15 vs. 1.81 μg/L), higher PIVKA-II (0.10 vs. 0.02 AU/ml) and higher %GluOC (63.6% vs. 8.1%) than those receiving a formula/mixed-feed diet. Pre-discharge (based on elevated PIVKA-II), only one (2%) of 45 breastmilk-fed infants was VK insufficient. After discharge, eight (67%) of 12 exclusively breastmilk-fed babies were VK insufficient versus only one (4%) of 25 formula/mixed-fed babies. CONCLUSIONS Preterm infants who remain exclusively or predominantly human breastmilk-fed after neonatal unit discharge are at high risk of developing subclinical VK deficiency in early infancy. Routine postdischarge VK1 supplementation of breastfed infants to provide intakes comparable to those from formula milks should prevent this deficiency.
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- Paul Clarke
- Neonatal Intensive Care UnitNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNorwichUK
- Norwich Medical SchoolUniversity of East AngliaNorwichUK
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- Centre for Haemostasis and ThrombosisGuy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Nutristasis Unit, Viapath, Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Neonatal Intensive Care UnitNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNorwichUK
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- Neonatal Intensive Care UnitAshford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustChertseyUK
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, St Mary's HospitalManchester University NHS Foundation TrustManchesterUK
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- Centre for Haemostasis and ThrombosisGuy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, St Mary's HospitalManchester University NHS Foundation TrustManchesterUK
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- Neonatal Intensive Care UnitAshford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustChertseyUK
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- Neonatal Intensive Care UnitNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNorwichUK
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- Gut Microbes & HealthQuadram Institute BioscienceNorwichUK
- ZIEL – Institute for Food & HealthTechnical University of MunichFreisingGermany
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- Department of BiochemistryCardiovascular Research Institute MaastrichtMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of BiochemistryCardiovascular Research Institute MaastrichtMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of BiochemistryCardiovascular Research Institute MaastrichtMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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Zelka MA, Yalew AW, Debelew GT. Effects of continuity of maternal health services on immediate newborn care practices, Northwestern Ethiopia: multilevel and propensity score matching (PSM) modeling. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Ringoringo HP, Tambunan KR, Ananda FK, Nawati F, Permana YN. Gastrointestinal bleeding due to idiopathic early onset of vitamin K deficiency bleeding in a girl baby 50 min after birth: a rare case. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:663. [PMID: 36384469 PMCID: PMC9668699 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03744-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The incidence of early-onset vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) in at-risk neonates who did not receive vitamin K supplementation varied from 6 to 12%. This case report aims to show that VKDB can occur abruptly after birth despite vitamin K1 1 mg IM being given immediately after birth. Case presentation A term female baby was born through vaginal delivery of a 28 years old mother, G1P0A0, 39–40 weeks gestation with normal APGAR score, and birth weight was 3445 g, birth length was 52 cm. During pregnancy, the mother did not take any drugs except vitamins. There are no abnormalities on the baby’s physical examination. The anus is patent. Immediately after birth, the baby received a vitamin K1 1 mg intramuscularly. Abruptly, 50 min after delivery, there was meconium with lots of fresh blood. Laboratory results showed hemoglobin, 19.6 g/dL; leukocytes, 25,010/uL; platelets, 390,000/uL, with increased PT and aPTT. A peripheral blood smear showed a normal blood morphology. When 7 h old, the baby had much hematochezia. Laboratory results showed decreased hemoglobin to 17.5 g/dL and increased PT, aPTT, and INR. No abnormalities were found on the babygram and abdominal ultrasound. The working diagnosis was gastrointestinal bleeding due to idiopathic early-onset VKDB. The baby received vitamin K1 2 mg IM, Fresh Frozen Plasma, and a Packed Red Cells transfusion. The patient returned home in good clinical condition. Conclusion Vitamin K1 1 mg IM prophylaxis should be given immediately after birth to prevent early-onset VKDB. In addition, pregnant women who receive drugs that interfere with vitamin K metabolism (anti-epileptic drugs, anti-tuberculosis drugs, vitamin K antagonist drugs) should be given prophylactic vitamin K1, 20 mg/d orally, for at least two weeks before the expected time of delivery.
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Tyagi M, Maheshwari A, Guaragni B, Motta M. Use of Fresh-frozen Plasma in Newborn Infants. NEWBORN 2022; 1:271-277. [PMID: 36339329 PMCID: PMC9631350 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-11002-0039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Nearly 10% of premature and critically ill infants receive fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) transfusions to reduce their high risk of bleeding. The authors have only limited data to identify relevant clinical predictors of bleeding and to evaluate the efficacy of FFP administration. There is still no consensus on the optimal use of FFP in infants who have abnormal coagulation parameters but are not having active bleeding. The aims of this review are to present current evidence derived from clinical studies focused on the use of FFP in neonatology and then use these data to propose best practice recommendations for the safety of neonates receiving FFP.
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- Manvi Tyagi
- Department of Pediatrics, Augusta University, Georgia, United States of America
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- Weatherby Healthcare, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America
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- Neonatologia e Terapia Intensiva Neonatale, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Italy
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- Neonatologia e Terapia Intensiva Neonatale, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Italy
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Anderst J, Carpenter SL, Abshire TC, Killough E, Mendonca EA, Downs SM, Wetmore C, Allen C, Dickens D, Harper J, Rogers ZR, Jain J, Warwick A, Yates A, Hord J, Lipton J, Wilson H, Kirkwood S, Haney SB, Asnes AG, Gavril AR, Girardet RG, Heavilin N, Gilmartin ABH, Laskey A, Messner SA, Mohr BA, Nienow SM, Rosado N, Idzerda SM, Legano LA, Raj A, Sirotnak AP, Forkey HC, Keeshin B, Matjasko J, Edward H, Chavdar M, Di Paola J, Leavey P, Graham D, Hastings C, Hijiya N, Hord J, Matthews D, Pace B, Velez MC, Wechsler D, Billett A, Stork L, Hooker R. Evaluation for Bleeding Disorders in Suspected Child Abuse. Pediatrics 2022; 150:189510. [PMID: 36180615 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-059276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Bruising or bleeding in a child can raise the concern for child abuse. Assessing whether the findings are the result of trauma and/or whether the child has a bleeding disorder is critical. Many bleeding disorders are rare, and not every child with bruising/bleeding that may raise a concern for abuse requires an evaluation for bleeding disorders. However, in some instances, bleeding disorders can present in a manner similar to child abuse. Bleeding disorders cannot be ruled out solely on the basis of patient and family history, no matter how extensive. The history and clinical evaluation can be used to determine the necessity of an evaluation for a possible bleeding disorder, and prevalence and known clinical presentations of individual bleeding disorders can be used to guide the extent of laboratory testing. This clinical report provides guidance to pediatricians and other clinicians regarding the evaluation for bleeding disorders when child abuse is suspected.
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- James Anderst
- Division of Child Adversity and Resilience, Children's Mercy Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Children's Mercy Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Senior Investigator Emeritus, Versiti Blood Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, Medicine, and the CT SI of Southeast Wisconsin, Emeritus, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Division of Child Adversity and Resilience, Children's Mercy Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
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Carpenter SL, Abshire TC, Killough E, Anderst JD. Evaluating for Suspected Child Abuse: Conditions That Predispose to Bleeding. Pediatrics 2022; 150:189508. [PMID: 36120799 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-059277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Child abuse might be suspected when children present with cutaneous bruising, intracranial hemorrhage, or other manifestations of bleeding. In these cases, it is necessary to consider medical conditions that predispose to easy bleeding or bruising. When evaluating for the possibility of bleeding disorders and other conditions that predispose to hemorrhage, it is important for pediatricians to consider the child's presenting history, medical history, and physical examination findings before initiating a laboratory investigation. Many medical conditions can predispose to easy bleeding. Before ordering laboratory tests for a disease, it is useful to understand the biochemical basis and clinical presentation of the disorder, condition prevalence, and test characteristics. This technical report reviews the major medical conditions that predispose to bruising or bleeding and should be considered when evaluating for abusive injury.
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- Shannon L Carpenter
- Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Children's Mercy Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Senior Investigator Emeritus, Versiti Blood Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, Medicine, and the CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin, Emeritus, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Division of Child Adversity and Resilience, Children's Mercy Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Division of Child Adversity and Resilience, Children's Mercy Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
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Biss T, Sibson K, Baker P, Macartney C, Grayson C, Grainger J, Chalmers E, Dixon S. Haematological evaluation of bruising and bleeding in children undergoing child protection investigation for possible physical maltreatment: A British Society for Haematology Good Practice Paper. Br J Haematol 2022; 199:45-53. [PMID: 35881677 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Tina Biss
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Health and Care Commissioning, Manchester, UK
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Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, can lead to vitamin deficiencies. Little is known about HG-related vitamin K deficiency. We aimed to summarise available evidence on the occurrence of HG-related vitamin K deficiency and corresponding maternal and neonatal complications. A systematic review was conducted, searching Medline and EMBASE from inception to 12 November 2020. We identified 1564 articles, of which we included fifteen in this study: fourteen case reports (n 21 women) and one retrospective cohort study (n 109 women). Nine out of twenty-one women reported in case reports had a prolonged prothrombin time (PT). The cohort study measured PT in 39/109 women with HG, of whom 10/39 women (26 %) had prolonged PT. In total, 30-50 % women received vitamin K supplementation after vitamin K deficiency had been diagnosed. Four case reports (n 4 women) reported corresponding maternal complications, all consisting of coagulopathy-related haemorrhage. Nine case reports (n 16 neonates) reported corresponding neonatal complications including intracranial haemorrhage (n 2 neonates) and embryopathy (n 14 neonates), which consisted of Binder phenotype (n 14 neonates), chondrodysplasia punctata (n 9 neonates) and grey matter heterotopia (n 3 neonates). In conclusion, vitamin K deficiency and related complications occur among women with HG. In our systematic review, we were unable to assess the incidence rate.
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Negash BT, Alelgn Y. Prevalence and factors associated with vitamin K prophylaxis utilization among neonates in rural Ethiopia in 2016. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:361. [PMID: 35739491 PMCID: PMC9229479 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03428-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Neonatal Mortality Ratio (NMR) could not be reversed sufficiently in Ethiopia in the last couple of years. Neonatal bleeding is one of the major causes of neonatal deaths. Administration of vitamin K prophylaxis at birth is the proven strategy to reduce neonatal death which can be caused by vitamin K deficiency bleeding. Although World Health Organization (WHO) recommends universal supplementation of vitamin K prophylaxis for all neonates at birth, many neonates could not get it in many resource poor countries. Despite its importance, information is scarce about uptake of vitamin K prophylaxis in Ethiopia in 2016. Therefore, this study aimed to identify prevalence and factors associated with vitamin K prophylaxis utilization among neonates in Ethiopia in 2016. METHODS Secondary data analysis of EDHS 2016 was done to assess prevalence and predictors of vitamin K prophylaxis among neonates in Ethiopia five years before EDHS 2016. Multi-stage cluster sampling was used in EDHS 2016. Sample weight and complex analysis were used to minimize bias. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify factors associated with vitamin K prophylaxis. Finally, adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was calculated and P-value less than 0.05 taken as the cuff of point for declaration of the statistical significant association. RESULTS Prevalence of vitamin K prophylaxis among neonates in Ethiopia in 2016 was found to be 4710(65.5%) in this study. Factors like: Institutional delivery (AOR = 2.2, 95%CI: 1.8, 2.7), neonates from richest family (AOR = 2.1, 95%CI: 1.6, 2.7), neonates from richer household (AOR = 1.4, 95%CI: 1.1, 1.8), starting of antenatal care from 3-6 months of gestational age (AOR = 2.9, 95%CI: 2.3, 3.6) were factors positively associated with vitamin K prophylaxis in Ethiopia. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Compared with expected world health organization recommendation of universal supplementation vitamin K prophylaxis, vitamin K utilization is lower among neonates in this study. Hence, it is recommended that strengthen early antenatal care initiation and improving community awareness about vitamin K prophylaxis are the key interventions to improve its uptake. Furthermore, improving institutional delivery might increase uptake of vitamin K prophylaxis.
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- Berhan Tsegaye Negash
- Department of Midwifery,Collage of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Midwifery,Collage of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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Card DJ, Freke EC, Harrington DJ. Characterisation and traceability of two generations of standard reference material for the measurement of vitamin K
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(phylloquinone) at endogenous concentrations in human plasma and serum. Biomed Chromatogr 2022; 36:e5378. [DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- D. J. Card
- Nutristasis Unit, St. Thomas’ Hospital London
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- Nutristasis Unit, St. Thomas’ Hospital London
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- Nutristasis Unit, St. Thomas’ Hospital London
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London London UK
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Haddick A, Berry S, Sweet DG. Fifteen-minute guide: Vitamin K administration in neonates: the challenges clinicians face. Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed 2022; 107:141-144. [PMID: 34045289 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2020-321388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Anne Haddick
- Neonatal Unit, Royal Jubilee Maternity Service, Belfast, UK
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- Neonatal Unit, Royal Jubilee Maternity Service, Belfast, UK
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- Neonatal Unit, Royal Jubilee Maternity Service, Belfast, UK
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Physicians’ Opinion and Practice of Vitamin K Administration at Birth in Romania. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10030552. [PMID: 35327029 PMCID: PMC8954051 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10030552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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(1) Background. Vitamin K is recommended worldwide as a standard of care for the prophylaxis of vitamin-K-deficiency bleeding (VKDB). This is also a standard practice in Romania, but due to the rising number of refusals by parents of basic interventions in the neonatal period, we aimed to assess the Romanian neonatologists’ opinions and current practice regarding vitamin K administration at birth. (2) Methods. We designed and conducted an electronic survey addressed to 110 physicians working in Romanian hospitals. (3) Results. Half of respondents are accustomed to receiving refusals for vitamin K administration once or twice a year. When parents refuse vitamin K administration, they usually refuse other neonatal interventions, according to 90.9% of the responding physicians, and this situation has occurred more frequently during the last two years. The number of refusals and especially their increase are more frequent in level III hospitals (p = 0.0304, p = 0.0036, respectively). Only 22.7% of the physicians responded that they would recommend an oral preparation of vitamin K in the absence of intramuscular prophylaxis. (4) Conclusion. Efforts should be made to address parents’ concerns and to have available alternatives to the intramuscular administration of vitamin K.
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Ellis JL, Wang M, Fu X, Fields CJ, Donovan SM, Booth SL. Feeding Practice and Delivery Mode Are Determinants of Vitamin K in the Infant Gut: An Exploratory Analysis. Curr Dev Nutr 2022; 6:nzac019. [PMID: 35295713 PMCID: PMC8921654 DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background Infants have low stores of vitamin K at birth. Dietary intake of phylloquinone (PK) differs dramatically by infant feeding practice, but the contribution of microbially produced vitamin K (menaquinones) to infant vitamin K status is not well understood. Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate determinants of infant fecal vitamin K profiles in mother-infant dyads at 6 wk postpartum. Methods Fecal and breast milk samples were collected from a subsample of breastfeeding (n = 23) or formula-feeding (n = 23) mother and infant dyads, delivered vaginally (n = 26) or by cesarean section (CS) (n = 20) in the Synergistic Theory and Research on Nutrition and Growth (STRONG) Kids 2 cohort. Vitamin K concentrations in breast milk and feces were analyzed by LC/MS and/or HPLC. Fecal bacterial metagenomes were analyzed to derive taxonomy and vitamin K biosynthetic genes. Multivariate linear modeling was used to assess effects of delivery and feeding modes on infant fecal vitamin K. Results Breast milk contained 1.3 ± 0.2 ng/mL PK, and formula was reported to contain 52 ng/mL PK. Fecal PK was 38-times higher (P < 0.001) in formula-fed than breastfed infants. Infant fecal menaquinones (MKn) MK6, MK7, MK12, and MK13 were higher (P < 0.001) in formula-fed than breastfed infants, whereas MK8 predominated in breastfed and was 5-times higher than formula-fed infants. Total MKn were greater (P < 0.001) in vaginally delivered than CS infants. Relative abundances of 33 bacterial species were affected by feeding mode, 2 by delivery mode, and 4 by both (P < 0.05). Bacterial gene content of 5/12 vitamin K biosynthetic genes were greater (P < 0.05) in breastfed compared with formula-fed infants, and 1 differed by delivery mode. Conclusions Feeding practice and delivery mode influence bacterial vitamin K production in the infant gut. High concentrations of unmetabolized PK in feces of formula-fed infants suggests formula PK content exceeds the absorptive capacity of the infant gut.
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- Jessie L Ellis
- Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- High Performance Biological Computing Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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Samii A, Norouzi M, Ahmadi A, Dorgalaleh A. Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Congenital Bleeding Disorders. Semin Thromb Hemost 2022; 48:529-541. [PMID: 35021252 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1741571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is serious, intractable, and potentially life-threatening condition. There is considerable heterogeneity in GIB phenotypes among congenital bleeding disorders (CBDs), making GIB difficult to manage. Although GIB is rarely encountered in CBDs, its severity in some patients makes the need for a comprehensive and precise assessment of underlying factors and management approaches imperative. Initial evaluation of GIB begins with assessment of hematological status; GIB should be ruled out in patients with chronic anemia, and in presentations that include hematemesis, hematochezia, or melena. High-risk patients with recurrent GIB require urgent interventions such as replacement therapy for treatment of coagulation factor deficiency (CFD). However, the best management strategy for CFD-related bleeding remains controversial. While several investigations have identified CBDs as potential risk factors for GIB, research has focused on assessing the risks for individual factor deficiencies and other CBDs. This review highlights recent findings on the prevalence, management strategies, and alternative therapies of GIB related to CFDs, and platelet disorders.
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- Amir Samii
- Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, School of Allied Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, School of Allied Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kozioł-Kozakowska A, Maresz K. The Impact of Vitamin K2 (Menaquionones) in Children's Health and Diseases: A Review of the Literature. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:78. [PMID: 35053702 PMCID: PMC8774117 DOI: 10.3390/children9010078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Vitamin K2 activates vitamin K-dependent proteins that support many biological functions, such as bone mineralization, the inhibition of vascular stiffness, the improvement of endothelial function, the maintenance of strong teeth, brain development, joint health, and optimal body weight. Due to the transformation of food habits in developed countries over the last five decades, vitamin K and, specifically, vitamin K2 intakes among parents and their offspring have decreased significantly, resulting in serious health implications. The therapeutics used in pediatric practice (antibiotics and glucocorticoids) are also to blame for this situation. Low vitamin K status is much more frequent in newborns, due to both endogenous and exogenous insufficiencies. Just after birth vitamin K stores are low, and since human milk is relatively poor in this nutrient, breast-fed infants are at particular risk of a bleeding disorder called vitamin K deficiency bleeding. A pilot study showed that better vitamin K status is associated with lower rate of low-energy fracture incidence. An ongoing clinical trial is intended to address whether vitamin K2 and D3 supplementation might positively impact the biological process of bone healing. Vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7) has a documented history of safe and effective use. The lack of adverse effects of MK-7 makes it the ideal choice for supplementation by pregnant and nursing women and children, both healthy and suffering from various malabsorptions and health disorders, such as dyslipidemia, diabetes, thalassemia major (TM), cystic fibrosis (CF), inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and chronic liver diseases. Additionally, worthy of consideration is the use of vitamin K2 in obesity-related health outcomes.
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- Agnieszka Kozioł-Kozakowska
- Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Institute of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Kraków, Poland
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- International Science & Health Foundation, 30-134 Kraków, Poland
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Das S. Frank conjunctival bleeding in a male patient – A very rare presentation. MEDICAL JOURNAL OF DR. D.Y. PATIL VIDYAPEETH 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_275_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Rajagopal S, Gupta A, Parveen R, Shukla N, Bhattacharya S, Naravula J, Kumar S A, Mathur P, Simlot A, Mehta S, Bihari C, Mehta S, Mishra AK, Nair BG, Medicherla KM, Reddy GB, Sreenivasulu N, Kishor PK, Suravajhala P. Vitamin K in human health and metabolism: A nutri-genomics review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Mokgalaboni K, Nkambule BB, Ntamo Y, Ziqubu K, Nyambuya TM, Mazibuko-Mbeje SE, Gabuza KB, Chellan N, Cirilli I, Tiano L, Dludla PV. Vitamin K: A vital micronutrient with the cardioprotective potential against diabetes-associated complications. Life Sci 2021; 286:120068. [PMID: 34688697 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The conventional therapies seem to offer minimal long-term cardioprotection against diabetes-related complications in patients living with T2D. There is a growing interest in understanding the therapeutic effects of food-derived bioactive compounds in protecting or managing these metabolic diseases. This includes uncovering the therapeutic potential of fat-soluble micronutrients such as vitamin K, which are abundantly found in green leafy vegetables. We searched the major electronic databases including PubMed, Web of Sciences, Scopus, Google Scholar and Science direct. The search retrieved randomized clinical trials and preclinical studies, reporting on the impact of vitamin K on CVD-related complications in T2D. The current review updates clinical evidence on the therapeutic benefits of vitamin K by attenuating CVD-risk factors such as blood lipid profiles, blood pressure, as well as markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in patients with T2D. Importantly, the summarized preclinical evidence provides a unique perspective into the pathophysiological mechanisms that could be targeted by vitamin K in the primary prevention of T2D-related complications. Lastly, this review further explores the controversies related to the cardioprotective effects of vitamin K, and also provides the basic information such as the source and bioavailability profile of this micronutrient is covered to highlight its therapeutic potential.
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- Kabelo Mokgalaboni
- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4001, South Africa
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4001, South Africa
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, North West University, Mafikeng Campus, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Department of Health Sciences, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek 9000, Namibia
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa; Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona 60131, Italy; School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino 62032, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona 60131, Italy
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa.
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Fiesack S, Smits A, Rayyan M, Allegaert K, Alliet P, Arts W, Bael A, Cornette L, De Guchtenaere A, De Mulder N, George I, Henrion E, Keiren K, Kreins N, Raes M, Philippet P, Van Overmeire B, Van Winckel M, Vlieghe V, Vandenplas Y. Belgian Consensus Recommendations to Prevent Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding in the Term and Preterm Infant. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13114109. [PMID: 34836364 PMCID: PMC8621883 DOI: 10.3390/nu13114109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Neonatal vitamin K prophylaxis is essential to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) with a clear benefit compared to placebo. Various routes (intramuscular (IM), oral, intravenous (IV)) and dosing regimens were explored. A literature review was conducted to compare vitamin K regimens on VKDB incidence. Simultaneously, information on practices was collected from Belgian pediatric and neonatal departments. Based on the review and these practices, a consensus was developed and voted on by all co-authors and heads of pediatric departments. Today, practices vary. In line with literature, the advised prophylactic regimen is 1 or 2 mg IM vitamin K once at birth. In the case of parental refusal, healthcare providers should inform parents of the slightly inferior alternative (2 mg oral vitamin K at birth, followed by 1 or 2 mg oral weekly for 3 months when breastfed). We recommend 1 mg IM in preterm <32 weeks, and the same alternative in the case of parental refusal. When IM is perceived impossible in preterm <32 weeks, 0.5 mg IV once is recommended, with a single additional IM 1 mg dose when IV lipids are discontinued. This recommendation is a step towards harmonizing vitamin K prophylaxis in all newborns.
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- Simon Fiesack
- Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (S.F.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (A.S.); (M.R.); (K.A.)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (A.S.); (M.R.); (K.A.)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (A.S.); (M.R.); (K.A.)
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Erasmus MC, 3011 Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatrics, Jessa Hospital, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium; (P.A.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Paediatrics, ZOL Genk, 3600 Genk, Belgium;
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- Department of Pediatrics, ZNA Queen Paola Children’s Hospital, Faculty of Medicine UA, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium;
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- Department of Neonatology, AZ Sint-Jan, 8000 Brugge, Belgium;
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Bussel, KidZ Health Castle, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
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- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care, CHR Sambre et Meuse, 5000 Namur, Belgium;
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- Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (S.F.); (K.K.)
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, CHC MontLégia, 4000 Liège, Belgium;
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- Department of Paediatrics, Jessa Hospital, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium; (P.A.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Paediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Queen Fabiola Children’s University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium;
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- Department of Pediatrics, ZNA Queen Paola Children’s Hospital, Faculty of Medicine UA, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium;
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Bussel, KidZ Health Castle, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +32-475748794
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Nielsen ST, Strandkjær N, Juul Rasmussen I, Hansen MK, Lytsen RM, Kamstrup PR, Rode L, Goetze JP, Iversen K, Bundgaard H, Frikke-Schmidt R. Coagulation parameters in the newborn and infant - the Copenhagen Baby Heart and COMPARE studies. Clin Chem Lab Med 2021; 60:261-270. [PMID: 34752018 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2021-0967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The coagulation system is not fully developed at birth and matures during the first months of infancy, complicating clinical decision making within hemostasis. This study evaluates coagulation parameters at birth and two months after birth, and tests whether cord blood can be used as a proxy for neonatal venous blood measurements. METHODS The Copenhagen Baby Heart Study (CBHS) and the COMPARE study comprise 13,237 cord blood samples and 444 parallel neonatal venous blood samples, with a two month follow-up in 362 children. RESULTS Because coagulation parameters differed according to gestational age (GA), all analyses were stratified by GA. For neonatal venous blood, reference intervals for activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and prothrombin time (PT) were 28-43 s and 33-61% for GA 37-39 and 24-38 s and 30-65% for GA 40-42. Reference intervals for international normalized ratio (INR) and thrombocyte count were 1.1-1.7 and 194-409 × 109/L for GA 37-39 and 1.2-1.8 and 188-433 × 109/L for GA 40-42. Correlation coefficients between umbilical cord and neonatal venous blood for APTT, PT, INR, and thrombocyte count were 0.68, 0.72, 0.69, and 0.77 respectively, and the distributions of the parameters did not differ between the two types of blood (all p-values>0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study describes new GA dependent reference intervals for common coagulation parameters in newborns and suggests that cord blood may serve as a proxy for neonatal venous blood for these traits. Such data will likely improve clinical decision making within hemostasis among newborn and infant children.
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- Sofie Taageby Nielsen
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Cardiology, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Cardiology, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Cardiology, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Cardiology, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Synthetic vitamin K analogs inhibit inflammation by targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome. Cell Mol Immunol 2021; 18:2422-2430. [PMID: 32917982 PMCID: PMC8484578 DOI: 10.1038/s41423-020-00545-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Vitamin K refers to a group of structurally similar vitamins that are essential for proper blood coagulation, as well as bone and cardiovascular health. Previous studies have indicated that vitamin K may also have anti-inflammatory properties, although the underlying mechanisms of its anti-inflammatory effects remain unclear. The NLRP3 inflammasome is a multiprotein complex, and its activation leads to IL-1β and IL-18 secretion and contributes to the pathogenesis of various human inflammatory diseases. Here, we show that synthetic vitamins K3 and K4 are selective, potent inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome and specifically block the interaction between NLRP3 and ASC, thereby inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome assembly. Moreover, we show that treatment with vitamin K3 or K4 attenuates the severity of inflammation in a mouse model of peritonitis. Our results demonstrate that vitamins K3 and K4 exert their anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation and indicate that vitamin K supplementation may be a treatment option for NLRP3-associated inflammatory diseases.
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Kunwar S, B C B, Sah RK. Biliary Atresia With Extrahepatic Cyst: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Cureus 2021; 13:e17447. [PMID: 34589353 PMCID: PMC8463282 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Biliary atresia (BA) is a rare disorder that usually presents with cholestatic symptoms such as jaundice, pale stool, and dark urine shortly after birth. Intracranial hemorrhage is a rare manifestation. BA may sometimes be associated with a cyst in the biliary tree. Differentiating choledochal cyst with BA or cystic biliary atresia can be quite challenging yet very important as they differ significantly in their prognosis and treatment. Furthermore, clear mucoid fluid in the extrahepatic cyst is an unusual occurrence. This case report aims to raise awareness about this rare variant to facilitate appropriate and timely diagnosis and treatment. We report a case of an infant who presented with intracranial hemorrhage and conjugated hyperbilirubinemia. The ultrasonographic and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) findings suggested Type I choledochal cyst, but it was later diagnosed as biliary atresia with an extrahepatic cyst and was not corrected by Kasai’s operation.
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- Saru Kunwar
- Pediatrics, Ishan Children and Women's Hospital, Kathmandu, NPL
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- Radiology, Rapti Academy of Health Sciences, Dang, NPL
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Volpe JJ. Vitamin K deficient bleeding and COVID-19: How are they related? J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2021; 14:313-316. [PMID: 34486992 DOI: 10.3233/npm-210732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- J J Volpe
- Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Al-Zuhairy SH. Late vitamin K deficiency bleeding in infants: five-year prospective study. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2021; 97:514-519. [PMID: 33064995 PMCID: PMC9432021 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2020.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To study the presenting clinical and demographic features, risk factors, and outcome of infants with late vitamin K deficiency bleeding. METHODS Over a 5-year study period, the presenting clinical features and outcome of all 47 infants observed aged less than 6 months, who were diagnosed with late-onset primary and secondary VKDB by detailed history, physical examination, and laboratory findings were evaluated. Confirmed primary late VKDB was diagnosed when no cause other than breastfeeding could be found, while in the secondary subtype additional risk factors compromising the vitamin K effect were diagnosed. RESULTS Secondary late VKDB (83%, 39 patients) was more common than the primary subtype. The mean age of patients was 10.50 ± 5.75 and 9.74 ± 6.04 weeks in primary and secondary VKDB subtypes, respectively, and the age of infants did not have a significant difference (p > 0.05). The male to female ratio was 2.13:1. The residency, place and mode of delivery, gestational age, and types of feeding of patients did not have a significant difference between VKDB subtypes. The skin and gastrointestinal tract (GIT) (40.4%) followed by intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) (32%), were common sites of bleeding. Neurological complications were seen in 21% of patients; however, lethality was 23%, and the outcome of patients did not have a significant difference (p > 0.05) between VKDB subtypes. CONCLUSION Secondary late VKDB is more common than the primary subtypes, and late VKDB is still a serious disease in developing countries, including Iraq, when vitamin K prophylaxis isn't routinely used at birth.
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Rooimans T, Minderhoud T, Leal N, Vromans H, van Nostrum C, van Hasselt P. Novel Orally Formulated Mixed Micelles Optimize Vitamin K Absorption Under Bile-Deficient Conditions. Gastroenterology 2021; 161:1056-1059.e5. [PMID: 34090886 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.05.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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- Thijs Rooimans
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Research and Development Department, Tiofarma BV, Oud-Beijerland, the Netherlands.
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- Section Acute Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Drug Modeling & Consulting Group, Dynakin SL, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Research and Development Department, Tiofarma BV, Oud-Beijerland, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Gaps in the coverage of vitamin K 1 prophylaxis among newborns in India: insights from secondary analysis of data from the Health Management Information System. Public Health Nutr 2021; 24:5589-5597. [PMID: 34431473 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980021003670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite operational guidelines, anecdotal evidence suggests that newborn vitamin K1 prophylaxis is not practiced routinely in India. This study determined the coverage of vitamin K1 prophylaxis among newborns in the country. DESIGN Nationwide cross-sectional data on live births and newborns receiving vitamin K1 during the 2019-2020 reporting period were abstracted from the Health Management Information System (HMIS). The coverage estimates of newborn vitamin K1 prophylaxis were derived nationally and also for individual states and union territories (UT). Additionally, coverage heterogeneities were investigated using classifiers, viz. geography, socio-demographic index (SDI), special developmental categories and institutional birth rate (IBR). SETTING India. PARTICIPANTS 20 208 804 newborns documented with HMIS. RESULTS Vitamin K1 was administered to overall 62·36 % newborns (95 % CI: 62·34 to 62·38 %). The Central zone (49·0 %), low SDI states (54·39 %), Empowered Action Group states (53·32 %) and states with low IBR (44·69 %) had the lowest coverage amongst their respective groupings. Across the individual states and UT, the coverage ranged widely from 22·18 % (in Tripura) to 99·38 % (in Puducherry), exhibiting considerable variability (coefficient of variation: 33·74 %) and inequality (Gini coefficient: 0·17). While the coverage in eight states/UT (i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana and Andaman & Nicobar Islands) was below 50 %; only five states/UT (i.e. Chandigarh, Gujarat, Goa, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu) achieved above 90 % coverage. CONCLUSION Vitamin K1 prophylaxis was not practiced in more than one-third newborns in India. It calls for identifying the barriers, addressing the gaps and implementing newborn vitamin K1 prophylaxis more effectively throughout the country.
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Kaesler N, Schurgers LJ, Floege J. Vitamin K and cardiovascular complications in CKD patients. Kidney Int 2021; 100:1023-1036. [PMID: 34310988 DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2021.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Vitamin K, well known for its role in coagulation, encompasses two major subgroups: Vitamin K1 is exclusively synthesized by plants, whereas vitamin K2 mostly originates from bacterial synthesis. Vitamin K serves as a cofactor for the enzyme γ-glutamyl carboxylase, which carboxylates and thereby activates various vitamin K dependent proteins. Several vitamin K-dependent proteins are synthesized in bone but the role of vitamin K for bone health in CKD patients, in particular the prevention of osteoporosis is still not firmly established. Here we focus on another prominent action of vitamin K, in particular vitamin K2, namely the activation of matrix Gla protein (MGP), the most potent inhibitor of cardiovascular calcifications. Multiple observational studies link relative vitamin K deficiency or low intake to cardiovascular calcification progress, morbidity and mortality. Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) are particularly vitamin K deficient, in part because of dietary restrictions but possibly also due to impaired endogenous recycling of vitamin K. At the same time this population is characterized by markedly accelerated cardiovascular calcifications and mortality. High dose dietary supplementation with vitamin K2, in particular the most potent form menaquinone-7 (MK7), can potently reduce circulating levels of dephosphorylated uncarboxylated, i.e. inactive MGP in patients with end stage kidney disease. However, despite this compelling data basis, several randomized controlled trials with high dose MK7 supplements in patients with advanced CKD have failed to confirm cardiovascular benefits. Here we discuss potential reasons and solutions for this.
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- Nadine Kaesler
- Division of Nephrology and Rheumatology, University Hospital, Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Institute of Experimental Medicine and Systems Biology, Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule, Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology and Rheumatology, University Hospital, Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule, Aachen, Germany.
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Sriwichai W, Collin M, Avallone S. Partial disintegration of vegetable cell wall during cooking improves vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) bioaccessibility in in vitro digestion. INT J VITAM NUTR RES 2021; 91:439-450. [PMID: 34134516 DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Vegetables rich in vitamin K consumption could prevent bleeding and maintain bone status. The aims of the present work were to investigate i) the effect of household cooking (i.e., boiling for 5 min at 100 °C in distilled water and stir-frying for 3 min at 180 °C in hot canola oil) on phylloquinone bioaccessibility of five rich phylloquinone leafy vegetables, namely Water spinach (Ipomoea aquatic Forssk), Amaranth (Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceus L.), Chinese broccoli (Brassica alboglabra), Pak choi (Brassica rapa L.) and Drumstick (Moringa oleifera Lam.), and ii) the structural changes of these leaves before and after in vitro gastro-intestinal digestion. All the experiments were realized in triplicate for each vegetable. The amounts of phylloquinone in leafy vegetables were noticeable in almost all species and ranged from 94 to 182 μg/100 g DM. Their cell wall polysaccharide contents greatly varied from 4.3 to 8.4 g for 100 g. The content in bioaccessible phylloquinone was low in raw leaves (<25 μg/100 g DM) as well as its bioaccessibility (<15%). Leaf pectin content impaired phylloquinone bioaccessibility using principal component analysis. Boiling and stir-frying significantly improved the bioaccessibility of phylloquinone in leaves by a factor of three to twelve and two to seven respectively (p<0.05). These variations were associated with changes in leaf structure. Palisade and spongy cells appeared ruptured and disorganized after stir-frying. Given the estimated bioaccessibility of phylloquinones, the consumption of 500 g of cooked wet leaves per day would cover phylloquinone needs of an individual adult average body weight.
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- Wichien Sriwichai
- Faculty of Agro-Industry, Department of Innovation and Technology of Product Development, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Prachinburi, Thailand
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- Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, UMR DIADE 2, IRD/CIRAD F2F-Palmiers, IRD, Montpellier, France
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- UMR QualiSud, Université de Montpellier, CIRAD, Institut Agro, Université d'Avignon, Université de la Réunion, Montpellier, France
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Samad N, Dutta S, Sodunke TE, Fairuz A, Sapkota A, Miftah ZF, Jahan I, Sharma P, Abubakar AR, Rowaiye AB, Oli AN, Charan J, Islam S, Haque M. Fat-Soluble Vitamins and the Current Global Pandemic of COVID-19: Evidence-Based Efficacy from Literature Review. J Inflamm Res 2021; 14:2091-2110. [PMID: 34045883 PMCID: PMC8149275 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s307333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The outbreak of pneumonia caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), later named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), was initiated at Wuhan, Hubei, China, and there was a rapid spread of novel SARS-CoV-2 and the disease COVID-19 in late 2019. The entire world is now experiencing the challenge of COVID-19 infection. However, still very few evidence-based treatment options are available for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 disease. The present review aims to summarize the publicly available information to give a comprehensive yet balanced scientific overview of all the fat-soluble vitamins concerning their role in SARS-CoV-2 virus infection. The roles of different fat-soluble vitamins and micronutrients in combating SARS-CoV-2 infection have been recently explored in several studies. There are various hypotheses to suggest their use to minimize the severity of COVID-19 infection. These vitamins are pivotal in the maintenance and modulation of innate and cell-mediated, and antibody-mediated immune responses. The data reported in recent literature demonstrate that deficiency in one or more of these vitamins compromises the patients’ immune response and makes them more vulnerable to viral infections and perhaps worse disease prognosis. Vitamins A, D, E, and K boost the body’s defense mechanism against COVID-19 infection and specifically prevent its complications such as cytokine storm and other inflammatory processes, leading to increased morbidity and mortality overemphasis. However, more detailed randomized double-blind clinical pieces of evidence are required to define the use of these supplements in preventing or reducing the severity of the COVID-19 infection.
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- Nandeeta Samad
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Eastern Medical College, Cumilla, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, BVM College of Pharmacy, Gwalior, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Unit of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (National Defence University of Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Abu-Rmaileh M, Ramseyer AM, Burdine L, Dajani NK. Fetal intracranial hemorrhage associated with maternal coagulopathy and vitamin K deficiency after biliary drain placement: A case report and literature review. Case Rep Womens Health 2021; 31:e00329. [PMID: 34041000 PMCID: PMC8144653 DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2021.e00329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Fetal intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is a rare but serious prenatal diagnosis. Predisposing factors include maternal trauma and fetal coagulation dysfunction. Maternal vitamin K deficiency has been described as an etiology. We present a case of maternal vitamin K deficiency associated with fetal ICH after percutaneous biliary drain (PBD) placement in a complicated cholecystectomy with injury to the common bile duct. Case presentation A 21-year-old woman, G2P1, presented at 23 weeks and 3 days of gestation with epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Right upper quadrant ultrasound diagnosed cholelithiasis. The patient was managed conservatively and discharged. She returned four days later, at 24 weeks of gestation, with worsening symptoms and ultrasound showing acute cholecystitis. She underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Increasing bilirubin and imaging showed a transected biliary duct that required percutaneous biliary drain (PBD) placement. The patient was discharged and followed up at a high-risk obstetric clinic. Prenatal ultrasound showed bilateral ventriculomegaly with features of ICH. Maternal vitamin K deficiency was confirmed with PIVKA-II testing. The patient received vitamin K supplementation with normalization of the coagulopathy. Delivery occurred at 36 weeks of gestation via cesarean delivery after preterm premature rupture of membranes for fetal macrocrania. The neonate was discharged to a hospice. Discussion Maternal and neonatal etiologies for ICH include malabsorption and coagulopathy. Maternal vitamin K deficiency should be considered when coagulopathy is present. This case highlights that maternal vitamin K deficiency due to biliary diversion and malabsorption increases the risk of fetal ICH, which impacts pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. Maternal vitamin K deficiency due to biliary diversion and malabsorption may predisp fetal intracranial hemorrhage. Fetal intracranial hemorrhage may impact pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, particularly if severe. Monitoring maternal coagulation may aid in the diagnosis of maternal vitamin K deficiency.
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- Muhammad Abu-Rmaileh
- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, United States of America
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Neese JM, Yum S, Matesanz S, Raffini LJ, Whitworth HB, Loomes KM, Mayer OH, Alcamo AM. Intracranial hemorrhage secondary to vitamin K deficiency in X-linked myotubular myopathy. Neuromuscul Disord 2021; 31:651-655. [PMID: 34120822 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2021.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a rare congenital myopathy characterized by profound hypotonia and poor respiratory effort at birth. The condition is associated with multiple morbidities including chronic respiratory insufficiency, feeding tube dependence, and rarely, vitamin K deficiency leading to bleeding and coagulopathy. We report a case of a 6-month-old boy with X-linked myotubular myopathy who experienced a fatal intracranial hemorrhage due to vitamin K deficiency without prior clinical evidence of cholestasis or micronutrient deficiency. We propose clinically non-apparent cholestasis in combination with acute illness and poor weight gain led to his vitamin K deficiency and intracranial hemorrhage. However, the etiology and mechanism of his cholestasis remains unclear. We conclude that children with X-linked myotubular myopathy, especially with gene therapy on the horizon, may benefit from routine hepatic, coagulation, and nutritional screening to prevent potentially catastrophic bleeding.
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- Jeremy M Neese
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Neurology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States; Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Neurology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States; Division of Hematology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Hematology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States; Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States; Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States; Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
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Lembo C, Buonocore G, Perrone S. The challenge to define the optimal prophylactic regimen for vitamin K deficiency bleeding in infants. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:1113-1118. [PMID: 32892390 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Infants are at risk of vitamin K deficiency that may lead to vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). Although many vitamin K prophylactic regimens have been developed throughout the years, still cases of late form VKBD may occur. The introduction of combined prophylactic strategy with prolonged oral prophylaxes after the intramuscular dose at birth has showed a decrease of the late severe VKDB incidence. Nevertheless, there is still lack of consensus about the administration scheme after the first dose at birth. CONCLUSION: Late form VKBD is not eradicated, and the best prophylactic regimen in term and preterm infants is still an open debate.
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- Chiara Lembo
- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine University of Siena Siena Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine University of Siena Siena Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery University of Parma Parma Italy
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Perales‐Clemente E, Hewitt AL, Studinski AL, Tillema J, Laxen WJ, Oglesbee D, Graff AH, Rinaldo P, Lanpher BC. Bilateral subdural hematomas and retinal hemorrhages mimicking nonaccidental trauma in a patient with D-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria. JIMD Rep 2021; 58:21-28. [PMID: 33728243 PMCID: PMC7932861 DOI: 10.1002/jmd2.12188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Nonaccidental trauma (NAT) is considered when pediatric patients present with intracranial injuries and a negative history of an accidental injury or concomitant medical diagnosis. The evaluation of NAT should include the consideration of possible medical causes including coagulation, hematologic, metabolic and other genetic disorders, as well as witnessed and unwitnessed accidental injuries. CASE PRESENTATION We present a 7-month-old male with spells and incidental findings of bilateral subdural hematomas, retinal hemorrhages, and secondary macrocephaly, leading to investigation for NAT. Biochemical analysis showed excretion of a large amount of D-2-hydroxyglutaric in urine consistent with a biochemical diagnosis of D-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria, a rare neurometabolic disorder characterized by developmental delay, epilepsy, hypotonia, and psychomotor retardation. None of these symptoms were present in our patient at the time of diagnosis. Molecular genetic testing revealed a pathogenic splice site variant (c.685-2A>G) and a variant of uncertain significance (c.1256G>T) with evidence of pathogenicity in the D2HGDH gene, consistent with a molecular diagnosis of D-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria type I (OMIM #600721). CONCLUSION Since several metabolic disorders, including D-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria type I, can present solely with symptoms suggestive of NAT (subdural and retinal hemorrhages), an early metabolic evaluation by urine organic acid analysis should be included in clinical protocols evaluating NAT. A methodical and nonjudgmental approach coordinated between pediatricians and metabolic specialists is also necessary to ensure that rare genetic conditions are not overlooked to prevent devastating social, legal, and financial consequences of suspected child abuse.
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- Ester Perales‐Clemente
- Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathologyMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA
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- Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathologyMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA
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- Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathologyMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA
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- Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathologyMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA
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- Departments of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine and Family MedicineMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA
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- Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathologyMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA
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Thau A, Saffren B, Zakrzewski H, Anderst JD, Carpenter SL, Levin A. Retinal hemorrhage and bleeding disorders in children: A review. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2021; 112:104901. [PMID: 33401159 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Retinal hemorrhages (RH) are a common manifestation of abusive head trauma (AHT) resulting from acceleration-deceleration injury with or without blunt impact. Evaluation of a child with RH requires careful consideration of these differential diagnoses. The extent to which coagulopathy alone can cause RH would be useful to understand as coagulopathy may accompany AHT. OBJECTIVE In this systematic review, we sought to identify whether coagulopathies have been reported with RH similar to those of AHT. METHODS We performed a literature search for ocular manifestations of bleeding disorders in children less than 18 years old. We included clotting factor deficiencies, vitamin K deficiency, platelet function abnormalities, thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and trauma induced coagulopathy (TIC). We included only pediatric reports of intraocular bleeding or documented eye examinations that indicated no hemorrhages. We then re-examined cases for ocular and systemic findings that could potentially mimic abuse. RESULTS Our initial search yielded 816 results. Sixty-one articles met our inclusion criteria. Of these, there were 32 children within the AHT age range (less than 5 years old) who had RH and concomitant coagulopathy. Only 5 cases might potentially be confused for abuse. Of these, no classic characteristics of RH from abuse such as retinoschisis or retinal folds were found. Systemic features were inconsistent with AHT. CONCLUSIONS The presence of coagulopathy alone does not rule out the possibility that the child has been abused. Coagulopathy alone has not been reported as an etiology of RH that are consistent with AHT, especially when other findings are present.
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- Avrey Thau
- Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Child Adversity and Resilience, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Flaum Eye Institute and Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester, New York, USA.
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Bauer C, Furthner D, Grohmann E, Tulzer G. Vitamin K deficiency-induced spontaneous haemopericardium and cardiac tamponade in an infant with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2021; 5:ytaa481. [PMID: 33644648 PMCID: PMC7898583 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytaa481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background Vitamin K deficiency bleeding is a life-threatening complication in early infancy. Exclusive breastfeeding and neonatal cholestasis syndromes, most notable α-1-antitrypsin deficiency, have been reported to be risk factors. Intracranial haemorrhage is most common. No association to haemopericardium has been reported before. Case summary We report on an 11 weeks old at term-born infant, who presented with severe anaemia and signs of cardiogenic shock. Immediately echocardiography was done and depicted cardiac tamponade. Pericardiocentesis was performed and a significant amount of haemorrhagic fluid was removed. Further workup revealed deranged coagulation parameters, cholestatic liver disease, and reduced α-1-antitrypsin levels. Despite normal brain sonography, a small cerebral haemorrhage was detected on magnetic resonance imaging. A genetic test finally proofed homozygotic mutation of the SERPINA1-gene and confirmed the diagnosis of α-1-antitrypsin deficiency as the underlaying cause. After initial replacement of coagulation factors, erythrocytes and vitamin K, the infant recovered. Eighteen weeks after discharge, the infant is still on vitamin K supplementation. She did not have any further bleedings and no neurologic or developmental impairment. Discussion Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency can lead to vitamin K deficiency in young infants even with adequate prophylaxis. Spontaneous haemorrhagic pericardial effusion was a new manifestation of vitamin K deficiency bleeding in our patient and should be considered and ruled out in young infants who present with acute anaemia and poor clinical condition.
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- Christoph Bauer
- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Krankenhausstrasse 26-30, 4020 Linz, Austria
- Faculty of Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 68, 4040 Linz, Austria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 68, 4040 Linz, Austria
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Krankenhausstrasse 26-30, 4020 Linz, Austria
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Krankenhausstrasse 26-30, 4020 Linz, Austria
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Krankenhausstrasse 26-30, 4020 Linz, Austria
- Faculty of Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 68, 4040 Linz, Austria
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The neonatal hemostatic system is strikingly different from that of adults. Among other differences, neonates exhibit hyporeactive platelets and decreased levels of coagulation factors, the latter translating into prolonged clotting times (PT and PTT). Since pre-term neonates have a high incidence of bleeding, particularly intraventricular hemorrhages, neonatologists frequently administer blood products (i.e., platelets and FFP) to non-bleeding neonates with low platelet counts or prolonged clotting times in an attempt to overcome these "deficiencies" and reduce bleeding risk. However, it has become increasingly clear that both the platelet hyporeactivity as well as the decreased coagulation factor levels are effectively counteracted by other factors in neonatal blood that promote hemostasis (i.e., high levels of vWF, high hematocrit and MCV, reduced levels of natural anticoagulants), resulting in a well-balanced neonatal hemostatic system, perhaps slightly tilted toward a prothrombotic phenotype. While life-saving in the presence of active major bleeding, the administration of platelets and/or FFP to non-bleeding neonates based on laboratory tests has not only failed to decrease bleeding, but has been associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality in the case of platelets. In this review, we will present a clinical overview of bleeding in neonates (incidence, sites, risk factors), followed by a description of the key developmental differences between neonates and adults in primary and secondary hemostasis. Next, we will review the clinical tests available for the evaluation of bleeding neonates and their limitations in the context of the developmentally unique neonatal hemostatic system, and will discuss current and emerging approaches to more accurately predict, evaluate and treat bleeding in neonates.
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- Patricia Davenport
- Division of Newborn Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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Zerra PE, Josephson CD. Transfusion in Neonatal Patients: Review of Evidence-Based Guidelines. Clin Lab Med 2020; 41:15-34. [PMID: 33494882 DOI: 10.1016/j.cll.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Transfusion of red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma in neonatal patients has not been well characterized in the literature, with guidelines varying greatly between institutions. However, anemia and thrombocytopenia are highly prevalent, especially in preterm neonates. When transfusing a neonatal patient, clinicians must take into consideration physiologic differences, gestational and postnatal age, congenital disorders, and maternal factors while weighing the risks and benefits of transfusion. This review of existing literature summarizes current evidence-based neonatal transfusion guidelines and highlights areas of current ongoing research and those in need of future studies.
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- Patricia E Zerra
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University Hospital, 1364 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Egleston Hospital, 1405 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University Hospital, 1364 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Egleston Hospital, 1405 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
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