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Hasken JM, de Vries MM, Marais AS, May PA. Contribution of ferritin and zinc to adverse infant outcomes among pregnancies with prenatal alcohol exposure in South Africa. Reprod Toxicol 2024; 127:108606. [PMID: 38795788 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108606] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Nutritional status during pregnancy can impact fetal development, yet less is known about how alcohol may interact with nutritional status to influence infant outcomes. Pregnant women (n=196) completed 2, 24-hour dietary recalls and provided a venous blood sample to be analyzed for liver enzymes (GGT -gamma-glutamyl transferase; ALT -alanine transaminase; and AST -aspartate transferase), iron, ferritin, and zinc concentrations. Infants were assessed at 6 weeks of age. Women who consumed alcohol had significantly higher ferritin levels compared to non-drinkers (51.8 vs. 34.2). While 44% of women had ferritin <30 ug/L (an indicator of iron deficiency), and 24% of women were low in serum iron, and 72% were low in serum zinc. All six drinking measures for 1st trimester and previous week were significantly correlated with GGT and AST levels while 4 out of 6 alcohol measures were associated with levels of ALT and ferritin. At six weeks of age, nearly all physical measures differentiated infants with alcohol exposure from infants without exposure. Controlling for six covariates, maternal ferritin was significantly and inversely associated with infant head circumference (OFC) centile among infants with alcohol exposure. GGT was inversely associated with infant height and weight centile among unexposed infants. Seventy-four percent (74%) of mothers who consumed alcohol were found to be low in serum zinc, yet higher maternal zinc was associated with more dysmorphology. This may indicate that higher zinc status is not protecting the fetus from the teratogenic effects of alcohol. Prenatal alcohol exposure, ferritin, and zinc status influence infant growth and neurodevelopment.
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- Julie M Hasken
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nutrition Research Institute, USA.
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- Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nutrition Research Institute, USA; Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, USA; University of New Mexico, Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Additions, USA
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Gupte S, Mukhopadhyay A, Puri M, Gopinath PM, Wani R, Sharma JB, Swami OC. A meta-analysis of ferric carboxymaltose versus other intravenous iron preparations for the management of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRÍCIA 2024; 46:e-rbgo21. [PMID: 38765534 PMCID: PMC11075392 DOI: 10.61622/rbgo/2024ao21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Objective We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials evaluating the clinical effects of ferric carboxymaltose therapy compared to other intravenous iron in improving hemoglobin and serum ferritin in pregnant women. We also assessed the safety of ferric carboxymaltose vs. other intravenous iron. Data source EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched for trials related to ferric carboxymaltose in pregnant women, published between 2005 and 2021. We also reviewed articles from google scholar. The keywords "ferric carboxymaltose," "FCM," "intravenous," "randomized," "pregnancy," "quality of life," and "neonatal outcomes" were used to search the literature. The search was limited to pregnant women. Selection of studies Studies related to ferric carboxymaltose in pregnancy were scanned. Observational studies, review articles, and case reports were excluded. Randomized studies in pregnant women involving ferric carboxymaltose and other intravenous iron formulations were shortlisted. Of 256 studies, nine randomized control trials were selected. Data collection Two reviewers independently extracted data from nine selected trials. Data synthesis The final effect size for increase in hemoglobin after treatment was significant for ferric carboxymaltose vs. iron sucrose/iron polymaltose (standard mean difference 0.89g/dl [95% confidence interval 0.27,1.51]). The final effect size for the increase in ferritin after treatment was more for ferric carboxymaltose vs. iron sucrose/iron polymaltose (standard mean difference 22.53µg/L [-7.26, 52.33]). No serious adverse events were reported with ferric carboxymaltose or other intravenous iron. Conclusion Ferric carboxymaltose demonstrated better efficacy than other intravenous iron in increasing hemoglobin and ferritin levels in treating iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women.
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- Sanjay Gupte
- Gupte Hospital & Center for Research in ReproductionDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyIndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gupte Hospital & Center for Research in Reproduction, India.
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- CSS College of ObstetricsGynae. & Child healthDepartment of GynecologyKolkataIndiaDepartment of Gynecology, CSS College of Obstetrics, Gynae. & Child health, Kolkata, India.
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- Lady Hardinge Medical CollegeDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyNew DelhiIndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India.
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- Institute of Obg & IVF SIMS HospitalDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyVadapalaniChennaiIndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Obg & IVF SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai, India.
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- HBTMC & Dr RN Cooper HospitalDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyMumbaiIndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, HBTMC & Dr RN Cooper Hospital, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyAIIMSNew DelhiIndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
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- Emcure Pharmaceuticals LtdPuneIndiaEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Pune, India.
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Adnan NA, Breen E, Tan CA, Wang CC, Jalaludin MY, Lum LCS. Iron deficiency in healthy, term infants aged five months, in a pediatric outpatient clinic: a prospective study. BMC Pediatr 2024; 24:74. [PMID: 38263022 PMCID: PMC10804717 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-04277-7] [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: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Iron deficiency (ID) is prevalent in Malaysian children. The incidence of ID in infants under 6 months of age is unknown. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in healthy, term infants aged below 6 months in our hospital population. METHODS A prospective longitudinal pilot study of mother-infant pairs was conducted on infants receiving routine immunizations in a mother and child clinic at a university hospital, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mothers completed standardized questionnaires at 3- and 5-month postnatal visits. Maternal and infant full blood count, ferritin, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured at 3 months and for the infants repeated at 5 months. Infant anthropometric measurements were obtained at both visits. We conducted a univariate analysis to identify factors associated with ID and IDA. RESULTS Altogether, 91 mother-infant pairs were enrolled, with 88 completing the study. No infant had ID or IDA at 3 months; the lowest ferritin level was 16.6 µg/L. At 5 months, 5.9% (5/85) of infants had ID, and 2.4% (2/85) had IDA. Median (interquartile range) infant ferritin levels significantly declined from 113.4 (65.0-183.6) µg/L at 3 months to 50.9 (29.2-70.4) µg/L at 5 months, p < 0.001. Exclusive breastfeeding until 3 or 5 months was significantly associated with ID at 5 months (p = 0.020, and p = 0.008, respectively) on univariate analysis. The drop in ferritin between 3-5 months was significantly associated with weight and length gains between 0-3 months (p = 0.018, p = 0.009, respectively). Altogether, 14.3% of infants exclusively breastfed until 5 months developed ID. At 5 months, 3.4% of infants were underweight, 1.1% stunted, and 10.2% wasted. CONCLUSIONS In exclusively breastfed term infants, ID occurred by 5 months. Early introduction of iron-rich foods should be considered in exclusively breastfed babies. A high prevalence of wasting suggests a calorie deficit in this population and will lead to stunting if not addressed.
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- Nur Aida Adnan
- Pediatric Department, Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Clinical Investigation Center, University of Malaya Medical Center, 5th Floor East Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Occupational Safety and Health Unit, Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Occupational Safety and Health Unit, Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Fan BE. The REVAMP trial: key questions remain. Lancet 2024; 403:27-28. [PMID: 38184331 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)01916-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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- Bingwen Eugene Fan
- Department of Haematology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 308433, Singapore; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Naaz A, Muneshwar KN. How Maternal Nutritional and Mental Health Affects Child Health During Pregnancy: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e48763. [PMID: 38098932 PMCID: PMC10719542 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48763] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Throughout pregnancy, the mother's nutritional and mental health significantly influences the kid's long-term growth and wellness. This review's objective is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the literature on the link between pregnancy nutrition and a sound mind and a foetus' growth, considering factors in the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet is crucial for the baby to grow and develop properly during pregnancy. An appropriate diet of significant macronutrients and micronutrients supports good foetal organ development, cognitive function, and immune system resiliency. For instance, studies have linked iron and omega-3 fatty acids to a reduced risk of developmental delays and improved cognitive performance. Contrarily, malnutrition in mothers, such as undernutrition or excessive weight gain, has been connected with negative results, including low birth weight, poor neurodevelopment, and increased susceptibility to chronic diseases in later life. The mother's mental health, including emotional equilibrium and psychological stability, significantly impacts the child's development. Stress, anxiety, and depression experienced by mothers during pregnancy harm the developing foetus and increase the risk of cognitive, behavioural, and emotional difficulties in the offspring. The growing foetus is exposed to high levels of stress hormones due to chronic maternal stress, which might alter the fetus's brain's shape and function. Factors influencing child development outcomes include maternal-infant attachment, breastfeeding start and duration, and general caring practices. A comprehensive approach is critical since new research indicates a synergistic relationship between maternal nutrition and mental health. Inadequate nutritional intake might result from maternal mental health problems that interfere with appetite control and eating habits. On the other hand, inadequate maternal nutrition may raise maternal stress and result in mental health problems. Therefore, integrative therapies focusing on both areas are essential to maximise child development results. In conclusion, maternal nutrition and mental health during pregnancy significantly impact a child's development in various domains. Understanding the complex relationships between maternal nutrition and mental health is necessary to develop effective therapies and promote the most remarkable results for children. Further research is needed to understand better the underlying mechanisms to develop evidence-based recommendations for optimal mother care throughout pregnancy. The need of this review is to know how maternal health, physical or mental affects the child's development and how we can further prevent it by taking precautions during pregnancy.
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- Afsana Naaz
- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Awomolo AM, McWhirter A, Sadler LC, Coppola LM, Hill MG. Neonatal outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of maternal treatment of iron deficiency anemia with intravenous ferumoxytol vs oral ferrous sulfate. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2023; 5:101063. [PMID: 37348817 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101063] [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: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anemia in pregnancy is common worldwide and has known maternal risks. The relationship between the types of treatment offered for maternal anemia and the effects on the fetus and newborn are largely uninvestigated. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate whether maternal treatment with intravenous ferumoxytol compared to oral ferrous sulfate results in an increase in neonatal hematologic and iron indices. These analyses were planned secondary outcomes and post hoc analysis from the trial with a primary outcome of change in maternal hemoglobin. STUDY DESIGN A randomized controlled trial including 124 participants with anemia by World Health Organization criteria was performed in which participants were allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either 2 infusions of 510 mg of intravenous ferumoxytol or 325 mg oral ferrous sulfate twice daily. Fetal monitoring was performed during each intravenous iron infusion. Standard univariable statistical techniques were used to compare groups and to investigate associations between maternal and neonatal hemoglobin and iron indices. RESULTS Cord blood hematological parameters were equivalent between groups. Hemoglobin was 15.7 g/dL vs 15.4 g/dL (P=.6) and hematocrit was 50.5% and 49.2% (P=.4) in those randomized to intravenous ferumoxytol and oral ferrous sulfate, respectively. Iron studies revealed higher cord blood ferritin concentrations in infants of participants treated with intravenous ferumoxytol (294 vs 186, P=.005). There were equivalent iron (158 vs 146, P=.4), transferrin (186 vs 196, P=.4) and total iron binding capacity (246 vs 244, P=1) in neonates of participants receiving intravenous vs oral treatment. There were no effects of the infusions observed on cardiotocography. Gestational age at birth was equivalent between groups. We noted a larger birthweight in neonates of participants treated with intravenous ferumoxytol (3215 g vs 3033 g, P=.09), which was not statistically significant. Post hoc analyses revealed a statistically significant correlation between neonatal ferritin and maternal hemoglobin (P=.006) and neonatal ferritin and maternal ferritin (P=.017) at admission for delivery. CONCLUSION Neonates of participants who received intravenous ferumoxytol were born with higher ferritin concentrations in cord blood, at the same gestation with the same birthweight. Participants with higher hemoglobin and ferritin indices delivered infants with higher ferritin concentrations in cord blood.
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- Adeola M Awomolo
- College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (Drs Awomolo, McWhirter, and Coppola)
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- College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (Drs Awomolo, McWhirter, and Coppola)
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- Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, New Zealand (Dr Sadler)
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- College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (Drs Awomolo, McWhirter, and Coppola)
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Dr Hill).
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Evanchuk JL, Kozyrskyj A, Hanas N, Goruk S, Vaghef-Mehrabani E, Archundia-Herrera CM, O'Brien KO, Letourneau NL, Giesbrecht GF, Bell RC, Field CJ. Maternal Iron Status Is Dynamic Throughout Pregnancy and Might Predict Birth Outcomes in a Sex Dependent Manner: Results from the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) Cohort Study. J Nutr 2023; 153:2585-2597. [PMID: 37393033 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Developmental responses to nutrient deprivation may differ by fetal sex. Despite this, relationships between maternal prenatal iron biomarkers and birth outcomes when stratifying by offspring sex are poorly described, especially in healthy cohorts. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine associations between maternal iron biomarkers and birth weights (BWs) and birth head circumferences (BHCs) among female and male newborns to assess whether the potential predictive ability of iron biomarkers on birth outcomes differs by offspring sex. METHODS The Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) cohort study recruited 2189 pregnant individuals from Calgary and Edmonton, Canada. Maternal blood was drawn at each trimester and 3 mo postpartum. Maternal serum ferritin (SF) concentrations were measured using chemiluminescent immunoassays and erythropoietin (EPO), hepcidin, and soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Ratios of sTfR:SF and hepcidin:EPO were calculated and birth outcomes accessed through delivery records. Directed acyclic graphs informed multivariate regression models. RESULTS The risk of maternal iron deficiency increased throughout pregnancy because ∼61% showed depleted iron stores (SF < 15 μg/L) by the third trimester. Maternal hepcidin, SF, sTfR, and sTfR:SF concentrations changed across time (P < 0.01), and participants carrying female fetuses consistently (across 6 biomarkers) showed a lower iron status during the third trimester compared with those with male fetuses (P < 0.05). Higher maternal SF and hepcidin:EPO during the third trimester was associated with lower BWs in males (P = 0.006 for SF; P = 0.03 for hepcidin:EPO) and females (P = 0.02 for SF; P = 0.02 for hepcidin:EPO). There were additional inverse associations between BWs and third trimester maternal hepcidin (P = 0.03) and hemoglobin (P = 0.004) and between BHCs and maternal SF (second trimester; P < 0.05) and Hb (third trimester P = 0.02) but only in males. CONCLUSIONS Relationships between maternal iron biomarkers and BWs and BHCs may depend on the timing of pregnancy and offpsring sex. There was a high risk of third trimester iron storage depletion among generally healthy pregnant individuals.
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- Jenna L Evanchuk
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Uduwana S, Nemerofsky S. Umbilical cord management - the first opportunity to improve healthcare disparities. Semin Perinatol 2023:151785. [PMID: 37336672 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2023.151785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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This review focuses on iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in women and children in the United States. These are common, fixable problems that disproportionally affect minority populations. There are many opportunities for successful screening and management. The knowledge and awareness for identification and treatment of our populations' commonest deficiency is crucial.
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- Shanika Uduwana
- Stamford Health, Stamford, CT, United States; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center - Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center - Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY, United States.
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Faysal H, Araji T, Ahmadzia HK. Recognizing who is at risk for postpartum hemorrhage: targeting anemic women and scoring systems for clinical use. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2023; 5:100745. [PMID: 36075528 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100745] [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: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy is a common concern, affecting 38% of women worldwide and up to 50% in developing countries. It is defined differently throughout all 3 trimesters. It has several detrimental effects on pregnancy outcomes for both the mother and the fetus, such as increasing the risk for postpartum depression, preterm delivery, cesarean delivery, preeclampsia, and low birthweight. Management of iron deficiency anemia is done classically via oral iron supplementation. However, recent evidence has shown that intravenous iron is a good alternative to oral iron if patients are unable to tolerate it, not responding, or present with a new diagnosis very late in pregnancy. Management of iron deficiency anemia was demonstrated to be protective against postpartum hemorrhage. Other ways to prevent postpartum hemorrhage include improving prediction tools that can identify those at risk. Several risk assessment kits have been developed to estimate the risk for postpartum hemorrhage among patients and have been proven useful in the prediction of patients at high risk for postpartum hemorrhage despite limitations among low-risk groups. More comprehensive tools are also being explored by determining clinically relevant factors through nomograms, with some proving their efficacy after implementation. Machine learning is also being used to develop more complete tools by including risk factors previously not accounted for. These newer tools, however, still require external validation before being adopted despite promising results under testing conditions.
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- Hani Faysal
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC.
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Lima MRD, Caminha MDFC, Silva SLD, Pereira JDCN, Freitas DL, Lira PICD, Batista Filho M. Temporal evolution of anemia in children aged six to 59 months in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, 1997 to 2016. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE EPIDEMIOLOGIA 2023; 26:e230023. [PMID: 37162066 DOI: 10.1590/1980-549720230023.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the temporal evolution of anemia in children aged six to 59 months in Pernambuco, based on population surveys from 1997, 2006, and 2016 and the factors associated with the situation in 2016. METHODS The field studies took place in the participants' households, in the Recife Metropolitan Area, as well as in the urban and rural inland. The trend study of anemia in children used data from the State Health and Nutrition Survey (Pesquisa Estadual de Saúde e Nutrição - PESN) II (40.9%) and III (32.8%). Data from PESN IV were collected using questionnaires administered to families to verify socioeconomic and individual conditions, as well as anthropometric - weight and height - and biochemical - hemoglobin - records. We adopted the test for trend in proportion for the time trend study and Poisson regression for hypothesis tests for the associated factors. Statistically significance was set at a p-value<0.05. RESULTS In 2016, the prevalence of anemia was 24.2%, indicating a significant reduction in disease incidence. In children aged 6-23 months, this number decreased from PENS II and III to PENS IV - 63 and 55.6 to 37.7% (p<0.001), respectively. In 2016, the statistically significant variables for anemia in children were maternal hemoglobin, child's age, current or recent case of diarrhea, and weight-for-age index. CONCLUSION Between 1997 and 2016, anemia rates decreased, showing an epidemiological trend that can contribute to continuously improve the health of children under five years of age in Pernambuco.
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- Instituto de Medicina Integral Professor Fernando Figueira - Recife (PE), Brasil
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Early pregnancy hemoglobin is associated with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study. Br J Nutr 2022; 128:2097-2104. [PMID: 35139935 DOI: 10.1017/s000711452100502x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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This study aimed to determine the association between hemoglobin (Hb) concentration and Hb change, during early to mid-pregnancy with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This was a clinic-based retrospective cohort study of 1951 healthy pregnant women (18-45 years old) with a singleton gestation attending antenatal care at government health clinics. Hb concentration at first prenatal visit and each trimester was extracted from the antenatal cards. Hb changes from first prenatal visit to first and second trimester as well as from second to third trimester were calculated. Multivariate logistic regression was used with adjustment for covariates. Women with GDM had significantly higher Hb concentrations (Hb 1) at first prenatal visit (< 12 weeks) compared with non-GDM women (11·91 g/dl v.11·74 g/dl). Hb 1 and Hb changes (Hb change 2) from first prenatal visit to the second trimester (23-27th weeks) were significantly associated with GDM risk, with an adjusted OR of 1·14 (95 % CI 1·01, 1·29) and 1·25 (95 % CI 1·05, 1·49), respectively. The significant associations between Hb 1 and Hb change 2 with the risk of GDM were found among non-Malays, overweight/obese and women aged 35 years and above. Women with higher Hb concentrations in early pregnancy were at higher risk of GDM, and such association was significant among women aged 35 years and above, non-Malays and overweight/obese. This raises a potential concern for elevated Fe status in early pregnancy as a risk factor of GDM among Fe-replete women.
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Abbas M, Hayirli Z, Drakesmith H, Andrews SC, Lewis MC. Effects of iron deficiency and iron supplementation at the host-microbiota interface: Could a piglet model unravel complexities of the underlying mechanisms? Front Nutr 2022; 9:927754. [PMID: 36267902 PMCID: PMC9577221 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.927754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Iron deficiency is the most prevalent human micronutrient deficiency, disrupting the physiological development of millions of infants and children. Oral iron supplementation is used to address iron-deficiency anemia and reduce associated stunting but can promote infection risk since restriction of iron availability serves as an innate immune mechanism against invading pathogens. Raised iron availability is associated with an increase in enteric pathogens, especially Enterobacteriaceae species, accompanied by reductions in beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and lactobacilli and may skew the pattern of gut microbiota development. Since the gut microbiota is the primary driver of immune development, deviations from normal patterns of bacterial succession in early life can have long-term implications for immune functionality. There is a paucity of knowledge regarding how both iron deficiency and luminal iron availability affect gut microbiota development, or the subsequent impact on immunity, which are likely to be contributors to the increased risk of infection. Piglets are naturally iron deficient. This is largely due to their low iron endowments at birth (primarily due to large litter sizes), and their rapid growth combined with the low iron levels in sow milk. Thus, piglets consistently become iron deficient within days of birth which rapidly progresses to anemia in the absence of iron supplementation. Moreover, like humans, pigs are omnivorous and share many characteristics of human gut physiology, microbiota and immunity. In addition, their precocial nature permits early maternal separation, individual housing, and tight control of nutritional intake. Here, we highlight the advantages of piglets as valuable and highly relevant models for human infants in promoting understanding of how early iron status impacts physiological development. We also indicate how piglets offer potential to unravel the complexities of microbiota-immune responses during iron deficiency and in response to iron supplementation, and the link between these and increased risk of infectious disease.
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- Munawar Abbas
- Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
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- MRC Human Immunology Unit, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
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Brichta CE, Godwin J, Norlin S, Kling PJ. Impact and interactions between risk factors on the iron status of at-risk neonates. J Perinatol 2022; 42:1103-1109. [PMID: 35132153 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-022-01318-4] [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] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Examine interactions between perinatal risk factors for congenital iron deficiency (ID) using two cohorts. STUDY DESIGN Iron status in a composite 767-member cord blood cohort and a NICU cohort of 257 infants < 33 weeks of gestation or small for gestational age (SGA). Risks for ID were examined. Cord ferritin levels < 84 µg/L defined congenital ID. Serum ferritin < 70 µg/L defined infantile ID at one-month. RESULTS 31% of the cord cohort had congenital ID; risks summative (p < 0.0015). 16% of the NICU cohort had infantile ID; risks not summative. However, 32% had ID if the ferritin threshold was 100 µg/L. Being both preterm (p < 0.0001) and SGA (p < 0.05) negatively impacted cord iron status. Maternal hypertension was a novel predictor of iron status (p = 0.023 in preterm cord; p < 0.0025 in NICU). CONCLUSION Summing risks in term and understanding compounding risks in preterm infants can improve screening and management of ID in at-risk infants.
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- Christine E Brichta
- Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.,UnityPoint Health Meriter, Madison, WI, USA
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- Pediatrics, Children's Mercy and University of Kansas and formerly, Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA. .,UnityPoint Health Meriter, Madison, WI, USA.
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Rezgale R, Pudule I, Cauce V, Klaramunta Antila K, Bule V, Lazdane G, Rezeberga D, Meija L. Iron Status in Pregnant Women in Latvia: An Epidemiological, Cross-Sectional, Multicenter Study According to WHO and UK Criteria. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58070955. [PMID: 35888674 PMCID: PMC9321800 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58070955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background and Objectives: During pregnancy, iron deficiency anaemia is a common problem associated with health risks for both the mother and her foetus/infant. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of iron deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia, and related dietary patterns in pregnant women in Latvia. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, multicentre study included pregnancy data from 974 women. The sample selection was based on the stratification principle (population of women of childbearing age in regions of Latvia). Maternal demographic details, anthropometric measurements, iron status, dietary patterns, and supplementation information were obtained from maternal files and during interviews held in eight outpatient departments of medical institutions and maternity departments. The prevalence was assessed. Chi-square tests and logistic regression were used to identify associations between iron deficiency and sociodemographic characteristics, dietary patterns, and iron supplement intake during pregnancy. The criterion used for the diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia is a Hb level <110 g/L in the 1st and 3rd trimesters and <105 g/L during the 2nd trimester as recommended by the WHO. However, the UK guideline was used for borderline iron deficiency, which is an SF level <30 μg/L in all trimesters. Results: The observed prevalence of anaemia was 2.8% in the first trimester, 7.9% in the second trimester, and 27.0% in the third trimester. The prevalence of iron deficiency was 46.7% in the first trimester, 78.1% in the second trimester, and 91.7% in the third trimester. No associations with dietary patterns were found. Single women had 1.85 times the odds (95% CI 1.07 to 3.18) of being anaemic than married women. Conclusions: Iron deficiency affects a large proportion of pregnant women in Latvia in all trimesters, with iron deficiency anaemia affecting pregnant women in the third trimester. Monitoring and intervention should be performed in a timely and more targeted manner.
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- Roberta Rezgale
- Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Rīga, Latvia; (R.R.); (V.C.); (K.K.A.); (V.B.); (G.L.); (D.R.)
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- Centre for Disease Prevention and Control of Latvia, 22 Duntes Street, LV-1005 Rīga, Latvia;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Rīga, Latvia; (R.R.); (V.C.); (K.K.A.); (V.B.); (G.L.); (D.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Rīga, Latvia; (R.R.); (V.C.); (K.K.A.); (V.B.); (G.L.); (D.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Rīga, Latvia; (R.R.); (V.C.); (K.K.A.); (V.B.); (G.L.); (D.R.)
- Riga East Clinical University Hospital, 2 Hipokrāta Street, LV-1038 Rīga, Latvia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Rīga, Latvia; (R.R.); (V.C.); (K.K.A.); (V.B.); (G.L.); (D.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Rīga, Latvia; (R.R.); (V.C.); (K.K.A.); (V.B.); (G.L.); (D.R.)
- Riga Maternity Hospital, 45 Miera Street, LV-1013 Rīga, Latvia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Rīga, Latvia; (R.R.); (V.C.); (K.K.A.); (V.B.); (G.L.); (D.R.)
- Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, 13 Pilsoņu Street, LV-1002 Rīga, Latvia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +371-294-081-99
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Piskin E, Cianciosi D, Gulec S, Tomas M, Capanoglu E. Iron Absorption: Factors, Limitations, and Improvement Methods. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:20441-20456. [PMID: 35755397 PMCID: PMC9219084 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Iron is an essential element for human life since it participates in many functions in the human body, including oxygen transport, immunity, cell division and differentiation, and energy metabolism. Iron homeostasis is mainly controlled by intestinal absorption because iron does not have active excretory mechanisms for humans. Thus, efficient intestinal iron bioavailability is essential to reduce the risk of iron deficiency anemia. There are two forms of iron, heme and nonheme, found in foods. The average daily dietary iron intake is 10 to 15 mg in humans since only 1 to 2 mg is absorbed through the intestinal system. Nutrient-nutrient interactions may play a role in dietary intestinal iron absorption. Dietary inhibitors such as calcium, phytates, polyphenols and enhancers such as ascorbic acid and proteins mainly influence iron bioavailability. Numerous studies have been carried out for years to enhance iron bioavailability and combat iron deficiency. In addition to traditional methods, innovative techniques are being developed day by day to enhance iron bioavailability. This review will provide information about iron bioavailability, factors affecting absorption, iron deficiency, and recent studies on improving iron bioavailability.
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- Elif Piskin
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Food Engineering Department, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Halkali, 34303 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Pietro Ranieri, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Molecular Nutrition and Human Physiology Laboratory, Department of Food Engineering, İzmir Institute of Technology, 35430 Urla, İzmir
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Food Engineering Department, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Halkali, 34303 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey
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Figueira CO, Surita FG, Fertrin K, Nobrega GDM, Costa ML. Main Complications during Pregnancy and Recommendations for Adequate Antenatal Care in Sickle Cell Disease: A Literature Review. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA : REVISTA DA FEDERACAO BRASILEIRA DAS SOCIEDADES DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA 2022; 44:593-601. [PMID: 35139577 PMCID: PMC9948053 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common monogenic disease worldwide, with a variable prevalence in each continent. A single nucleotide substitution leads to an amino-acid change in the β-globin chain, altering the normal structure ofhemoglobin, which is then called hemoglobin S inherited in homozygosity (HbSS) or double heterozygosity (HbSC, HbSβ), and leads to chronic hemolysis, vaso-occlusion, inflammation, and endothelium activation. Pregnant women with SCD are at a higher risk of developing maternal and perinatal complications. We performed a narrative review of the literature considering SCD and pregnancy, the main clinical and obstetrical complications, the specific antenatal care, and the follow-up for maternal and fetal surveillance. Pregnant women with SCD are at a higher risk of developing clinical and obstetric complications such as pain episodes, pulmonary complications, infections, thromboembolic events, preeclampsia, and maternal death. Their newborns are also at an increased risk of developing neonatal complications: fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, stillbirth. Severe complications can occur in patients of any genotype. We concluded that SCD is a high-risk condition that increases maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. A multidisciplinary approach during pregnancy and the postpartum period is key to adequately diagnose and treat complications.
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Vishal D Naik
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- J. Ramadoss, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Department of Physiology, 275 E Hancock St, C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Rm 195, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. E-mail:
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Cusick SE, Barks A, Georgieff MK. Nutrition and Brain Development. Curr Top Behav Neurosci 2022; 53:131-165. [PMID: 34622395 DOI: 10.1007/7854_2021_244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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All nutrients are essential for brain development, but pre-clinical and clinical studies have revealed sensitive periods of brain development during which key nutrients are critical. An understanding of these nutrient-specific sensitive periods and the accompanying brain regions or processes that are developing can guide effective nutrition interventions as well as the choice of meaningful circuit-specific neurobehavioral tests to best determine outcome. For several nutrients including protein, iron, iodine, and choline, pre-clinical and clinical studies align to identify the same sensitive periods, while for other nutrients, such as long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, zinc, and vitamin D, pre-clinical models demonstrate benefit which is not consistently shown in clinical studies. This discordance of pre-clinical and clinical results is potentially due to key differences in the timing, dose, and/or duration of the nutritional intervention as well as the pre-existing nutritional status of the target population. In general, however, the optimal window of success for nutritional intervention to best support brain development is in late fetal and early postnatal life. Lack of essential nutrients during these times can lead to long-lasting dysfunction and significant loss of developmental potential.
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- Sarah E Cusick
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Aringazina R, Kurmanalina G, Bazargaliyev Y, Kononets V, Kurmanalin B, Bekkuzhin A. Impact of Anemia in Pregnant Women on the Neonatal Conditions. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2021.6751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background. One of the most prevalent illnesses in the world is anemia. Anemia in pregnant women has been a pressing obstetric issue for many years and is one of the most common complications of pregnancy in the world, particularly in developing countries.
Aim. To study the condition of neonates born to women with anemia during pregnancy.
Methods. A retrospective analysis of 230 patients' medical records in maternity and pregnancy pathology departments. The patients were divided into 2 groups: Group 1 consisted of patients suffering from iron deficiency anemia, Group 2 comprised patients without iron deficiency anemia.
Results. The height-to-weight ratio in the group of neonates born to mothers with anemia statistically was significantly lower compared to the control group. The proportion of neonates with hypotrophy in the group born to mothers with anemia statistically was significantly higher. Body length and birth condition indices assessed according to the APGAR scale were virtually identical across the groups.
Conclusions. Anemia during pregnancy affects the trophism of a fetus, which is largely reflected in the health of neonates. Treating maternal anemia is important to prevent or decrease the incidence of underweight in infants at birth.
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Plant-Based Dietary Practices and Socioeconomic Factors That Influence Anemia in India. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13103538. [PMID: 34684539 PMCID: PMC8537570 DOI: 10.3390/nu13103538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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While rates of malnutrition have declined over the last decade in India due to successful government interventions, the prevalence of anemia remains high. Staple foods provide almost 70% of the daily iron intake. As staple foods are a rich source of phytate, this ingested iron is poorly absorbed. Currently, 59% of children below 3 years of age, 50% of expectant mothers and 53% of women aged 15-19 years are anemic. The most common intervention strategy has been through the use of iron supplements. While the compliance has been low and supplies irregular, such high rates of anemia cannot be explained by iron deficiency alone. This review attempts to fit dietary and cooking practices, field-level diagnostics, cultural beliefs and constraints in implementation of management strategies into a larger picture scenario to offer insights as to why anemia continues to plague India. Since the rural Indian diet is predominantly vegetarian, we also review dietary factors that influence non-heme iron absorption. As a reference point, we also contrast anemia-related trends in India to the U.S.A. Thus, this review is an effort to convey a holistic evaluation while providing approaches to address this public health crisis.
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Anemia is defined as a low red blood cell count, a low hematocrit, or a low hemoglobin concentration. In pregnancy, a hemoglobin concentration of less than 11.0 g/dL in the first trimester and less than 10.5 or 11.0 g/dL in the second or third trimester (depending on the guideline used) is considered anemia. Anemia is the most common hematologic abnormality in pregnancy. Maternal anemia is associated with adverse fetal, neonatal and childhood outcomes, but causality is not established. Maternal anemia increases the likelihood of transfusion at delivery. Besides hemodilution, iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia in pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends screening for anemia with a complete blood count in the first trimester and again at 24 0/7 to 28 6/7 weeks of gestation. Mild anemia, with a hemoglobin of 10.0 g/dL or higher and a mildly low or normal mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is likely iron deficiency anemia. A trial of oral iron can be both diagnostic and therapeutic. Mild anemia with a very low MCV, macrocytic anemia, moderate anemia (hemoglobin 7.0-9.9 g/dL) or severe anemia (hemoglobin 4.0-6.9 g/dL) requires further investigation. Once a diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia is confirmed, first-line treatment is oral iron. New evidence suggests that intermittent dosing is as effective as daily or twice-daily dosing with fewer side effects. For patients with iron deficiency anemia who cannot tolerate, cannot absorb, or do not respond to oral iron, intravenous iron is preferred. With contemporary formulations, allergic reactions are rare.
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Colman KS, Pavord S, Roy N. A quality improvement project for the cost-effective management of maternal anaemia. Br J Haematol 2021; 196:445-448. [PMID: 34462912 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Katherine S Colman
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK.,Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Lactoferrin for Prevention and Treatment of Anemia and Inflammation in Pregnant Women: A Comprehensive Review. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9080898. [PMID: 34440102 PMCID: PMC8389615 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9080898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Pregnancy is a physiological state that demands higher level of nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, for the growth and maintenance of the fetus. Iron deficiency is a part of most common diet deficiencies in pregnancy and has high clinical significance leading to the development of syderopenic anemia and its consequences for mother and child, such as higher risk of perinatal death, susceptibility to infection, intra-uteral growth inhibition, prematurity and low birth weight. Hence, iron supplementation is recommended for pregnant women; however dietary intake of iron from most commercially available formulas is often insufficient due to iron-poor bioavailability, or have undesired side-effects in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in a discouraging and distrustful attitude to such treatment. The results of numerous studies indicate that diet supplementation with lactoferrin (LTF), an iron-binding protein, may be advantageous in prophylaxis and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. LTF, administered orally, normalizes iron homeostasis, not only by facilitating iron absorption, but also by inhibiting inflammatory processes responsible for anemia of chronic diseases, characterized by a functional iron deficit for physiological processes. LTF also protects against infections and inflammatory complications, caused by diagnostic surgical interventions in pregnant women. Beneficial, multidirectional actions of LTF during pregnancy encompass, in addition, inhibition of oxidative stress, normalization of intestine and genital tract microbiota and carbohydrate-lipid metabolism, protection of intestine barrier function, promotion of wound healing, as well as hypotensive, analgesic and antistress actions. Bovine lactoferrin (BLTF) is readily available on the nutritional market and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human diet.
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Eweis M, Farid EZ, El-Malky N, Abdel-Rasheed M, Salem S, Shawky S. Prevalence and determinants of anemia during the third trimester of pregnancy. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021; 44:194-199. [PMID: 34330465 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anemia during pregnancy is a significant health problem. We aim to measure the prevalence of anemia in the third trimester of pregnancy in a specific geographical area and identify its risk factors. METHODS A cross-section study was conducted in the antenatal clinic at Beni-Suef University Hospital on 383 pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy. All enrolled women were interviewed about age, education, occupation, family income, vitamin intake, medical history, and nutritional history. A blood sample was examined for hemoglobin concentration from each enrolled woman. RESULTS The prevalence of anemia was 72%. Multiparity, infrequent antenatal visits, irregular intake of iron supplements, low weekly intake of meat and fruits, and frequent daily tea consumption were identified as risk factors for anemia. About 23.6% of the anemic women had small-for-gestational-age fetuses (RR = 25.2). CONCLUSION Anemia by the third trimester of pregnancy represents a major health problem in Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Mohamed Eweis
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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- Department of Reproductive Health Research, National Research Centre, Egypt.
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- Department of Reproductive Health Research, National Research Centre, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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Quezada-Pinedo HG, Cassel F, Duijts L, Muckenthaler MU, Gassmann M, Jaddoe VWV, Reiss IKM, Vermeulen MJ. Maternal Iron Status in Pregnancy and Child Health Outcomes after Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13072221. [PMID: 34203528 PMCID: PMC8308244 DOI: 10.3390/nu13072221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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In pregnancy, iron deficiency and iron overload increase the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, but the effects of maternal iron status on long-term child health are poorly understood. The aim of the study was to systematically review and analyze the literature on maternal iron status in pregnancy and long-term outcomes in the offspring after birth. We report a systematic review on maternal iron status during pregnancy in relation to child health outcomes after birth, from database inception until 21 January 2021, with methodological quality rating (Newcastle-Ottawa tool) and random-effect meta-analysis. (PROSPERO, CRD42020162202). The search identified 8139 studies, of which 44 were included, describing 12,7849 mother–child pairs. Heterogeneity amongst the studies was strong. Methodological quality was predominantly moderate to high. Iron status was measured usually late in pregnancy. The majority of studies compared categories based on maternal ferritin, however, definitions of iron deficiency differed across studies. The follow-up period was predominantly limited to infancy. Fifteen studies reported outcomes on child iron status or hemoglobin, 20 on neurodevelopmental outcomes, and the remainder on a variety of other outcomes. In half of the studies, low maternal iron status or iron deficiency was associated with adverse outcomes in children. Meta-analyses showed an association of maternal ferritin with child soluble transferrin receptor concentrations, though child ferritin, transferrin saturation, or hemoglobin values showed no consistent association. Studies on maternal iron status above normal, or iron excess, suggest deleterious effects on infant growth, cognition, and childhood Type 1 diabetes. Maternal iron status in pregnancy was not consistently associated with child iron status after birth. The very heterogeneous set of studies suggests detrimental effects of iron deficiency, and possibly also of overload, on other outcomes including child neurodevelopment. Studies are needed to determine clinically meaningful definitions of iron deficiency and overload in pregnancy.
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- Hugo G. Quezada-Pinedo
- The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (H.G.Q.-P.); (V.W.V.J.); (I.K.M.R.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (F.C.); (L.D.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (F.C.); (L.D.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Molecular Medicine Partnership Unit, University Hospital Heidelberg, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany;
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- Institute of Veterinary Physiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland;
- Zurich Center for Integrative, Human Physiology, University of Zurich, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
- School of Medicine, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15102, Peru
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- The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (H.G.Q.-P.); (V.W.V.J.); (I.K.M.R.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (H.G.Q.-P.); (V.W.V.J.); (I.K.M.R.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (F.C.); (L.D.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Erasmus MC-Sophia, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (F.C.); (L.D.)
- Correspondence:
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Anemia and Nutritional Status of Syrian Refugee Mothers and Their Children under Five Years in Greater Beirut, Lebanon. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18136894. [PMID: 34199032 PMCID: PMC8297067 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18136894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The objective was to assess the prevalence of anemia and nutritional status of mothers and children under five years among Syrian refugees in Lebanon and to identify nutritional deficiencies among pregnant, lactating, and non-pregnant non-lactating (NPNLM) mothers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Syrian refugee mothers with children under five years in Greater Beirut, Lebanon (n = 433). Data on socio-economic status, maternal health, lifestyle characteristics, dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, and hemoglobin concentrations were collected. The prevalence of anemia was 21.7% among mothers and 30.5% among children. NPNLM with overweight/obesity and an at-risk waist circumference (WC) had 14.7-times and 10.9-times higher odds of anemia than mothers with normal WC and weight. Children of anemic mothers had 2.7-times and 4.4-times higher odds of total and mild anemia than those of non-anemic. Higher odds of mild anemia were found among children of lactating mothers than of NPNLM. A high percent energy intake of total fat and sugar was found among all mothers. Nutritional inadequacy was identified in higher proportions of lactating and pregnant mothers than NPNLM. Our findings highlighted the co-existence of overnutrition and anemia among Syrian refugee mothers and undernutrition among children from the same household. Culture-specific interventions are needed to support maternal nutrition, to ensure the health and wellbeing of their offspring.
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Evidence-Based Recommendations for an Optimal Prenatal Supplement for Women in the U.S., Part Two: Minerals. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13061849. [PMID: 34071548 PMCID: PMC8229801 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The levels of many essential minerals decrease during pregnancy if un-supplemented, including calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and possibly chromium and iodine. Sub-optimal intake of minerals from preconception through pregnancy increases the risk of many pregnancy complications and infant health problems. In the U.S., dietary intake of minerals is often below the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), especially for iodine and magnesium, and 28% of women develop iron deficiency anemia during their third trimester. The goal of this paper is to propose evidence-based recommendations for the optimal level of prenatal supplementation for each mineral for most women in the United States. Overall, the evidence suggests that optimal mineral supplementation can significantly reduce a wide range of pregnancy complications (including anemia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, hyperthyroidism, miscarriage, and pre-eclampsia) and infant health problems (including anemia, asthma/wheeze, autism, cerebral palsy, hypothyroidism, intellectual disability, low birth weight, neural tube defects, preterm birth, rickets, and wheeze). An evaluation of 180 commercial prenatal supplements found that they varied widely in mineral content, often contained only a subset of essential minerals, and the levels were often below our recommendations. Therefore, there is a need to establish recommendations on the optimal level of mineral supplementation during pregnancy.
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Gajbhiye S, Koli PG, Harit M, Chitrakar M, Bavane V, Chawda M. An Evaluation of the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Abhraloha Compared With Oral Ferrous Ascorbate on Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women: A Randomized Controlled, Parallel-Group, Assessor-Blind Clinical Trial. Cureus 2021; 13:e14348. [PMID: 33972905 PMCID: PMC8104902 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background and objective Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common condition in women for which ferrous ascorbate (FA) is often prescribed, which can lead to multiple side effects. Abhraloha is an Ayurvedic medicine that has been used for decades in India to treat IDA. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Abhraloha with regard to change in hemoglobin (Hb) levels as compared to the standard treatment using FA in participants with IDA. Materials and methods We conducted a single-center, pragmatic, prospective, randomized, active-controlled, two-arm, parallel-group, assessor-blind study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Abhraloha with regard to change in Hb levels as compared to the standard treatment using FA in participants suffering from IDA. The eligible participants were randomized and were advised to take either Abhraloha (two tablets twice a day) or FA (one tablet twice a day) for eight weeks; they were asked to follow up after 14 days for re-evaluation. On visit 1 and during the study period, the physician assessed the participants on the Pandurog scale and subjective variables. Descriptive statistics were used with unpaired T-test/Mann-Whitney U test for comparison between the groups. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for within-group analysis, and the chi-square test/Fisher's exact test was employed for categorical data. Results Based on our findings, Abhraloha tablets significantly increased all the variables including the Pandurog scale after eight weeks of treatment. Abhraloha reduced total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) and peripheral smear lymphocyte (PSL), which is consistent with an improvement in IDA. There was a statistically significant increase in Hb, red blood cell (RBC) count, packed cell volume (PCV), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) in the Abhraloha group as compared with the FA group at eight weeks. The Abhraloha group also exhibited a statistically significant improvement in all the subjective variables. Abhraloha was found to be safe and well-tolerated among the participants. Conclusions Abhraloha possesses hematinic activity and it improves all the blood indices. It is associated with significantly fewer adverse effects compared to oral iron therapy, which proves that it can be safely used for the treatment of IDA.
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- Snehalata Gajbhiye
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College - King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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- Pharmacology, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College - King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, IND
- Pharmacology, Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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- Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, DY Patil Deemed To Be University School of Ayurveda, Mumbai, IND
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- Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, DY Patil Deemed To Be University School of Ayurveda, Mumbai, IND
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- Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, DY Patil Deemed To Be University School of Ayurveda, Mumbai, IND
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- Medical Services, Shree Dhootapapeshwar Limited, Mumbai, IND
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Locks LM, Patel A, Katz E, Simmons E, Hibberd P. Seasonal trends and maternal characteristics as predictors of maternal undernutrition and low birthweight in Eastern Maharashtra, India. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2021; 17:e13087. [PMID: 33006259 PMCID: PMC7988872 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Few studies have assessed whether women and infants in rural and peri-urban communities in South Asia experience seasonal fluctuations in nutritional status; however, a handful of studies have documented seasonal variability in risk factors for undernutrition including food availability, physical activity and infections. We used data from the Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) registry, a population-based pregnancy and birth registry in Eastern Maharashtra, India, to analyse seasonal trends in birthweight and maternal nutritional status-body mass index (BMI) and haemoglobin-in the first trimester of pregnancy. We plotted monthly and seasonal trends in birthweight, and maternal BMI and haemoglobin, and used multivariable regression models to identify seasonal and maternal characteristics that predicted each outcome. Between October 2014 and January 2018, MNH included 29,253 livebirths with recorded birthweight. BMI was assessed in 15,252 women less than 12 weeks of gestation and haemoglobin in 18,278 women less than 13 weeks of gestation. Maternal characteristics (age, education, parity and height) were significantly associated with nutritional status; however, there were minimal seasonal fluctuations in birthweight or maternal nutrition. There were significant secular trends in maternal haemoglobin; between 2014 and 2018, the prevalence of maternal anaemia decreased from 91% to 79% and moderate or severe anaemia from 53% to 37%. The prevalence of maternal underweight (45.3%) and overweight (9.8%) and low birthweight (19.1%) remained relatively constant over the study period. Our findings highlight that in some rural and peri-urban areas in South Asia, tackling systemic drivers of malnutrition may be more effective than targeted interventions based on season.
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- Lindsey M. Locks
- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent CollegeBoston UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of Global Health, School of Public HealthBoston UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Global Health, School of Public HealthBoston UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Global Health, School of Public HealthBoston UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Global Health, School of Public HealthBoston UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
- School of MedicineBoston UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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Prevention of iron deficiency anemia in infants and toddlers. Pediatr Res 2021; 89:63-73. [PMID: 32330927 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-020-0907-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Anemia, defined as a low blood hemoglobin concentration, is a major global public health problem. Identification of anemia is crucial to public health interventions. It is estimated globally that 273 million children under 5 years of age were anemic in 2011, and about ~50% of those cases were attributable to iron deficiency (Lancet Global Health 1:e16-e25, 2013). Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) in infants adversely impacts short-term hematological indices and long-term neuro-cognitive functions of learning and memory that result in both fatigue and low economic productivity. IDA contributes to death and disability and is an important risk factor for maternal and perinatal mortality, including the risks for stillbirths, prematurity, and low birth weight (Comparative Quantification of Health Risks: Global and Regional Burden of Disease Attributable to Selected Major Risk Factors. Ch. 3 (World Health Organization, Geneva, 2004)). Reduction in early infantile anemia and newborn mortality rates is possible with easily implemented, low- to no-cost intervention such as delayed cord clamping (DCC). DCC until 1-3 min after birth facilitates placental transfusion and iron-rich blood flow to the newborn. DCC, an effective anemia prevention strategy, requires cooperation among health providers involved in childbirth, and a participatory culture change in public health. Public intervention strategies must consider multiple factors associated with anemia listed in this review before designing intervention studies that aim to reduce anemia prevalence in infants and toddlers. IMPACT: Anemia, defined as a low blood hemoglobin concentration, is a major global public health problem and identification of anemia is crucial to public health interventions. Delayed cord clamping (DCC) until 1-3 min after birth facilitates placental transfusion and iron-rich blood flow to the newborn. Reduction in early infantile anemia and newborn mortality rates is possible with easily implemented, low- to no-cost intervention such as DCC.
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Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) consumption as a nutrition source for mild anemia. GACETA SANITARIA 2021; 35 Suppl 2:S271-S274. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Farias PM, Marcelino G, Santana LF, de Almeida EB, Guimarães RDCA, Pott A, Hiane PA, Freitas KDC. Minerals in Pregnancy and Their Impact on Child Growth and Development. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25235630. [PMID: 33265961 PMCID: PMC7730771 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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During pregnancy, women undergo metabolic and physiological changes, and their needs are higher, to maintain growth and development of the fetus. If the nutritional status of the expectant mother is not satisfactory, some maternal and neonatal complications can occur. In the second and third trimester of pregnancy, there is a reserve of nutrients in the fetus that can be utilized after birth; thereby, children present an accelerated growth in the first years of life, which is a proven response to the available nutrition pattern. However, if such a pattern is insufficient, there will be deficits during development, including brain function. Therefore, despite many recent published works about gestational nutrition, uncertainties still remain on the mechanisms of absorption, distribution, and excretion of micronutrients. Further elucidation is needed to better understand the impacts caused either by deficiency or excess of some micronutrients. Thus, to illustrate the contributions of minerals during prenatal development and in children, iodine, selenium, iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium were selected. Our study sought to review the consequences related to gestational deficiency of the referred minerals and their impact on growth and development in children born from mothers with such deficiencies
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- Patricia Miranda Farias
- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil; (P.M.F.); (G.M.); (L.F.S.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil; (P.M.F.); (G.M.); (L.F.S.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil; (P.M.F.); (G.M.); (L.F.S.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.)
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- Biologist, Hematology Laboratory, State Secretariat of Health of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79084-180, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil; (P.M.F.); (G.M.); (L.F.S.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.)
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil; (P.M.F.); (G.M.); (L.F.S.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil; (P.M.F.); (G.M.); (L.F.S.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-67-3345-7416
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Gies S, Roberts SA, Diallo S, Lompo OM, Tinto H, Brabin BJ. Risk of malaria in young children after periconceptional iron supplementation. MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION 2020; 17:e13106. [PMID: 33236840 PMCID: PMC7988873 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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This study in Burkina Faso investigated whether offspring of young mothers who had received weekly periconceptional iron supplementation in a randomised controlled trial were at increased risk of malaria. A child safety survey was undertaken in the peak month of malaria transmission towards the end of the trial to assess child iron biomarkers, nutritional status, anaemia and malaria outcomes. Antenatal iron biomarkers, preterm birth, fetal growth restriction and placental pathology for malaria and chorioamnionitis were assessed. Data were available for 180 babies surviving to the time of the survey when their median age was 9 months. Prevalence of maternal iron deficiency in the last trimester based on low body iron stores was 16%. Prevalence of active placental malaria infection was 24.8%, past infection 59% and chorioamnionitis 55.6%. Babies of iron supplemented women had lower median gestational age. Four out of five children ≥ 6 months were iron deficient, and 98% were anaemic. At 4 months malaria prevalence was 45%. Child iron biomarkers, anaemia and malaria outcomes did not differ by trial arm. Factors associated with childhood parasitaemia were third trimester C-reactive protein level (OR 2.1; 95% CI 1.1-3.9), active placental malaria (OR 5.8; 1.0-32.5, P = 0.042) and child body iron stores (OR 1.13; 1.04-1.23, P = 0.002). Chorioamnionitis was associated with reduced risk of child parasitaemia (OR 0.4; 0.1-1.0, P = 0.038). Periconceptional iron supplementation of young women did not alter body iron stores of their children. Higher child body iron stores and placental malaria increased risk of childhood parasitaemia.
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- Sabine Gies
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium.,Medical Mission Institute, Wurzburg, Germany
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- Centre for Biostatistics, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), Manchester, UK
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- Institute for Research in Health Sciences-Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro (IRSS-URCN), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service d'Anatomocytopathologie et de Médicine Légale, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Institute for Research in Health Sciences-Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro (IRSS-URCN), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Clinical Division, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK.,Institute of Infection and Global Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Global Child Health Group, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Sanni OB, Chambers T, Li JH, Rowe S, Woodman AG, Ospina MB, Bourque SL. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the correlation between maternal and neonatal iron status and haematologic indices. EClinicalMedicine 2020; 27:100555. [PMID: 33205030 PMCID: PMC7648126 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Iron deficiency (ID) is the leading single-nutrient deficiency in the world. Anaemia is a common outcome of ID that affects half of pregnancies worldwide with serious consequences for child development. Whether haematologic indices and biomarkers of iron status in pregnant women correlate with those of their neonates is unclear. This systematic review evaluated studies comparing haematologic and iron status indices in pregnant women and their newborns/neonates. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science from database inception until March 2020 for primary studies comparing haematologic and iron status indices between women and their newborns up to 48 h after birth. We summarized the results descriptively and calculated pooled correlation coefficients in mothers and newborns/neonates using the Schmidt-Hunter method. The protocol was registered at PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (Registration number: CRD42018093094). FINDINGS Sixty-five studies were included. Pooled correlation coefficients for biomarkers of iron status in mothers and newborns/neonates were 0.13 (ferritin), 0.42 (hepcidin), 0.30 (serum/plasma iron), 0.09 (transferrin), 0.20 (transferrin saturation), and 0.16 (total iron binding capacity). Pooled correlation coefficients for haematological indices in mothers and newborns/neonates were 0.15 (haemoglobin), 0.15 (haematocrit), 0.25 (mean cell/corpuscular haemoglobin), 0.22 (mean cell/corpuscular volume). INTERPRETATION Maternal biomarkers of iron and haematologic status correlate poorly with those in newborns/neonates. These results underscore a need for alternative approaches to estimate foetal/neonatal iron status and haematological indices. FUNDING MBO and SLB hold Canada Research Chairs, and grants from the Women and Children's Health Research Institute and Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
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- Omolara B Sanni
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- John W. Scott Health Sciences Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Departments of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Departments of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Departments of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Villafuerte Gálvez JA, Silvester JA. Safety of a GFD in Pregnant Women Without Celiac Disease: Investigating Ingrained Habits. Dig Dis Sci 2020; 65:2751-2753. [PMID: 32651744 PMCID: PMC7494618 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06452-7] [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: 12/09/2022]
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- Javier A Villafuerte Gálvez
- Harvard Celiac Research Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- Digestive Disease Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Harvard Celiac Research Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Digestive Disease Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Gustin K, Barman M, Stråvik M, Levi M, Englund-Ögge L, Murray F, Jacobsson B, Sandberg AS, Sandin A, Wold AE, Vahter M, Kippler M. Low-level maternal exposure to cadmium, lead, and mercury and birth outcomes in a Swedish prospective birth-cohort. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 265:114986. [PMID: 32585550 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Observational studies have indicated that low-to-moderate exposure to cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg) adversely affects birth anthropometry, but results are inconclusive. The aim of this study was to elucidate potential impact on birth anthropometry of exposure to Cd, Pb, and Hg in pregnant women, and to identify the main dietary sources. In the NICE (Nutritional impact on Immunological maturation during Childhood in relation to the Environment) birth-cohort in northern Sweden, blood and urine were collected from pregnant women in early third trimester. Cd, Pb and Hg were measured in erythrocytes (n = 584), and Cd also in urine (n = 581), by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Dietary data were collected through a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire administered in mid-third trimester. Birth anthropometry data were extracted from hospital records. In multivariable-adjusted spline regression models, a doubling of maternal erythrocyte Cd (median: 0.29 μg/kg) above the spline knot of 0.50 μg/kg was associated with reduced birth weight (B: -191 g; 95% CI: -315, -68) and length (-0.67 cm; -1.2, -0.14). The association with birth weight remained when the analysis was restricted to never-smokers. Likewise, a doubling of erythrocyte Hg (median 1.5 μg/kg, mainly MeHg) above 1.0 μg/kg, was associated with decreased birth weight (-59 g; -115, -3.0), and length (-0.29 cm; -0.54, -0.047). Maternal Pb (median 11 μg/kg) was unrelated to birth weight and length. Erythrocyte Cd was primarily associated with intake of plant derived foods, Pb with game meat, tea and coffee, and Hg with fish. The results indicated that low-level maternal Cd and Hg exposure were associated with poorer birth anthropometry. Further prospective studies in low-level exposed populations are warranted.
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- Klara Gustin
- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Food and Nutrition Science, Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Food and Nutrition Science, Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Odontology/Cariology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden; Sunderby Research Unit, Region Norrbotten, Luleå, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Genetics and Bioinformatics, Domain of Health Data and Digitalisation, Institute of Public Health Oslo, Norway
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- Food and Nutrition Science, Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Unit of Pediatrics, Sunderby Research Unit, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Dept, of Infectious Diseases, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Sangkhae V, Fisher AL, Wong S, Koenig MD, Tussing-Humphreys L, Chu A, Lelić M, Ganz T, Nemeth E. Effects of maternal iron status on placental and fetal iron homeostasis. J Clin Invest 2020; 130:625-640. [PMID: 31661462 DOI: 10.1172/jci127341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Iron deficiency is common worldwide and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The increasing prevalence of indiscriminate iron supplementation during pregnancy also raises concerns about the potential adverse effects of iron excess. We examined how maternal iron status affects the delivery of iron to the placenta and fetus. Using mouse models, we documented maternal homeostatic mechanisms that protect the placenta and fetus from maternal iron excess. We determined that under physiological conditions or in iron deficiency, fetal and placental hepcidin did not regulate fetal iron endowment. With maternal iron deficiency, critical transporters mediating placental iron uptake (transferrin receptor 1 [TFR1]) and export (ferroportin [FPN]) were strongly regulated. In mice, not only was TFR1 increased, but FPN was surprisingly decreased to preserve placental iron in the face of fetal iron deficiency. In human placentas from pregnancies with mild iron deficiency, TFR1 was increased, but there was no change in FPN. However, induction of more severe iron deficiency in human trophoblast in vitro resulted in the regulation of both TFR1 and FPN, similar to what was observed in the mouse model. This placental adaptation that prioritizes placental iron is mediated by iron regulatory protein 1 (IRP1) and is important for the maintenance of mitochondrial respiration, thus ultimately protecting the fetus from the potentially dire consequences of generalized placental dysfunction.
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- Center for Iron Disorders, Department of Medicine, and.,Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology Graduate Program, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Center for Iron Disorders, Department of Medicine, and
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- Department of Women's, Children's and Family Health Science, College of Nursing
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- Division of Academic Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, and.,Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology and Developmental Biology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Medical Faculty, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Center for Iron Disorders, Department of Medicine, and
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Garzon S, Cacciato PM, Certelli C, Salvaggio C, Magliarditi M, Rizzo G. Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy: Novel Approaches for an Old Problem. Oman Med J 2020; 35:e166. [PMID: 32953141 PMCID: PMC7477519 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2020.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Iron needs increase exponentially during pregnancy to meet the increased demands of the fetoplacental unit, to expand maternal erythrocyte mass, and to compensate for iron loss at delivery. In more than 80% of countries in the world, the prevalence of anemia in pregnancy is > 20% and could be considered a major public health problem. The global prevalence of anemia in pregnancy is estimated to be approximately 41.8%. Undiagnosed and untreated iron deficiency anemia (IDA) can have a great impact on maternal and fetal health. Indeed, chronic iron deficiency can affect the general wellbeing of the mother and leads to fatigue and reduced working capacity. Given the significant adverse impact on maternal-fetal outcomes, early recognition and treatment of this clinical condition is fundamental. Therefore, the laboratory assays are recommended from the first trimester to evaluate the iron status. Oral iron supplementation is the first line of treatment in cases of mild anemia. However, considering the numerous gastrointestinal side effects that often lead to poor compliance, other therapeutic strategies should be evaluated. This review aims to provide an overview of the current evidence about the management of IDA in pregnancy and available treatment options.
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- Simone Garzon
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, Filippo Del Ponte Hospital, Varese, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale 2 Caltanissetta, Sant'Elia Hospital, Caltanissetta, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Policlinico Universitario Gazzi, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Delaney KM, Guillet R, Pressman EK, Caulfield LE, Zavaleta N, Abrams SA, O'Brien KO. Iron absorption during pregnancy is underestimated when iron utilization by the placenta and fetus is ignored. Am J Clin Nutr 2020; 112:576-585. [PMID: 32614379 PMCID: PMC7458780 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqaa155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Maternal iron absorption during pregnancy can be evaluated using RBC incorporation of orally administered stable iron isotope. This approach underestimates true maternal absorption of iron as it does not account for absorbed iron that is transferred to the fetus or retained within the placenta. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to re-evaluate maternal iron absorption after factoring in these losses and identify factors associated with iron partitioning between the maternal, neonatal, and placental compartments. METHODS This study utilized data from stable iron isotope studies carried out in 68 women during the third trimester of pregnancy. Iron status indicators and stable iron isotopic enrichment were measured in maternal blood, umbilical cord blood, and placental tissue when available. Factors associated with iron isotope partitioning between the maternal, neonatal, and placental compartments were identified. RESULTS On average, true maternal absorption of iron increased by 10% (from 19% to 21%) after accounting for absorbed iron present in the newborn (P < 0.001), and further increased by 7%, (from 39% to 42%, P < 0.001) after accounting for iron retained within the placenta. On average, 2% of recovered tracer was present in the placenta and 6% was found in the newborn. Net transfer of iron to the neonate was higher in women with lower total body iron (standardized β = -0.48, P < 0.01) and lower maternal hepcidin (standardized β = -0.66, P < 0.01). In women carrying multiple fetuses, neonatal hepcidin explained a significant amount of observed variance in net placental transfer of absorbed iron (R = 0.95, P = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Maternal RBC iron incorporation of an orally ingested tracer underestimated true maternal iron absorption. The degree of underestimation was greatest in women with low body iron. Maternal hepcidin was inversely associated with maternal RBC iron utilization, whereas neonatal hepcidin explained variance in net transfer of iron to the neonatal compartment.These trials were registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01019096 and NCT01582802.
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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Superti F. Lactoferrin from Bovine Milk: A Protective Companion for Life. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12092562. [PMID: 32847014 PMCID: PMC7551115 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Lactoferrin (Lf), an iron-binding multifunctional glycoprotein belonging to the transferrin family, is present in most biological secretions and reaches particularly high concentrations in colostrum and breast milk. A key function of lactoferrin is non-immune defence and it is considered to be a mediator linking innate and adaptive immune responses. Lf from bovine milk (bLf), the main Lf used in human medicine because of its easy availability, has been designated by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a food additive that is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Among the numerous protective activities exercised by this nutraceutical protein, the most important ones demonstrated after its oral administration are: Antianemic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antioxidant and anticancer activities. All these activities underline the significance in host defence of bLf, which represents an ideal nutraceutical product both for its economic production and for its tolerance after ingestion. The purpose of this review is to summarize the most important beneficial activities demonstrated following the oral administration of bLf, trying to identify potential perspectives on its prophylactic and therapeutic applications in the future.
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- Fabiana Superti
- National Centre for Innovative Technologies in Public Health, National Institute of Health, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Guinn NR, Cooter ML, Maisonave Y, Grimsley A, Cellura C, Grotegut CA, Lamon A, Aronson S. How do I develop a process to effectively treat parturients with iron deficiency anemia? Transfusion 2020; 60:2476-2481. [DOI: 10.1111/trf.15930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Nicole R. Guinn
- Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology Penn Medicine Princeton Health Plainsboro New Jersey USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina USA
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Shand A, Austin K, Nassar N, Kidson‐Gerber G. Pharmacological management of anaemia in pregnancy: a review. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY PRACTICE AND RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jppr.1648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Antonia Shand
- Child Population and Translational Health Research Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School The University of Sydney Sydney Australia
- Royal Hospital for Women Randwick Australia
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- Royal Hospital for Women Randwick Australia
- Royal North Shore Hospital St Leonards Australia
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- Child Population and Translational Health Research Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School The University of Sydney Sydney Australia
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- Royal Hospital for Women Randwick Australia
- Department of Haematology Prince of Wales Hospital Sydney Australia
- University of New South Wales Kensington Australia
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Effect of micronutrient supplements on low-risk pregnancies in high-income countries: a systematic quantitative literature review. Public Health Nutr 2020; 23:2434-2444. [PMID: 32515722 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980020000725] [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: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the quantity and focus of recent empirical research regarding the effect of micronutrient supplementation on live birth outcomes in low-risk pregnancies from high-income countries. DESIGN A systematic quantitative literature review. SETTING Low-risk pregnancies in World Bank-classified high-income countries, 2019. RESULTS Using carefully selected search criteria, a total of 2475 publications were identified, of which seventeen papers met the inclusion criteria for this review. Data contributing to nine of the studies were sourced from four cohorts; research originated from ten countries. These cohorts exhibited a large number of participants, stable data and a low probability of bias. The most recent empirical data offered by these studies was 2011; the most historical was 1980. In total, fifty-five categorical outcome/supplement combinations were examined; 67·3 % reported no evidence of micronutrient supplementation influencing selected outcomes. CONCLUSIONS A coordinated, cohesive and uniform empirical approach to future studies is required to determine what constitutes appropriate, effective and safe micronutrient supplementation in contemporary cohorts from high-income countries, and how this might influence pregnancy outcomes.
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Yadav G, Chambial S, Agrawal N, Gothwal M, Kathuria P, Singh P, Sharma P, Sharma PP. Blood lead levels in antenatal women and its association with iron deficiency anemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:3106-3111. [PMID: 32984181 PMCID: PMC7491757 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_78_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Lead is one of the most toxic heavy metal prevalent in the environment, which affects almost all major organs including heart, brain, intestines, kidneys as well as reproductive organs. It has been known that serum iron deficiency is associated with increased serum lead levels as lead is a particularly pernicious element to iron metabolism. Lead is also known to freely cross the placenta too; hence, this study was planned to determine any association between antenatal iron deficiency anemia (IDA), raised blood lead levels (BPb), and adverse pregnancy outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was an observational study done on 99 antenatal women with IDA and 41 nonanemic antenatal women. Lead levels were assessed in these 140 antenatal women and they were followed for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Chi-square test was used to find a difference in quantitative variables and Pearson's correlation test was used to assess association between BPb and hemoglobin levels. RESULTS We found that in 11 out of 99 (11.11%) women with IDA, BPb levels were high as compared to high BPb levels in only 1 out of 41 (2.4%) women without IDA and the high BPb levels ranged from 4 μg/dl-16.9 μg/dl with a mean BPb of 8.1 μg/dl. The difference in BPb among anemic and nonanemic antenatal women was significant (P < 0.05) and there was a negative dose effect relationship between BPb levels and hemoglobin levels. This difference in antenatal outcomes among women with and without high BPb levels was also significant with increased incidence of pre-eclampsia, FGR, and preterm deliveries in women with raised BPb levels. The incidence of NICU admission was also higher in the neonates of mothers with high BPb levels. CONCLUSIONS We propose screening of high-risk women based on their social, occupational, environmental, and personal factors, with serum lead levels in the preconception period itself. All public and personal measures must be taken to reduce lead consumption and exposure in the preconception and antenatal period.
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- Garima Yadav
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Iron Homeostasis Disruption and Oxidative Stress in Preterm Newborns. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12061554. [PMID: 32471148 PMCID: PMC7352191 DOI: 10.3390/nu12061554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Iron is an essential micronutrient for early development, being involved in several cellular processes and playing a significant role in neurodevelopment. Prematurity may impact on iron homeostasis in different ways. On the one hand, more than half of preterm infants develop iron deficiency (ID)/ID anemia (IDA), due to the shorter duration of pregnancy, early postnatal growth, insufficient erythropoiesis, and phlebotomy losses. On the other hand, the sickest patients are exposed to erythrocytes transfusions, increasing the risk of iron overload under conditions of impaired antioxidant capacity. Prevention of iron shortage through placental transfusion, blood-sparing practices for laboratory assessments, and iron supplementation is the first frontier in the management of anemia in preterm infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the administration of 2 mg/kg/day of oral elemental iron to human milk-fed preterm infants from one month of age to prevent ID. To date, there is no consensus on the type of iron preparations, dosages, or starting time of administration to meet optimal cost-efficacy and safety measures. We will identify the main determinants of iron homeostasis in premature infants, elaborate on iron-mediated redox unbalance, and highlight areas for further research to tailor the management of iron metabolism.
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Maternal Dietary Intakes, Red Blood Cell Indices and Risk for Anemia in the First, Second and Third Trimesters of Pregnancy and at Predelivery. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12030777. [PMID: 32183478 PMCID: PMC7146471 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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As anemia remains a major public health problem in Ghana, we examined the effect of dietary intakes, and antenatal care (ANC) practices on red cell indices and anemia prevalence during the pregnancy continuum for 415 women. Dietary history was taken using the Food and Agriculture Organization minimum dietary diversity indicator for women (MDD-W). Intake of ≥5 food groups was a proxy for micronutrient adequacy. Odds for anemia and meeting the MDD-W were estimated using ordinal and binary logistic regressions respectively. Intakes of 41.4% were micronutrient inadequate. At any time point in pregnancy, 54.4% were anemic (mild = 31.1%; moderate = 23.1%; severe = 0.2%) with 10%-point variation across the first (57.3%), second (56.4%) and third (53.3%) trimesters and pre-delivery (47.7%); 27.8% were anemic throughout pregnancy while 17.1% were never anemic. Morphologically, microcytic (79.4%) and hypochromic (29.3%) anemia were most prevalent, indicating nutritional deficiencies. Planning the pregnancy was a significant determinant for meeting the MDD-W. Overall, adolescence, poor diet, suboptimum ANC and underweight were associated with moderate and severe anemia. In specific time-points, dietary counselling, malaria, iron-folic acid supplementation, sickle cell disease and preeclampsia were observed. Decline of anemia during pregnancy suggests the positive impact of ANC services and supports strengthening education on dietary diversification during ANC.
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Naidoo P, Naidoo RN, Ramkaran P, Chuturgoon AA. Effect of maternal HIV infection, BMI and NOx air pollution exposure on birth outcomes in South African pregnant women genotyped for the p53 Pro72Arg (rs1042522). Int J Immunogenet 2020; 47:414-429. [PMID: 32080966 DOI: 10.1111/iji.12481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Tumour suppressor protein, p53, plays a role in modulating innate immune responses, DNA repair, cell cycle arrest, senescence and apoptosis. Maternal nitrogen oxide (NOx) air pollution exposure, body mass index (BMI), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and p53 Pro72Arg (rs1042522) affect foetal growth. We investigated whether the aforementioned factors influence birth outcomes in a South African population. Pregnant women (n = 300; HIV -ve = 194 and HIV +ve = 106) were genotyped for the p53 rs1042522 using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP), and further stratified based on HIV status, infants' birthweight (BW; NBW: normal BW [>2,500 g] and LBW: low BW [<2,500 g]) and gestational age (GA; NGA: normal GA [>37 weeks] and PTB: preterm birth [≤37 weeks]). A land use regression model was developed to characterize maternal NOx exposure. Pearson's correlation and multivariate regression analysis statistical tests were used to determine the effect of rs1042522 genotyped pregnant women's BMI and NOx exposure on maternal blood pressure and haemoglobin and iron levels, and infants' anthropometric measurements and Appearance Pulse Grimace Activity and Respiration (APGAR) scores. The prevalence of LBW and PTB was 14.7% and 18.7%, respectively. The LBW group had a higher frequency of the variant Arg-allele versus NBW group (47.7% vs. 31.4%, p = .0046, OR = 2.0, 95% CI = 1.26-3.17). No association was observed between NGA and PTB groups. A significant association between BMI and systolic blood pressure (r = .50, p = .00; B = 0.76, p = .002) and birth length (r = -.28, p = .01; B = -0.107, p = .011), and NOx and birth length (r = -.26, p = .08; B = -0.191, p = .046) and birthweight (B = -8.87, p = .048) was observed in HIV-infected mothers with the variant Pro/Arg + Arg/Arg genotypes. Mothers from the LBW group with the variant genotypes displayed an association between NOx and diastolic blood pressure (r = .58, p = .04), blood iron levels (r = -.60, p = .04; B = -0.204, p = .004), APGAR scores at 1 min (r = -.86, p = .00; B = -0.101, p = .003) and 5 min (r = -.75, p = .01) and birth length (r = -.61, p = .04), and BMI and diastolic blood pressure (r = .72, p = .01). In the PTB group, maternal variant genotypes and NOx were associated with blood haemoglobin levels (B = -0.132, p = .045) and APGAR scores at 1 min (B = -0.161, p = .045) and 5 min (B = -0.147, p = .043). Maternal rs1042522 Arg-allele, HIV infection, BMI and NOx exposure collectively play a role in lowering blood iron levels, gestational hypertension and LBW outcomes.
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- Pragalathan Naidoo
- Discipline of Medical Biochemistry and Chemical Pathology, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Occupational and Environmental Health, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Medical Biochemistry and Chemical Pathology, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Medical Biochemistry and Chemical Pathology, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Diet quality, nutrient intakes and biochemical status of New Zealand women of childbearing age according to alcohol consumption patterns. Public Health Nutr 2020; 23:2952-2962. [PMID: 32014079 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980019003781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate associations between alcohol consumption patterns and diet quality, nutrient intakes and biochemical profile of women of childbearing age. DESIGN Nutrient intake data from 24 h diet recalls, alcohol consumption data and diet quality from the Dietary Habits Questionnaire, and biochemical analyses from the cross-sectional 2008/09 Adult Nutrition Survey in New Zealand. SETTING New Zealand households. PARTICIPANTS New Zealand women aged 18-45 years (n 1124). RESULTS All analyses were completed using Stata and survey weights were used to allow for the complex survey design to produce population estimates. Multinomial logistic regression models were used to examine the associations between drinking patterns and the variables of interest, with 'infrequent moderate/light' drinkers being the reference category. The findings indicate that alcohol-consuming women of childbearing age tend to replace food energy with alcohol energy (P = 0·022). 'More frequent heavy' and 'more frequent moderate/light' drinkers had higher intakes of total, mono- and polyunsaturated fats with the latter group also consuming higher levels of saturated fats (P < 0·05). Women who were 'infrequent moderate/light' drinkers had relatively better diet quality, nutrient intakes and adequate biochemical status in comparison to other drinkers and abstainers. 'Infrequent heavy' drinkers, who were predominantly younger in age, had lower serum vitamin B12 levels (P = 0·01) with a higher proportion of women in this category having below-recommended levels of serum folate (P < 0·05). CONCLUSIONS Alcohol consumption, especially heavy drinking patterns, may compromise nutritional status of women of childbearing age.
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Nahrisah P, Somrongthong R, Viriyautsahakul N, Viwattanakulvanid P, Plianbangchang S. Effect of Integrated Pictorial Handbook Education and Counseling on Improving Anemia Status, Knowledge, Food Intake, and Iron Tablet Compliance Among Anemic Pregnant Women in Indonesia: A Quasi-Experimental Study. J Multidiscip Healthc 2020; 13:43-52. [PMID: 32021233 PMCID: PMC6970256 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s213550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Purpose To determine the effect of individual education through a pictorial handbook on anemia in conjunction with counseling on improving hemoglobin and hematocrit level, birth weight, knowledge, iron-rich food and iron-folic acid (IFA) intake. Patients and Methods The study developed a pictorial handbook that was conceptualized based on the Health Belief Model and adjusted to some cultural and local contexts. A quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test control group design was used, purposefully conducted between two homogenous municipalities, each having a rate of anemic pregnancy that was 40% or greater. The sample consists of 140 anemic pregnant women randomly allocated via lottery into two groups; the intervention group (n=70), which received two home visits—one for education and another for a counseling session, and control group (n=70), which received routine antenatal care. A chi-square test and a Mann–Whitney U-test were conducted to compare the baseline socio-demographics. An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), controlling some possible confounders, was performed to analyze the effect of intervention. Results The post-test means of hemoglobin F (1, 132) = 122, p-value <0.001, and hematocrit levels F (1, 132) = 373, p-value <0.001, were significantly different and higher in the intervention group compared to the control group. Similar results were found in knowledge, food frequency score, number of IFA intake (with p-value <0.001), birth weight and daily iron intake from food (with p-value <0.05). The intervention had a particularly large effect on food frequency score and number of IFA intake, and medium effect on hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Conclusion Individual education through a pictorial handbook on anemia in conjunction with the counseling intervention program had a positive impact on hemoglobin and hematocrit levels for anemic pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy.
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- Putri Nahrisah
- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.,Health Office of Kota Langsa Municipality, Kota Langsa, Province of Aceh, Indonesia
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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The impact of an income-generating activities programme on children and mothers' undernutrition in extreme poor rural Bangladeshi households. Public Health Nutr 2019; 22:3073-3082. [PMID: 31512574 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980019002015] [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: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The current study assessed changes in children and mothers' nutritional status before and after raising Bangladeshi households out of extreme poverty through an income-generating activities (IGA) programme. DESIGN Extreme poor households took part in the IGA programme for 2 years and recruitment took place over four waves in annual cycles. Children and mothers were measured with regarding their nutritional status before and after the IGA programme commenced. SETTINGS Rural Bangladesh. SUBJECTS Three-hundred and eighty-two children under 5 years of age at recruitment, and their mothers. RESULTS After 2 years of the IGA programme, the prevalence of stunting significantly declined from 40·3 % to 33·0 % (P = 0·003), anaemia declined from 51·6 % to 44·0 % (P = 0·020) while mothers' CED (Chronic Energy Deficiency) declined from 52·0 % to 42·7 % (P < 0·001), but no significant changes were found in children's wasting, declining from 25·4 % to 21·5 %, underweight which remained the same at 43·2 %, while mothers' anaemia rose from 39·3 % to 42·7 %. There were also highly significant improvements in household socio-economic status. Increases in socio-economic security (especially in relation to cash savings and net income) and improvements in food quantity and quality (indicated by greater food diversity and animal food intake) were associated with normal nutritional status, and cessation of open defecation was associated with reduction in mothers' and child anaemia. CONCLUSION The IGA programme was associated with increased household socio-economic security, such as asset accumulation, food security and sanitation, and with improvements in the nutritional status of children and their mothers in extreme poor households.
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