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Telborn L, Granéli C, Axelsson I, Stenström P. Children with Hirschsprung's Disease Report Dietary Effects on Gastrointestinal Complaints More Frequently than Controls. Children (Basel) 2023; 10:1543. [PMID: 37761504 PMCID: PMC10530174 DOI: 10.3390/children10091543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Hirschspung's disease (HD) is a congenital gastrointestinal (GI) disorder frequently accompanied by GI complaints. Despite the lack of evidence regarding whether diet affects GI symptoms, advice on dietary changes is common. The aim was to investigate self-reported dietary effects on GI symptoms, comparing children with HD with healthy children. This was an observational, cross-sectional, self-reported case-control study using the validated Diet and Bowel Function questionnaire. All children with HD aged 1-18 years were surgically treated during 2003-2021 at a national HD center, and their parents were invited to participate. Healthy children served as controls. The data were presented as median (range) and n (%). 71/85 children with HD (6 years (1-17); 76% boys) and 265/300 controls (9 years (1-18); 52% boys) participated. Dietary effects on GI symptoms were reported more frequently by children with HD than controls (55/71 [77%] vs. 137/265 [52%], p ≤ 0.001), as were dietary adjustments to improve GI symptoms (49/71 [69%] vs. 84/265 [32%], p ≤ 0.001), and social limitations due to dietary adjustments (20/48 [42%] vs. 22/121 [18%], p = 0.002). Of 90 food items, children with HD reported that more of the items induced GI symptoms compared to controls (7 (0-66) vs. 2 (0-34), p = 0.001). Diet-induced GI symptoms and dietary adjustments' impact on daily life are reported more frequently by children with HD than controls. Moreover, the number and types of food items causing GI symptoms differ. The results indicate the need for disease-specific dietary advice to improve support for families of children with HD.
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- Lovisa Telborn
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics, Lund University, SE-221 84 Lund, Sweden; (C.G.); (I.A.); (P.S.)
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics, Lund University, SE-221 84 Lund, Sweden; (C.G.); (I.A.); (P.S.)
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics, Lund University, SE-221 84 Lund, Sweden; (C.G.); (I.A.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics, Lund University, SE-221 84 Lund, Sweden; (C.G.); (I.A.); (P.S.)
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
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Telborn L, Axelsson I, Granéli C, Stenström P. Self-Reported Effects of Diet on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Healthy Children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023; 77:433-438. [PMID: 37399807 PMCID: PMC10412082 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Evidence on dietary effects on gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in healthy children is lacking. Despite this, dietary advice is still common practice in the treatment of children's GI symptoms. The aim was to investigate self-reported dietary effects on GI symptoms in healthy children. METHODS In this observational cross-sectional study on children, a validated self-reporting questionnaire including 90 specified food items was used. Healthy children aged 1-18 years old and their parents were invited to participate. Descriptive data were presented as median (range) and n (%). RESULTS In total, 265 of 300 children (9 years [1-18]; 52% boys) answered the questionnaire. Overall, 21 of 265 (8%) reported that diet induced GI symptoms regularly. In total, 2 (0-34) food items were reported per child as inducing GI symptoms. The most frequently reported items were beans (24%), plums (21%), and cream (14%). More children with GI symptoms (constipation, abdominal pain, troublesome gases) than with No/Seldom GI symptoms reported that diet could potentially induce GI symptoms (17/77 [22%] vs 4/188 [2%], P ≤ 0.001). Furthermore, they adjusted their diet to regulate GI symptoms (16/77 [21%] vs 8/188 [4%], P ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Few healthy children reported that diet induced GI symptoms, and only a minority of food items were reported to induce GI symptoms. Children who had already experienced GI symptoms reported that diet impacted on GI symptoms to a greater, but still very limited, extent. Results can be used to determine accurate expectations and goals of dietary treatment of GI symptoms in children.
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- Lovisa Telborn
- From the Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- From the Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- From the Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- From the Pediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Telborn L, Kumlien C, Granéli C, Axelsson I, Stenström P. Diet and bowel function in children with Hirschsprung's disease: development and content validation of a patient-reported questionnaire. BMC Nutr 2023; 9:78. [PMID: 37381045 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-023-00737-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although dietary adjustments are recommended frequently for bowel symptoms, evidence of diet's impact on bowel function is lacking. The aim was to develop a patient-reported outcome instrument, for children with and without Hirschsprung's disease (HD), to explore experiences of dietary effects on bowel function. METHODS Children with and without HD and their parents participated. Questionnaire items regarding the impact of diet on bowel function originated from focus group discussions. Specific food items, reported in the literature or in focus groups to cause bowel functional effects, were listed requesting each item's effect size and effect type. Content validity was tested within two separate semistructured interviews. A pilot test was performed. Assessing comprehension, relevance and wording clarity structurally, revisions were made accordingly. Children's bowel function was assessed through the validated Rintala Bowel Function Score. RESULTS A total of 13 children with and without HD, median age 7 (range 2-15) years, and 18 parents participated in the validation. Each question's relevance had been ranked highly early in the validation process but most questions needed refining for improving clarity and comprehension. Wordings regarding bowel symptoms and emotions connected to food in particular were perceived to be sensitive and complex. Specifically wording regarding some bowel symptoms (gases, pain) and parental stress emotions (guilt, ambivalence) were, consistent with participants' opinions, subjected to multiple step revisions. Following the validation process, which included two semistructure interviews with different participants and then a pilot test with a third cohort, a full track overview of changes and rewording made in all steps of the validation process was presented. The final questionnaire then comprised 13 questions assessing foods' significance for bowel function, emotions, social impact and 90 specific food items' possible effects and effect sizes on bowel function. CONCLUSIONS The Diet and Bowel Function questionnaire, enabling answering by children, was developed and the content validated qualitatively. This report presents insights into the whole validation process, declaring reasons for the selected question- and answering options, and their wordings. The Diet and Bowel Function questionnaire can be used as a survey questionnaire to enhance understanding of dietary effects on bowel function in children, and its results can be supportive in improving dietary-treatment programs.
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- Lovisa Telborn
- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lasarettsgatan 48, S-221 85, Lund, Sweden.
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Care Science, Malmö University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lasarettsgatan 48, S-221 85, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lasarettsgatan 48, S-221 85, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lasarettsgatan 48, S-221 85, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Telborn L, Tofft L, Kristensson Hallström I, Waldenvik F, Axelsson I, Stenström P. Diet plays a central role in parental self-treatment of children with Hirschsprung's disease-a qualitative study. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:2610-2617. [PMID: 34032316 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disorder requiring surgery. Most children operated on for Hirschsprung's disease experience postoperative bowel dysmotility. Although various food is known to influence bowel motility, evidence of diet's role and dietary guidelines in treatment of bowel dysfunction in Hirschsprung's disease is lacking. The aim was to explore parental experiences of dietary effects on bowel function in children with Hirschsprung's disease. METHODS A qualitative study including three focus groups with ten parents of children with Hirschsprung's disease at a national Hirschsprung's disease centre. Data were analysed through content analysis. RESULTS Parents emphasised diet as a strong influencer on their child's bowel function in Hirschsprung's disease. They expressed great concerns about their responsibility and strived hard to explore and adjust dietary habits to control the child's bowel function. Families' daily and social lives were influenced by the child's diet and bowel function. The parents desired dietary support and guidelines to improve their confidence in self-treatment of Hirschsprung's disease. CONCLUSION Dietary habits play a key role in parental self-treatment of bowel function in their children with Hirschsprung's disease. Dietary guidelines for patients with Hirschsprung's disease are anticipated.
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- Lovisa Telborn
- Department of Paediatric Surgery Skåne University Hospital Lund Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Paediatrics Lund University Lund Sweden
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery Skåne University Hospital Lund Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Paediatrics Lund University Lund Sweden
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- Department of Paediatrics Skåne University Hospital Lund Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Paediatrics Lund University Lund Sweden
- Department of Paediatrics Skåne University Hospital Lund Sweden
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery Skåne University Hospital Lund Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Paediatrics Lund University Lund Sweden
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Pathak SJ, Mueller JL, Okamoto K, Das B, Hertecant J, Greenhalgh L, Cole T, Pinsk V, Yerushalmi B, Gurkan OE, Yourshaw M, Hernandez E, Oesterreicher S, Naik S, Sanderson IR, Axelsson I, Agardh D, Boland CR, Martin MG, Putnam CD, Sivagnanam M. EPCAM mutation update: Variants associated with congenital tufting enteropathy and Lynch syndrome. Hum Mutat 2018; 40:142-161. [PMID: 30461124 PMCID: PMC6328345 DOI: 10.1002/humu.23688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The epithelial cell adhesion molecule gene (EPCAM, previously known as TACSTD1 or TROP1) encodes a membrane‐bound protein that is localized to the basolateral membrane of epithelial cells and is overexpressed in some tumors. Biallelic mutations in EPCAM cause congenital tufting enteropathy (CTE), which is a rare chronic diarrheal disorder presenting in infancy. Monoallelic deletions of the 3′ end of EPCAM that silence the downstream gene, MSH2, cause a form of Lynch syndrome, which is a cancer predisposition syndrome associated with loss of DNA mismatch repair. Here, we report 13 novel EPCAM mutations from 17 CTE patients from two separate centers, review EPCAM mutations associated with CTE and Lynch syndrome, and structurally model pathogenic missense mutations. Statistical analyses indicate that the c.499dupC (previously reported as c.498insC) frameshift mutation was associated with more severe treatment regimens and greater mortality in CTE, whereas the c.556‐14A>G and c.491+1G>A splice site mutations were not correlated with treatments or outcomes significantly different than random simulation. These findings suggest that genotype–phenotype correlations may be useful in contributing to management decisions of CTE patients. Depending on the type and nature of EPCAM mutation, one of two unrelated diseases may occur, CTE or Lynch syndrome.
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- Sagar J Pathak
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California.,Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Genetics/Metabolics Service, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- West Midlands Regional Genetics Service and Birmingham Health Partners, Birmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Division of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Soroka University Medical Center and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Division of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Soroka University Medical Center and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Human Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Miami Children's Health System, Miami, Florida
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology, Barts and the London School of Medicine, London, UK
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology, Barts and the London School of Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Pediatrics, Skane University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skane University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California.,San Diego Branch, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California.,Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California
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Irevall T, Axelsson I, Naumburg E. B12 deficiency is common in infants and is accompanied by serious neurological symptoms. Acta Paediatr 2017; 106:101-104. [PMID: 27736023 DOI: 10.1111/apa.13625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Revised: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM Adverse neurological symptoms have been linked to vitamin B12 deficiency in infants. This explorative study described the clinical presentation associated with vitamin B12 deficiency in this age group. METHODS The study comprised infants who were born between 2004 and 2012 and were tested for vitamin B12 levels after they were admitted to a hospital with neurological symptoms at less than one year of age. Vitamin B12 deficiency was defined as low cobalamin in serum and/or increased homocysteine and/or increased methylmalonate. It was diagnosed according to the applicable International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, and recorded as vitamin B12 deficiency in the medical records. All information was retrieved from medical records and compared to symptomatic infants with normal levels. RESULTS Of the 121 infants tested, 35 had vitamin B12 deficiency and 86 had normal levels. Vitamin B12 deficiency was diagnosed at an average age of 1.7 months and was more common among boys. Seizures and apparent life-threatening events were the most common symptoms among infants with B12 deficiency compared to infants with normal levels. CONCLUSION Vitamin B12 deficiency was more common in infants than we expected and presented with severe symptoms, such as seizures and apparent life-threatening events.
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- Unit of Research, Education and Development; Östersund Hospital; Östersund Sweden
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- Unit of Research, Education and Development; Östersund Hospital; Östersund Sweden
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- Unit of Research, Education and Development; Östersund Hospital; Östersund Sweden
- Department of Clinical Science; Paediatrics; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
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Bramhagen AC, Svahn J, Hallström I, Axelsson I. Factors influencing iron nutrition among one-year-old healthy children in Sweden. J Clin Nurs 2011; 20:1887-94. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03639.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Axelsson I. Paracetamol plus ibuprofen reduced fever in young children faster than paracetamol alone but not ibuprofen alone. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 14:174. [DOI: 10.1136/ebm.14.6.174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Berggren A, Söderberg L, Önning G, Hagslätt MLJ, Axelsson I. Intestinal function, microflora and nutrient intake of children after administration of a fermented oat product containingLactobacillus plantarumDSM 9843 (299v). Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/08910600410024825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Anna Berggren
- From Probi AB, Ideon Gamma 1, SE-223 70, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Childrens Hospital, Lund University Hospital, SE-221 85, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Childrens Hospital, Lund University Hospital, SE-221 85, Lund, Sweden
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Agardh D, Carlsson A, Lynch K, Axelsson I, Lernmark Å, Ivarsson SA. Using radioligand-binding assays to measure tissue transglutaminase autoantibodies in young children. Acta Paediatr 2007. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2004.tb02716.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Carlsson A, Agardh D, Borulf S, Grodzinsky E, Axelsson I, Ivarsson SA. Prevalence of celiac disease: before and after a national change in feeding recommendations. Scand J Gastroenterol 2006; 41:553-8. [PMID: 16638697 DOI: 10.1080/00365520500352600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE A national change in infant feeding recommendations was proposed in 1996 in Sweden: a slow introduction to gluten during weaning was stressed, the recommendation being introduction at 4 instead of 6 months of age. The aim of the present study was to compare the prevalence of celiac disease in healthy young children born before and after the new feeding recommendations in 1996. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sera from 679 children at a median age of 2.9 years (range 2.5-4.2 years) born between January 1996 and November 1997 were investigated with IgA-antigliadin antibodies (AGA) and IgA-endomysial autoantibodies (EMA) and compared with 690 age-matched children born between July 1992 and June 1993. Children with a positive test for EMA and AGA or EMA only were re-tested, and if positive at follow up, investigated with intestinal biopsy. RESULTS At baseline, 2.2% (15/679) children were positive for EMA and another 0.6% (4/679) for both EMA and AGA. One child refused to be re-tested and eight children were still EMA positive at follow-up. Intestinal biopsy was performed in seven children (one declined biopsy), of whom three showed total villous atrophy. Two children with EMA titers 1:640, respectively, refused further participation in the study, but were strongly suspected to have celiac disease. In total, 0.7% (5/679) (95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.1-1.4%) were considered to have celiac disease compared with 1.3% (9/690) (95% CI = 0.4-2.2%) in the control group (p=0.4217). In addition, 0.3% of the children were diagnosed with symptomatic celiac disease compared with 0.7% in controls (p=0.0134). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of symptomatic celiac disease declined after the infant dietary recommendations were introduced in 1996, but we could not find any difference in undiagnosed celiac disease between the screened children born before and those born after 1996.
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- Annelie Carlsson
- Department of Pediatrics, Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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Aggett PJ, Agostoni C, Axelsson I, De Curtis M, Goulet O, Hernell O, Koletzko B, Lafeber HN, Michaelsen KF, Puntis JWL, Rigo J, Shamir R, Szajewska H, Turck D, Weaver LT. Feeding preterm infants after hospital discharge: a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2006; 42:596-603. [PMID: 16707992 DOI: 10.1097/01.mpg.0000221915.73264.c7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Survival of small premature infants has markedly improved during the last few decades. These infants are discharged from hospital care with body weight below the usual birth weight of healthy term infants. Early nutrition support of preterm infants influences long-term health outcomes. Therefore, the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition has reviewed available evidence on feeding preterm infants after hospital discharge. Close monitoring of growth during hospital stay and after discharge is recommended to enable the provision of adequate nutrition support. Measurements of length and head circumference, in addition to weight, must be used to identify those preterm infants with poor growth that may need additional nutrition support. Infants with an appropriate weight for postconceptional age at discharge should be breast-fed when possible. When formula-fed, such infants should be fed regular infant formula with provision of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Infants discharged with a subnormal weight for postconceptional age are at increased risk of long-term growth failure, and the human milk they consume should be supplemented, for example, with a human milk fortifier to provide an adequate nutrient supply. If formula-fed, such infants should receive special postdischarge formula with high contents of protein, minerals and trace elements as well as an long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supply, at least until a postconceptional age of 40 weeks, but possibly until about 52 weeks postconceptional age. Continued growth monitoring is required to adapt feeding choices to the needs of individual infants and to avoid underfeeding or overfeeding.
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Agostoni C, Axelsson I, Goulet O, Koletzko B, Michaelsen KF, Puntis J, Rieu D, Rigo J, Shamir R, Szajewska H, Turck D. Soy protein infant formulae and follow-on formulae: a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2006; 42:352-61. [PMID: 16641572 DOI: 10.1097/01.mpg.0000189358.38427.cd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This comment by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Committee on Nutrition summarizes available information on the composition and use of soy protein formulae as substitutes for breastfeeding and cows' milk protein formulae as well as on their suitability and safety for supporting adequate growth and development in infants. Soy is a source of protein that is inferior to cows' milk, with a lower digestibility and bioavailability as well as a lower methionine content. For soy protein infant formulae, only protein isolates can be used, and minimum protein content required in the current European Union legislation is higher than that of cows' milk protein infant formulae (2.25 g/100 kcal vs. 1.8 g/100kcal). Soy protein formulae can be used for feeding term infants, but they have no nutritional advantage over cows' milk protein formulae and contain high concentrations of phytate, aluminum, and phytoestrogens (isoflavones), which might have untoward effects. There are no data to support the use of soy protein formulae in preterm infants. Indications for soy protein formulae include severe persistent lactose intolerance, galactosemia, and ethical considerations (e.g., vegan concepts). Soy protein formulae have no role in the prevention of allergic diseases and should not be used in infants with food allergy during the first 6 months of life. If soy protein formulae are considered for therapeutic use in food allergy after the age of 6 months because of their lower cost and better acceptance, tolerance to soy protein should first be established byclinical challenge. There is no evidence supporting the use of soy protein formulae for the prevention or management of infantile colic, regurgitation, or prolonged crying.
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Among other nutrients of breast milk, the amino acid pattern is considered normative throughout infancy. Exclusive breastfeeding by a healthy mother should be the standard from birth to 6 months. During the breastfeeding period the protein intake is low in the human being compared too many other animals. The protein content in breast milk is about 1 g/100 ml and the daily protein intake approximately 1 g/kg/day. When other foods are introduced during the weaning period the protein intake increases remarkably to 3-4 g/kg/day in spite of the fact that the protein requirement is decreasing. The long-term consequences of this phenomenon are obscure. A high protein intake has endocrine effects, such as the high levels of insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1. Furthermore, the metabolic effects with high levels of urea in serum and urine, and the high levels of many amino acids may exceed the capacity of the hepatic and renal systems to metabolize and excrete the excess of nitrogen. This may lead to acidosis and hypernatremic dehydration during periods of fever and diarrhea. Whether the risk of obesity later in life is decreased because of a low intake of protein during the breastfeeding period is still obscure.
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AIM The aim of the study was to describe parents' experiences concerning feeding situations and their contact with the nurse at the Child Health Service (CHS). BACKGROUND Some of the most important tasks for the nurse at the CHS are to monitor growth, detect feeding difficulties and give advice concerning food intake and feeding practices. METHOD Eighteen mothers differing in age, education, ethnicity and number of children and recruited from different CHS were interviewed. The narratives were transcribed verbatim and analysed by content analysis at manifest and latent levels. RESULT All mothers' described that food and feeding were essential parts of their lives requiring a great deal of time and involvement. Two major categories of mothers' attitudes in feeding situations were identified - a flexible attitude and a controlling attitude. Mothers with a flexible attitude were sensitive to the child's signals and responded to them in order to obtain good communication. Mothers who expressed a need for control established rules and routines regarding the feeding situations. Mothers with a controlling attitude expressed receiving inadequate support from the nurse at the CHS. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL IMPLICATION This study shows that some mothers experience inadequate support from the nurse at the CHS. Knowledge about mothers' experiences of feeding situations and their different attitudes towards the child during feeding might improve the CHS nurses' knowledge and help them understand and more adequately support mothers who experience feeding difficulties.
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Agostoni C, Axelsson I, Goulet O, Koletzko B, Michaelsen KF, Puntis JWL, Rigo J, Shamir R, Szajewska H, Turck D. Prebiotic oligosaccharides in dietetic products for infants: a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2004; 39:465-73. [PMID: 15572882 DOI: 10.1097/00005176-200411000-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This article by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition summarizes available information on the effects of adding prebiotic oligosaccharides to infant and follow-on formulae. Currently there are only limited studies evaluating prebiotic substances in dietetic products for infants. Although administration of prebiotic oligosaccharides has the potential to increase the total number of bifidobacteria in feces and may also soften stools, there is no published evidence of clinical benefits of adding prebiotic oligosaccharides to dietetic products for infants. Data on oligosaccharide mixtures in infant formulae do not demonstrate adverse effects, but further evaluation is recommended. Combinations and dosages in addition to those so far studied need to be fully evaluated with respect to both safety and efficacy before their use in commercial infant food products. Well-designed and carefully conducted randomized controlled trials with relevant inclusion/exclusion criteria, adequate sample sizes and validated clinical outcome measures are needed both in preterm and term infants. Future trials should define optimal quantity and types of oligosaccharides with prebiotic function, optimal dosages and duration of intake, short and long term benefits and safety. At the present time, therefore, the Committee takes the view that no general recommendation on the use of oligosaccharide supplementation in infancy as a prophylactic or therapeutic measure can be made.
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Agostoni C, Axelsson I, Goulet O, Koletzko B, Michaelsen KF, Puntis JWL, Rigo J, Shamir R, Szajewska H, Turck D, Vandenplas Y, Weaver LT. Preparation and handling of powdered infant formula: a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2004; 39:320-2. [PMID: 15448416 DOI: 10.1097/00005176-200410000-00002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Powdered infant formulae are not sterile and may contain pathogenic bacteria. In addition, milk products are excellent media for bacterial proliferation. Multiplication of Enterobacter sakazakii in prepared formula feeds can cause devastating sepsis, particularly in the first 2 months of life. In approximately 50 published case reports of severe infection, there are high rates of meningitis, brain abscesses and necrotizing enterocolitis, with an overall mortality from 33% to 80%. Breast feeding provides effective protection against infection, one of the many reasons why it deserves continued promotion and support. To minimize the risk of infection in infants not fully breastfed, recommendations are made for preparation and handling of powdered formulae for children younger than 2 months of age. In the home setting, powdered infant formulae should be freshly prepared for each feed. Any milk remaining should be discarded rather than used in the following feed. Infant feeds should never be kept warm in bottle heaters or thermoses. In hospitals and other institutions written guidelines for preparation and handling of infant formulae should be established and their implementation monitored. If formula needs to be prepared in advance, it should be prepared on a daily basis and kept at 4 degrees C or below. Manufacturers of infant formulae should make every effort to minimize bacterial contamination of powdered products.
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Agardh D, Carlsson A, Lynch K, Axelsson I, Lemmark A, Ivarsson SA. Using radioligand-binding assays to measure tissue transglutaminase autoantibodies in young children. Acta Paediatr 2004; 93:1046-51. [PMID: 15456194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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AIM To measure autoantibodies against tissue transglutaminase (tTG) in young children prospectively screened for coeliac disease (CD). METHODS In total, 652 children aged 2.9 (2.5-4.2) y were analysed for IgA-tTG and IgG-tTG with radioligand-binding assays and IgA endomysial antibodies (EMA) by indirect immunofluorescence. Antibody-positive children were retested after 1.2 (range 0.2-1.9) y. Intestinal biopsy was performed on children with persistently high antibody levels. RESULTS In total, 3.2% (95% CI: 1.9-4.6%) of the 652 children were positive for at least one antibody at baseline: 2.5% (95% CI: 1.3-3.7%) for IgA-tTG, 1.7% (95% CI: 0.7-2.7%) for IgG-tTG and 2.9% (95% CI: 1.6-4.2%) for IgA-EMA, respectively. Ten children were positive for all three antibodies, five for both IgA-tTG and EMA, four for EMA only, one for IgA-tTG and another for IgG-tTG. IgA-EMA titres correlated with IgA-tTG levels (r = 0.73, p = 0.0003). At follow-up, seven of 20 children remained positive for all three antibodies, three for IgA-tTG only, one for both IgA-tTG and EMA, one for IgA-tTG and IgG-tTG, and the remaining child refused further participation. Three biopsies showed villous atrophy, two increased intraepithelial lymphocytes and two normal findings. Biopsy was not performed in four children with low or declining tTG antibody levels at follow-up and in one child who declined. CD was evident in 0.5% (95% CI: 0.0-1.0%) (3/652). CONCLUSION This study revealed a high number of young children positive for tTG antibodies as well as EMA, but the majority showed declining levels in both antibodies over time. We suggest using radioligand-binding assays for quantitative measurement of tTG antibodies when change in antibody levels is studied in young children.
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- D Agardh
- Department of Paediatrics, Malmö University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö Sweden.
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Agostoni C, Axelsson I, Braegger C, Goulet O, Koletzko B, Michaelsen KF, Rigo J, Shamir R, Szajewska H, Turck D, Weaver LT. Probiotic bacteria in dietetic products for infants: a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2004; 38:365-74. [PMID: 15085012 DOI: 10.1097/00005176-200404000-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Axelsson I, Finkel Y, Michaelsen KF, Gebre-Medhin M, Hernell O, Jakobsson I, Perlhagen J, Jansson M. [Complementary food to breastfed infants. Introduction can wait until the age of six months but not longer]. Lakartidningen 2004; 101:195-7. [PMID: 14763090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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- Irene Axelsson
- Institutionen för pediatrik, Lunds universitet, Universitetssjukhuset i Lund
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Berggren A, Söderberg L, önning G, Hagslätt MLJ, Axelsson I. Intestinal Function, Microflora and Nutrient Intake of Children after Administration of a Fermented Oat Product Containing Lactobacillus plantarumDSM 9843 (299v). Microbial Ecology in Health & Disease 2003. [DOI: 10.3402/mehd.v15i4.7963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Bramhagen AC, Virtanen M, Siimes MA, Axelsson I. Transferrin receptor in children and its correlation with iron status and types of milk consumption. Acta Paediatr 2003; 92:671-5. [PMID: 12856975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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AIM This study compared transferrin receptor (TfR) concentrations with iron parameters relative to a child's intake of cow's milk and follow-on formula. METHODS TfR, beta-haemoglobin, serum ferritin and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of red blood cells were analysed in a study population of 263 children aged 2.5 y. The amounts of cow's milk and follow-on formula consumed were recorded. RESULTS There was a significant difference in concentrations of TfR/log ferritin between children whose milk intake was < 500 ml and those with a milk intake > or = 500 ml (p = 0.003). There were significantly higher values of TfR/log ferritin in children whose MCV of red blood cells was < or = 75 fl than in those with > 75 fl (p < 0.0001). The TfR concentrations were significantly lower after iron therapy than before treatment. CONCLUSION Higher concentrations of TfR were correlated with lower concentrations of haemoglobin and MCV of red blood cells. Milk consumption increases the risk of a higher ratio of TfR/log ferritin. TfR concentrations were significantly lower after iron therapy.
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- A C Bramhagen
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Lund, Malmö University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
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Aggett PJ, Agostoni C, Axelsson I, Edwards CA, Goulet O, Hernell O, Koletzko B, Lafeber HN, Micheli JL, Michaelsen KF, Rigo J, Szajewska H, Weaver LT. Nondigestible carbohydrates in the diets of infants and young children: a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2003; 36:329-37. [PMID: 12604970 DOI: 10.1097/00005176-200303000-00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The consumption of nondigestible carbohydrates is perceived as beneficial by health professionals and the general public, but the translation of this information into dietary practice, public health recommendations, and regulatory policy has proved difficult. Nondigestible carbohydrates are a heterogeneous entity, and their definition is problematic. Without a means to characterize the dietary components associated with particular health benefits, specific attributions of these cannot be made. Food labeling for "fiber" constituents can be given only in a general context, and the development of health policy, dietary advice, and education, and informed public understanding of nondigestible carbohydrates are limited. There have, however, been several important developments in our thinking about nondigestible carbohydrates during the past few years. The concept of fiber has expanded to include a range of nondigestible carbohydrates. Their fermentation, fate, and effects in the colon have become a defining characteristic; human milk, hitherto regarded as devoid of nondigestible carbohydrates, is now recognized as a source for infants, and the inclusion of nondigestible carbohydrates in the diet has been promoted for their "prebiotic" effects. Therefore, a review of the importance of nondigestible carbohydrates in the diets of infants and young children is timely. The aims of this commentary are to clarify the current definitions of nondigestible carbohydrates, to review published evidence for their biochemical, physiologic, nutritional, and clinical effects, and to discuss issues involved in defining dietary guidelines for infants and young children.
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- Peter J Aggett
- Univeristy of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom
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Aggett P, Agostoni C, Axelsson I, Goulet O, Hernell O, Koletzko B, Lafeber HN, Michaelsen KF, Morley R, Rigo J, Szajewska H, Weaver LT. Core data for nutrition trials in infants: a discussion document--a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2003; 36:338-42. [PMID: 12604971 DOI: 10.1097/00005176-200303000-00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- Peter Aggett
- University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom
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Granquist A, Bredberg A, Sveger T, Axelsson I. A longitudinal cohort study on the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori antibodies in Swedish children and adolescents. Acta Paediatr 2003; 91:636-40. [PMID: 12162593 DOI: 10.1080/080352502760069025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED The aim of this study was to monitor the Helicobacter pylori antibody seroprevalence of an asymptomatic cohort between the ages of 4 and 18 y. The H. pylori antibody titres in a longitudinally followed cohort of 168 native Swedish children (born between 1972 and 1974) were established at 4, 8, 12, 16, and 18 y of age. Seventeen children (10.1%) were found positive on at least one occasion when a paediatric cut-off was applied. Five children (3.0%) reached levels considered positive in adults. The seroprevalence at 4 y of age was 4.0%, at 8 y 2.5%, at 12 y 4.9%, at 16 y 5.3%, and at 18 y 6.3%. The difference in serological titres between the age groups was not significant. A change from negative to positive after the age of 4 took place in 5 of the cases. Spontaneous seroreversion appeared in 5 cases. CONCLUSION Our findings showed no significant differences among the various age groups. Seventeen of the 168 children (10.1%) had been infected at some time, the prevalence ranging from 2.5% to 6.3%. Seroconversion and seroreversion occurred infrequently between the ages of 4 and 18 y.
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- A Granquist
- Department of Paediatrics, Malmö University Hospital, Lund University, Sweden.
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Aggett PJ, Agostoni C, Axelsson I, Bresson JL, Goulet O, Hernell O, Koletzko B, Lafeber HL, Michaelsen KF, Micheli JL, Rigo J, Szajewska H, Weaver LT. Iron metabolism and requirements in early childhood: do we know enough?: a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2002; 34:337-45. [PMID: 11930085 DOI: 10.1097/00005176-200204000-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Axelsson I. [Cochrane meeting in South Africa: evidence-based medicine meets the third world]. Lakartidningen 2001; 98:1368-9. [PMID: 11320785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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- I Axelsson
- Institutionen för vård- och hälsovetenskap, Mitthögskolan, Ostersund.
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Axelsson I, Högberg C, Kjellberg M. [(Pseudo)croup, air humidification and choice of steroids]. Lakartidningen 2001; 98:1432. [PMID: 11320796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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- I Axelsson
- Ostersunds sjukhus, och Institutionen för hälsovetenskap, Mitthögskolan, Ostersund.
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Axelsson I. [Analgesia for infants. A review of randomized trials]. Lakartidningen 2000; 97:4971-2. [PMID: 11107724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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- I Axelsson
- Institutionen för hälsovetenskap, Mitthögskolan, Ostersunds sjukhus.
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Svedlund M, Axelsson I. Acute myocardial infarction in middle-aged women: narrations from the patients and their partners during rehabilitation. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2000; 16:256-65. [PMID: 10922190 DOI: 10.1054/iccn.2000.1516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to examine the meaning of lived experiences after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and being a partner to an afflicted woman, as it is narrated during rehabilitation. Nine women and their partners narrated their experiences three and twelve months after AMI. The interview texts were transcribed and then interpreted, using a phenomenological-hermeneutic method inspired by the philosophy of Ricoeur. The result showed that their experiences of the illness contained two themes: 'rehabilitation needed' and 'loss of freedom' which contains eight sub-themes; 'adapting to it', 'struggling against it', 'living as normally as possible', 'having insight into how it can be', 'feeling guilty and ashamed about being weak', 'withholding feelings', 'feeling useless', and 'feeling fatigued and losing strength'. After further interpretation, the themes gave a deeper meaning of living with AMI and how it affects women and their partners. The women conceded that they felt distressed and vulnerable but struggled against the fear the illness means. The partner's role appears to be one of trying to adapt to the women's experiences of the illness. That the women withheld their feelings and did not talk about them indicates a lack of communication between the couples. As coronary care nurses often come very close both to the afflicted persons and the relatives they fill an important function in each patient's recovery. The nurses could help and prepare the patients and their relatives to understand better such feelings and reactions as could appear after discharge from hospital.
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- M Svedlund
- Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Ostersund.
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AIM The objective of the study was to investigate iron status in children in relation to intake of cow's milk and follow-on formula. METHODS In all, 367 healthy 2.5-y-old children were enrolled in the study. The amounts of cow's milk and formula consumed were recorded. B-haemoglobin, S-ferritin, S-iron, total iron binding capacity and mean corpuscular volume were analysed. RESULTS Seven percent of the children had iron deficiency anaemia (Hb <110g/l) and 10% had S-ferritin < 12 microg/l. Furthermore, 10% of the children were iron deficient, with or without anaemia. Children with iron deficiency had a higher intake of cow's milk (382 ml, 95% confidence interval (CI) 294-496, vs. 257 ml, CI 232-272, p < 0.0001), and fewer consumed follow-on formula (11% vs. 43%, p= 0.0002) compared to those with sufficient iron. CONCLUSION Iron deficiency is still common during childhood in Sweden. Intake of cow's milk is significantly higher in children with iron deficiency. In contrast, iron deficiency is less frequent among those consuming follow-on
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- A C Bramhagen
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Lund, University Hospital, Malmaö, Sweden
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Axelsson I, Gebre-Medhin M, Hernell O, Jakobsson I, Michaelsen KF, Samuelson G. [A reply about milk porridge. Infant food is also a question of nutritional physiology]. Lakartidningen 1999; 96:2624-5. [PMID: 10388286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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Axelsson I, Gebre-Medhin M, Hernell O, Jakobsson I, Michaelsen KF, Samuelson G. [The AD-drops can be replaced by D-drops]. Lakartidningen 1999; 96:2200-4. [PMID: 10377659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Since 1932, when vitamin A and D supplementation, in the form of cod liver oil, was introduced in Sweden, rickets has been a rare diagnosis among Swedish infants. In 1978, the National Board of Health and Welfare issued recommendations of daily supplementation with 300 micrograms (1000 IU) of vitamin A and 10 micrograms (400 IU) of vitamin D. This has recently been under review by the Paediatric Committee on Nutrition and Health, of the Swedish Paediatric Association and the National Food Administration, who concluded that there is no reason to retain vitamin A supplementation, but that vitamin D supplementation should continue to be recommended at the same daily dose (400 IU).
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- I Axelsson
- Barn- och ungdomscentrum, Universitetssjukhuset MAS, Malmö
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Axelsson I, Gebre-Medhin M, Hernell O, Jakobsonn I, Michaelsen KF, Samuelson G. [Recommendations for prevention of iron deficiency. Delay cow's milk intake as a beverage to infants until 10-12 months of age!]. Lakartidningen 1999; 96:2206-8. [PMID: 10377660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Breast-feeding is to be encouraged during the first six months of life. Iron deficiency is extremely rare in exclusively breast-fed infants during this period. Any cow-milk based formula used should be iron-fortified. During the second half of infancy, the iron content of weaning foods is important in preventing iron deficiency. Indeed, owing to the low iron content of dairy products, it is hard to compose a weaning diet sufficiently rich in iron to meet the demands of rapidly growing infants, if it is to include substantial amounts of cow milk, sour milk or yoghurt. Accordingly, the Paediatric Committee on Nutrition and Health, of the Swedish Paediatric Association and the National Food Administration, recommend delaying the introduction of cow's milk and cow-milk products until the infant is 10-12 months of age. Until then, breast-feeding, and the use of iron-fortified formula or gruel with modified protein and sodium content are encouraged; iron-fortified porridges of softer consistency can be prepared to circumvent the need of extra fluids, or porridge can be served with breast milk or iron-fortified formula; small amounts of milk may be used for cooking purposes.
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- I Axelsson
- Barn- och ungdomscentrum, Universitetssjukhuset MAS, Malmö
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Flygare A, Valentin L, Karlsland-Akeson P, Flodmark CE, Ivarsson SA, Axelsson I. Ultrasound measurements of subcutaneous adipose tissue in infants are reproducible. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 1999; 28:492-4. [PMID: 10328123 DOI: 10.1097/00005176-199905000-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ultrasound technique for measuring subcutaneous adipose tissue in infants. METHODS Twenty infants were investigated at 3, 6, and 12 months of age. All measurements were made by the same investigator in triplicate on the left side of the body at the triceps and subscapular anatomic landmarks and at the abdomen and thigh. An ultrasound system equipped with a linear 7.0-MHz transducer was used. RESULTS The intraclass correlation coefficients were 0.88 to 0.99. Random errors ranged from 0.01 to 0.19 mm. For log-transformed values, the random error ranged from 2.4% to 5.7%. CONCLUSIONS Measurements of subcutaneous fat in infants using ultrasound are reproducible when performed by the same observer.
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- A Flygare
- Department of Paediatrics, Malmö University Hospital, Sweden
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Smedsaas-Löfvenberg A, Nilsson K, Moa G, Axelsson I. Nebulization of drugs in a nasal CPAP system. Acta Paediatr 1999; 88:89-92. [PMID: 10090555 DOI: 10.1080/08035259950170673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Aerosolized drugs have been used in infants for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (beta-agonists, steroids and surfactant) and bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (epinephrine and ribavirin). Controlled clinical trials have, however, produced conflicting results, probably due in part to problems with the transportation of the aerosol from the nebulizer to the bronchioli. We have modified a nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system permitting an aerosol to flow through a canal to the nasal prongs and into the airways of the infant. It has been used successfully for the administration of epinephrine, salbutamol, budesonide, acetylcysteine, natural surfactant and ribavirin to sick infants. The modified nasal CPAP system is a simple, safe, cost-efficient and baby-friendly system for respiratory support and drug treatment, which can be used in future trials of aerosolized drugs.
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- A Smedsaas-Löfvenberg
- Department of Paediatrics, County Hospital, Mid Sweden University, Ostersund, Sweden
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Carlsson A, Axelsson I, Borulf S, Bredberg A, Forslund M, Lindberg B, Sjöberg K, Ivarsson SA. Prevalence of IgA-antigliadin antibodies and IgA-antiendomysium antibodies related to celiac disease in children with Down syndrome. Pediatrics 1998; 101:272-5. [PMID: 9445503 DOI: 10.1542/peds.101.2.272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of celiac disease in children and adolescents with Down syndrome. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-three children and adolescents with Down syndrome were screened for IgA-antigliadin antibodies (AGA) and IgA-antiendomysium antibodies (EMA). Patients found to be either AGA- or EMA-positive were investigated further with intestinal biopsy. RESULTS None of the 43 patients had known celiac disease at entry into the study; 37% (16/43) were found to have AGA levels above normal, and 16% (7/43) to be EMA-positive. Of the 15 patients who underwent biopsy, 8 manifested villous atrophy. Villous atrophy was present in all 7 of the EMA-positive patients, whereas the villi were normal in 7 of the 13 AGA-positive patients who underwent biopsy. CONCLUSIONS EMA is a good immunologic marker for use in screening for celiac disease, and screening is justified in patients with Down syndrome.
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- A Carlsson
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Lund, University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Axelsson I, Tirén U, Burman K. [Antibiotics to children. How much is enough?]. Lakartidningen 1997; 94:4243-5. [PMID: 9424514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Axelsson I, Flodmark CE, Räihä N, Tacconi M, Visentin M, Minoli I, Moro G, Warm A. The influence of dietary nucleotides on erythrocyte membrane fatty acids and plasma lipids in preterm infants. Acta Paediatr 1997; 86:539-44. [PMID: 9183496 DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1997.tb08927.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate whether a regular formula for premature infants supplemented with nucleotides has any influence on plasma lipids and erythrocyte membrane fatty acids. METHODS Preterm infants fed either human milk supplemented with human milk protein (HM, n = 14), nucleotide-supplemented preterm formula (NF, n = 13), or a regular preterm formula (F, n = 13) were included in the study. The NF was supplemented with 18.2 mg cytidine monophosphate/l (CMP), 7.0 mg uridine monophosphate/l (UMP), 6.4 mg adenosine monophosphate/l (AMP), 3.0 mg inosine monophosphate/l (IMP) and 3.0 mg guanosine monophosphate/l (GMP). RESULTS There were significantly higher concentrations of triglycerides (TG) in infants fed NF compared to those fed F (191.42 +/- 79.58 vs 108.21 +/- 43.73, p < 0.001, mean +/- SD lipid concentrations, mg/100 ml plasma). Infants fed F had significantly lower concentrations of total cholesterol (94.34 +/- 11.71 vs 115.69 +/- 39.29, p < 0.01) and TG in plasma (108.21 +/- 43.73 vs 172.27 +/- 68.19, p < 0.001, mean +/- SD lipid concentrations, mg/100 ml plasma) when compared to HM-fed infants. There were no significant differences in any of the erythrocyte membrane fatty acids and total long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) between NF and F during the study period (6 weeks). Furthermore, total LC-PUFA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) concentrations in red blood cell were not significantly different when infants fed NF were compared to those fed HM. In contrast, however, infants fed F had significantly lower concentrations of total n-3 LC-PUFA (p < 0.01) and DHA (p < 0.01) than those found in HM-fed infants. CONCLUSIONS These results do not suggest an effect of nucleotides on the red blood cell LC-PUFA profile in preterm infants. However, the nucleotides may increase the concentrations of triglycerides in plasma.
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- I Axelsson
- Department of Pediatrics University of Lund, Malmö, Sweden
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Tirén U, Wennberg M, Axelsson I. [Quinolones may be used in the treatment of children. Exaggerated fear of adverse effects]. Lakartidningen 1994; 91:3173-3174. [PMID: 7990558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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- U Tirén
- Barn- och ungdomskliniken, Ostersunds sjukhus
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Oral examinations were performed of 1021 newborn Swedish children, of whom 101 were re-examined after 2-3 or 4-5 months. The most common findings, registered in 74.9% of the children, were of oral mucosal cysts situated either palatally or on the alveolar ridges. The majority of the palatal cysts disappeared shortly after birth, and some alveolar cysts appeared after birth. Ankyloglossia was found in 2.5% of the children, and Fordyce spots in 1.0%. No natal teeth were found. The upper labial frenum was attached to the crest of the alveolar ridge in 76.7% of the children, palatally in 16.7% and buccally in 6.7%. The relationship of the alveolar ridges was recorded: the anterior segment of the mandibular ridge was distal to the maxillary in 99% of cases, and, posteriorly, the mandibular ridges were lingual to the maxillary in 97.6%. An open bite was found in 39.8% of the children.
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- A Flinck
- Department of Pedodontics, University of Umeå, Sweden
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Axelsson I. [Research fraud. Manipulated conclusions on therapy of otitis in children]. Lakartidningen 1993; 90:937-940. [PMID: 8459737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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- I Axelsson
- Barn-och ungdomskliniken, Ostersunds sjukhus
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Eighty-six 9-year old dyslexic children were carefully matched to controls with regard to age, sex, class in school, and intelligence and thorough visual functions tests and eye examinations were performed. As a group the dyslexic pupils exhibited a lower distance as well as near visual acuity both with monocular and binocular viewing. Furthermore, the dyslexic pupils had a lower contrast sensitivity at the lower and higher spatial frequencies. These differences were all statistically significant. However, no statistically significant differences between the two groups could be observed regarding refractive errors or contrast sensitivity in the middle spatial frequency range. Although some eyes were amblyopic, any severe eye anomalies or diseases were not found in any of the investigated children.
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- J Ygge
- Department of Ophthalmology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge University Hospital, Sweden
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Proteoglycans were extracted from ground human lumbar annuli fibrosi with 4M guanidinium chloride and purified by means of associative equilibrium density gradient centrifugation. The proteoglycan preparations contained chondroitin sulphate, keratan sulphate and hyaluronic acid, but no dermatan sulphate. Degradation experiments suggested that the proteoglycans contain three regions: a chondroitin sulphate-rich region, a keratan sulphate-rich region and a region that binds to hyaluronic acid, thus allowing proteoglycan aggregates to be formed. The keratan sulphate-rich region seemed to be more prominent than in bovine hyaline cartilage proteoglycans. The model for the structure of bovine hyaline cartilage proteoglycans, Hascall and Heinegård, seems to be applicable to the proteoglycans from human annulus fibrosus. The amino acid composition of annulus fibrosus proteoglycans is very similar to that of bovine hyaline cartilage proteoglycans.
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- S Inerot
- Department of Physiological Chemistry, University of Lund, Sweden
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Ahlm C, Axelsson I, Jansson B. [Maternal health care must improve its tracing of hepatitis B virus carriers]. Lakartidningen 1990; 87:2865-6. [PMID: 2215003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- C Ahlm
- Infektionskliniken, region-sjukhuset, Umeå
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The metabolism of proteoglycans in normal growth plate and the changes in growth plate morphology induced by diabetes and malnutrition were studied in rats. The proteoglycans had a significantly faster turnover (half-life measured with [35S]sulfate labeling: 25-30 h) than the cells in the growth plate. Morphometric studies showed significant reductions of cell number, zone height, and [3H]thymidine incorporation in growth plates from rats with untreated streptozotocin-induced diabetes compared to normal rats. Similar, although less pronounced alterations were observed in malnourished, nondiabetic rats. Disaggregation and degradation of proteoglycans are probably necessary prerequisites for calcification. Our data indicate that the proteoglycans are in a dynamic state of rapid biosynthesis and degradation throughout the growth plate with a shift in the balance at the calcification front toward less synthesis and more degradation.
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- I Axelsson
- University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida
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