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View article: Prevalence of Large‐for‐Gestational Age and Macrosomia Among Livebirths in 23 Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries Between 2000 and 2021: An Individual Participant Data Analysis
Prevalence of Large‐for‐Gestational Age and Macrosomia Among Livebirths in 23 Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries Between 2000 and 2021: An Individual Participant Data Analysis Open
Objective To examine the prevalence of large‐for‐gestational age (LGA) and macrosomia in 23 countries between 2000 and 2021. Design Descriptive multi‐country secondary data analysis. Setting Subnational, population‐based cohort studies ( k…
View article: Nutritional management of growth faltering in infants aged under six months in Asia and Africa: study protocol for a multicentre randomised trial (BRANCH, BReAstfeediNg Counselling and management of growtH)
Nutritional management of growth faltering in infants aged under six months in Asia and Africa: study protocol for a multicentre randomised trial (BRANCH, BReAstfeediNg Counselling and management of growtH) Open
View article: Effect of early-life protein supplementation on childhood obesity and related metabolic outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect of early-life protein supplementation on childhood obesity and related metabolic outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Optimal anthropometric discharge criteria from treatment of wasting: meta-analysis of individual patient data from 34 studies
Optimal anthropometric discharge criteria from treatment of wasting: meta-analysis of individual patient data from 34 studies Open
View article: PRAYAS: Cohort profile for Pooled Research and Analysis for Yielding Anemia-free Solutions in India
PRAYAS: Cohort profile for Pooled Research and Analysis for Yielding Anemia-free Solutions in India Open
Purpose This cohort would aim to estimate the prevalence of anemia among children under 18 years, non-pregnant and non-lactating (NPNL) women, and pregnant women (by trimester), with further stratification by age group, year, and region of…
View article: Impact of an Integrated Intervention Package During Preconception, Pregnancy, and Early Childhood on inflammation, IGF-1, IGFBP3 during first 6 months of life: Findings from the WINGS Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of an Integrated Intervention Package During Preconception, Pregnancy, and Early Childhood on inflammation, IGF-1, IGFBP3 during first 6 months of life: Findings from the WINGS Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Early-life interventions targeting maternal and child health, nutrition, and psychosocial care may influence infant growth and immune development by modulating systemic inflammation and growth factor pathways. However, causal ev…
View article: Zinc–iron interactions in the treatment of children with mild-to-moderate anaemia – Authors' reply
Zinc–iron interactions in the treatment of children with mild-to-moderate anaemia – Authors' reply Open
View article: Impact of an Integrated Intervention Package During Preconception, Pregnancy, and Early Childhood on the Gut Microbiome at Six Months of Age: Findings from the Women and Infants Integrated Growth Study (WINGS) Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of an Integrated Intervention Package During Preconception, Pregnancy, and Early Childhood on the Gut Microbiome at Six Months of Age: Findings from the Women and Infants Integrated Growth Study (WINGS) Randomized Controlled Trial Open
The findings indicate that improving maternal and infant health, nutrition, and psychosocial conditions enhances the relative abundance of beneficial gut bacteria at 6 mo of age, supporting healthy growth and development. This trial was re…
View article: 255 Outcome of a Dedicated Primary Ureteroscopy Theatre List on Waiting Time for Surgery
255 Outcome of a Dedicated Primary Ureteroscopy Theatre List on Waiting Time for Surgery Open
Aim Most people with ureteric colic will pass their stone spontaneously but for those that are clinically unlikely to pass; urgent surgical intervention is needed. The concept of primary ureteroscopy has gained traction but its optimal del…
View article: The Effect of Balanced Energy-Protein Supplementation Provided to Pregnant Women on Infant Birth Weight: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis
The Effect of Balanced Energy-Protein Supplementation Provided to Pregnant Women on Infant Birth Weight: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Benefit–cost analysis of an integrated package of interventions during preconception, pregnancy and early childhood in India
Benefit–cost analysis of an integrated package of interventions during preconception, pregnancy and early childhood in India Open
Background We have previously shown that an integrated intervention package delivered during preconception, pregnancy and early childhood substantially reduces low birth weight and stunting at 24 months of age compared with routine care. N…
View article: Treatment strategies for non-responders to oral iron and folic acid treatment in anemic children: A systematic review
Treatment strategies for non-responders to oral iron and folic acid treatment in anemic children: A systematic review Open
Background Iron and folic acid (IFA) are essential nutrients, with deficiencies associated not only with anemia but also with other significant health consequences, including impaired cognitive development, increased susceptibility to infe…
View article: Comparative effectiveness of daily therapeutic supplementation with multiple micronutrients and iron-folic acid versus iron-folic acid alone in children with mild-to-moderate anaemia in rural India: an open-label, randomised controlled trial
Comparative effectiveness of daily therapeutic supplementation with multiple micronutrients and iron-folic acid versus iron-folic acid alone in children with mild-to-moderate anaemia in rural India: an open-label, randomised controlled trial Open
Indian Council of Medical Research and the Government of India.
View article: The effect of prenatal balanced energy and protein supplementation on gestational weight gain: An individual participant data meta-analysis in low- and middle-income countries
The effect of prenatal balanced energy and protein supplementation on gestational weight gain: An individual participant data meta-analysis in low- and middle-income countries Open
Background Understanding the effects of balanced energy and protein (BEP) supplements on gestational weight gain (GWG) and how the effects differ depending on maternal characteristics and the nutritional composition of the supplements will…
View article: Comparative Efficacy of Biweekly Preventive Supplementation, with Multiple Micronutrients and Iron Folic Acid (IFA) or IFA Alone, on Hemoglobin Concentrations and Anemia Prevalence in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Rural India
Comparative Efficacy of Biweekly Preventive Supplementation, with Multiple Micronutrients and Iron Folic Acid (IFA) or IFA Alone, on Hemoglobin Concentrations and Anemia Prevalence in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Rural India Open
View article: Impact of an Integrated Intervention Package During Preconception, Pregnancy, and Early Childhood on Gut Microbiome at 6 Months of Life in Wings Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of an Integrated Intervention Package During Preconception, Pregnancy, and Early Childhood on Gut Microbiome at 6 Months of Life in Wings Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: Impact of Early Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Gestational Weight Gain on Birth Outcomes: Findings from a Pregnancy Cohort in New Delhi, India
Impact of Early Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Gestational Weight Gain on Birth Outcomes: Findings from a Pregnancy Cohort in New Delhi, India Open
View article: Acceptability of Microbiota-Directed Complementary Foods in Treating Indian Children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition: eACT-MAM Pre-Proof-of-Concept Study
Acceptability of Microbiota-Directed Complementary Foods in Treating Indian Children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition: eACT-MAM Pre-Proof-of-Concept Study Open
The prePOC study demonstrates good acceptability and safety of MDCF among Indian children with MAM including the age group of 6-12 mo of age. The study demonstrates the feasibility of conducting a long-term supplementation study in this po…
View article: Epidemiology of overweight in under-five children in India: insights from National Family Health Survey
Epidemiology of overweight in under-five children in India: insights from National Family Health Survey Open
Childhood overweight is not only an immediate health concern due to its implications but also significantly increases the risk of persistent obesity and consequently CVD in the future, posing a serious threat to public health. The objectiv…
View article: Recommendations for India-specific multiple micronutrient supplement through expert consultation
Recommendations for India-specific multiple micronutrient supplement through expert consultation Open
Background & objectives Reducing maternal anaemia and enhancing feto-maternal health to achieve desired birth outcomes is a major health concern in India. Micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy may impact fetal growth and neonatal out…
View article: Management of undernutrition during preconception and pregnancy in an urban setting in North India
Management of undernutrition during preconception and pregnancy in an urban setting in North India Open
Introduction The prevalence of underweight in women of reproductive age (WRA) in South Asia remains unacceptably high. Underweight women suffer from lowered immunity, infertility, and a risk of developing non-communicable diseases. In preg…
View article: Epidemiology of Overweight in Under-Five Children in India: Insights from National Family Health Survey
Epidemiology of Overweight in Under-Five Children in India: Insights from National Family Health Survey Open
Childhood overweight is not only an immediate health concern due to its implications but also significantly increases the risk of persistent obesity and consequently cardiovascular diseases in the future, posing a serious threat to public …
View article: Balanced Energy-Protein Supplementation Package in Lactating Women Increases Anthropometric Outcomes in Mothers and Infants: A Prospective IPD Meta-Analysis
Balanced Energy-Protein Supplementation Package in Lactating Women Increases Anthropometric Outcomes in Mothers and Infants: A Prospective IPD Meta-Analysis Open
Objectives: The Maternal Balanced Energy-Protein (BEP) Studies Harmonization Initiative, a collaboration of BEP trials in Africa and Asia, aimed to assess the effect of BEP given to lactating women on maternal and infant anthropometry. Met…
View article: The effect of balanced energy-protein supplementation provided to lactating women on maternal and infant outcomes: study protocol for a prospectively planned individual patient data (IPD) meta-analysis
The effect of balanced energy-protein supplementation provided to lactating women on maternal and infant outcomes: study protocol for a prospectively planned individual patient data (IPD) meta-analysis Open
* Background The high prevalence of infant stunting and maternal undernutrition in low- and middle-income countries poses a significant public health threat. The World Health Organization recommends balanced energy-protein (BEP) supplement…
View article: Impact of an integrated health, nutrition, and early child stimulation and responsive care intervention package delivered to preterm or term small for gestational age babies during infancy on growth and neurodevelopment: study protocol of an individually randomized controlled trial in India (Small Babies Trial)
Impact of an integrated health, nutrition, and early child stimulation and responsive care intervention package delivered to preterm or term small for gestational age babies during infancy on growth and neurodevelopment: study protocol of an individually randomized controlled trial in India (Small Babies Trial) Open
Background Preterm and term small for gestational age (SGA) babies are at high risk of experiencing malnutrition and impaired neurodevelopment. Standalone interventions have modest and sometimes inconsistent effects on growth and neurodeve…
View article: Linear growth beyond 24 months and child neurodevelopment in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Linear growth beyond 24 months and child neurodevelopment in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Aim To synthesize available evidence on the association between change in linear growth (height for age z score, HAZ) beyond the first two years of life with later child neurodevelopment outcomes in Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)…
View article: Neonatal mortality risk of vulnerable newborns by fine stratum of gestational age and birthweight for 230 679 live births in nine low‐ and middle‐income countries, 2000–2017
Neonatal mortality risk of vulnerable newborns by fine stratum of gestational age and birthweight for 230 679 live births in nine low‐ and middle‐income countries, 2000–2017 Open
Objective To describe the mortality risks by fine strata of gestational age and birthweight among 230 679 live births in nine low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) from 2000 to 2017. Design Descriptive multi‐country secondary data analy…
View article: Editorial: Care during pregnancy and early childhood for growth and development in low- and middle- income countries
Editorial: Care during pregnancy and early childhood for growth and development in low- and middle- income countries Open
pregnancy complications and fetal loss and to improve equity (Bermudez Rojas et al).Maternal mental health has increasingly been recognized as a vital component of antenatal care. A The supplement offers valuable insights into the stunting…
View article: Child Neurodevelopment After Multidomain Interventions From Preconception Through Early Childhood
Child Neurodevelopment After Multidomain Interventions From Preconception Through Early Childhood Open
Importance Multidomain interventions in pregnancy and early childhood have improved child neurodevelopment, but little is known about the effects of additional preconception interventions. Objective To evaluate the effect of a multifaceted…
View article: Path Associations between Breastmilk Mycotoxins, Biomarkers of Inflammation, Maternal Body Composition, and Infant Growth: Findings from a Cross-sectional Observational Study
Path Associations between Breastmilk Mycotoxins, Biomarkers of Inflammation, Maternal Body Composition, and Infant Growth: Findings from a Cross-sectional Observational Study Open