Are diagnostic criteria for acute malnutrition affected by hydration status in hospitalized children? A repeated measures study

INTRODUCTION: Dehydration and malnutrition commonly occur together among ill children in developing countries. Dehydration (change in total body water) is known to alter weight. Although muscle tissue has high water content, it is not known whether mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) may be altered b...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Mwangome, Martha K, Fegan, Gregory, Prentice, Andrew M, Berkley, James A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2011
Materias:
Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3180351/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21910909
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-10-92

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3180351/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21910909
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-10-92

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