Scientific Papers
Breastfeeding-associated neonatal hypernatremic dehydration in a medical center: a clinical investigation
BACKGROUND: Hypernatremic dehydration amongst exclusively breastfed neonates due to inadequate breastfeeding or underfeeding is a potentially devastating condition. We investigated the epidemiological and clinic features of hypernatremic dehydration. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records [...]
Views on providing nutrition and hydration.
No abstract available.
Saliva parameters as potential indices of hydration status during acute dehydration.
PURPOSE: Firstly, to identify whether saliva flow rate, osmolality, and total protein are potential markers of hydration, we compared changes in these parameters with changes in plasma osmolality during progressive dehydration. Secondly, we compared the [...]
Hydration & ageing.
No abstract available.