Vitamin A level and diseases of premature infants / 中国当代儿科杂志
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
;
(12): 177-182, 2016.
Artigo
em Chinês
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ABSTRACT
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, and it is not only necessary for the normal growth and development of epithelial cells, but also plays a very important role in the normal growth and development of the retina, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, brain, and immune system. Studies have confirmed that the low level of vitamin A in premature infants at birth can last through the entire infancy. Recently, there have been particular concerns about the level of vitamin A and development of diseases in premature infants, with major focuses on the related mechanisms of action of vitamin A in respiratory distress syndrome, chronic lung disease, retinopathy of prematurity, necrotizing enterocolitis, patent ductus arteriosus, and infections in premature infants, which still awaits further investigation.This paper summarizes and analyzes the current status of research on vitamin A level and diseases of premature infants at home and abroad. In addition, although enough evidence suggests that vitamin A supplementation is beneficial to preterm infants, evidence is still lacking for recommended methods for supplementation and dose of vitamin A, and further studies are needed.
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Assunto principal:
Vitamina A
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Sangue
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Recém-Nascido Prematuro
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Doenças do Prematuro
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Ano de publicação:
2016
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