ABSTRACT
Iron deficiency is very widespread in the first years of life in the Philippines. Plasma iron determinations show that the iron levels are much lower than those found in the Western countries. The clinical importance of iron deficiency is discussed. The low iron level in the plasma is, in the overwhelming majority of the cases, a part of malnutrition due to multiple deficiencies. (Summary and Conclusions)
ABSTRACT
1) In an effort to find an ideal appetizer for anorexic and undernourished children, the author started on the clinical trial of an anabolic drug, Norandrostenolone phenyl propionate, in children seen in her clinic2) The dosage followed was relatively more conservative than in most other works that have appeared so far3) A significant weight increase was seen in all children treated4) All children manifested a sense of well-being; 98% developed good appetite; mothers were contented as a whole5) Gains in weight were retained for months following the treatment though subsequent increases were generally slow6) Only two boys showed signs of virilization in the form of priapism7) The improvement of appetite was retained after the course was finished in only 60% of the cases8) Anorexia due to a disease or to psychologic factors responds better to the therapy. (Summary)
