Publications by authors named "Daniella Gnat"
Background: Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which play a decisive role in the development of the brain during fetal and early postnatal life.
Objective: To evaluate whether prophylaxis with 20 to 30 mg of iodine per kilogram of salt is enough to ensure optimal iodine nutrition during pregnancy in an iodine-sufficient area.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of pregnant women was conducted in 2007.
Aim: To evaluate the influence of topical iodine-containing antiseptics on neonatal TSH in full-term infants born by Caesarean section in an iodine sufficient area.
Population And Methods: Urinary iodide excretion (UIE) was estimated in 86 mothers on the second day after delivery by Caesarean section and their 86 full-term neonates. The mothers were divided into two groups according to the use of antiseptic to prepare Cesarean sections: 42 mothers who were prepared with povidone-iodine (Isosept, Bosnalijek) comprised the study group, and 47 mothers who were prepared with alcoholic solution (Skinsept color, Ecolab) formed the control group.
Objective: To assess the iodine status of long-term refugees dependent on international food aid and humanitarian assistance.
Design: A series of cross-sectional two-stage cluster or systematic random sample surveys which assessed urinary iodine excretion and the prevalence of visible goitre. Salt samples were also collected and tested for iodine content by titration.