Micronutrient-fortified infant cereal improves Hb status and reduces iron-deficiency anaemia in Indian infants: an effectiveness study.

Anaemia affects approximately 69 % of Indian children aged 6-12 months, with Fe deficiency (ID) being a common cause. The effectiveness of micronutrient-fortified infant cereal in improving Fe status and neurodevelopment was evaluated in non-anaemic and mildly anaemic Indian infants. An intervention group (IC) enrolled at age 6 months consumed 50 g/d of rice-based cereal providing 3·75 mg Fe/d as ferrous fumarate for 6 months (n 80) and was compared with a matched static cross-sectional control group (CG) without intervention enrolled at age 12 months (n 80).

Efficacy and tolerance of a diabetes specific formula in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: An open label, randomized, crossover study.

Aim: This study evaluated the effect of a diabetes specific formula on acute glucose, insulin, and triglyceride responses in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: This open-label, randomized, crossover, pilot single center study had two phases (pre-treatment and treatment). After screening, the patients entered run-in period and were counseled on diet and exercise regime.

Contaminants in milk and impact of heating: an assessment study.

Background: The major contaminants usually encountered in milk and milk products include pesticide residues, heavy metals, and aflatoxin M1 (AFM1). Primarily, milk get contaminated before milching, from the cattle feed, from sources/materials used during the processing of milk as well as improper handling of the milk during the pre- and postprocessing period.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of household practices on milk contaminants.

Microbiological profile of milk: impact of household practices.

Background: Milk is susceptible to contamination by many microorganisms including microbial pathogens responsible for causing diseases. Various processes including pasteurization, boiling or storage under refrigerated conditions are undertaken to minimize the microbial contamination of milk.

Objective: This study was undertaken with an objective to evaluate the effect of household practices on the microbiological profile of milk.

Impact of household practices on the nutritional profile of milk.

Background: It is a common practice to process milk before consumption. Processing generally involves boiling, addition of sugar and/or condiments, dilution with water, etc. The boiled milk is stored for subsequent use either at room temperature or under refrigerated conditions.

Bovine milk usage and feeding practices for infants in India.

Background: Milk and dairy products from animal sources (cow's milk or buffalo's milk) are an important part of Indian diet and its consumption starts at an early age.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to understand the processing, storage and modifications carried out before bovine milk is fed to the infants and compare it with recommendations by Health Care Professionals (HCPs).

Materials And Methods: The study involved assessments involving HCPs and mothers of children below 1 year of age through both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Safety, tolerability, and single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of piperaquine phosphate in healthy subjects.

Piperaquine phosphate is an orally active bisquinolone antimalarial drug that has been used for the past 3 decades. The authors report the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of piperaquine from a classical controlled phase I study. It was a double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, and single- and multiple-dose study.