Publications by authors named "Stefan Ortfeld"
Article Synopsis
- Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and spina bifida (SB) show higher rates of mental health issues compared to typical norms, with 30.2% and 18.1% respectively scoring abnormal on mental health assessments.
- Correlations were found between mental health problems and cognitive and motor impairments, as well as levels of social participation, although age and gender had minimal impact.
- The study emphasizes the importance of early detection and support for mental health in these children to improve their social participation and overall psychological well-being.
Influence of different intravenous lipid emulsions on hepatobiliary dysfunction in a rabbit model.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
February 2007
Objectives: Long-term total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in children is often complicated by the development of cholestasis, liver fibrosis, and liver failure. High doses of intravenous lipids may be involved in the pathogenesis of hepatobiliary dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of 2 newly developed lipid emulsions could reduce liver damage.
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