Publications by authors named "Tracy Harb"
Background: The present study investigates the proteomic content of milk-derived exosomes. A detailed description of the content of milk exosomes is essential to improve our understanding of the various components of milk and their role in nutrition.
Methods: The exosomes used in this study were isolated as previously described and characterized by their morphology, particle concentration, and the presence of exosomal markers.
Scope: Milk provides a natural means of nutrient supply to infants. Exosomes are an important component of milk that are not only being studied for their promise in translational medicine but also in infant nutrition. They also play important roles in intercellular communication and immune function in mammary glands and are able to transfer their materials to the recipient.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To determine the association between sensory functioning, sleep, cry/fuss, and feeding behaviors of infants with colic younger than 4 months of age.
Methods: Dunn's Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile™ and a modified Barr Baby Day Diary were used to assess 44 breastfed infants with colic under four months of age. Colic was defined according to Wessel's criteria.
Objective: Adequate nutrition is critical for optimal growth and development. However, young children may be at risk of nutrient deficiencies when transitioning to weaning foods for a variety of reasons. Supplementation with fortified milk may provide potentially lacking essential nutrients, but effects on growth and nutritional status are yet to be established.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfant Colic-What works: A Systematic Review of Interventions for Breast-fed Infants.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
May 2016
Objectives: To determine the strength of evidence for commonly used interventions for colic in breast-fed and mixed-fed infants younger than 6 months.
Methods: Searches of PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, AMED, and Web of Science databases were conducted from July 2014 to July 2015. Included studies were randomised controlled trials involving mothers and their colicky infants younger than 6 months; assessed colic against the Wessel or modified Wessel criteria; and included phytotherapies, prescription medicines, and maternal dietary interventions.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the prevalence and long-term health effects of functional gastrointestinal symptoms in infants under 12 months, such as colic, regurgitation, constipation, diarrhea, and dyschezia.
- It involved a literature review of articles and a global questionnaire sent to clinicians, leading to a consensus among experts on common prevalences for colic, regurgitation, and constipation.
- Findings suggest that these symptoms are fairly common in infants and could lead to future health issues, highlighting the need for better data collection for more precise prevalence estimates.