Iron micronutrient powders reduce malaria-induced anaemia but not growth in young children
Iron powders reduce malaria-related anaemia in young children
This cluster-randomized trial in 1,806 Ghanaian children aged 6-35 months found that daily iron-containing micronutrient powders for five mo…
Daily iron-based micronutrient powders can lower the risk of malaria-induced anaemia in preschool children in Ghana.
Scoping review identifies poor health outcomes in children under seven with care experience in high-income countries
Young Children in Care Face Hidden Health Risks
This scoping review synthesizes evidence from 36 articles regarding children under seven years in high-income countries with care experience…
Young children in foster or kinship care face hidden physical health risks like poor growth, dental problems, and low vaccination rates befo…
PALaDIN Study: High vs. Low Dose Iron in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Can high-dose iron improve health for people on peritoneal dialysis?
The PALaDIN study, a phase 3 trial, is recruiting to compare high-dose and low-dose iron treatments in peritoneal dialysis patients with ana…
People on peritoneal dialysis in the UK may see better health and fewer blood transfusions if they receive high-dose iron instead of low-dos…