Infant formula for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Thickened infant formula is widely used as a first-line treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) in infants. The use thereof remains controversial, and conflicting evidence exists with regards to its efficiency. The safety of anti-reflux formula has been proven, with only a few adverse effects...
| Publicado en: | Professional Nursing Today Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 18 - 22 |
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| Autores principales: | , , |
| Formato: | tables/charts Journal Article |
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Medpharm Publications (Pty) Ltd.
2012
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
| Sumario: | Thickened infant formula is widely used as a first-line treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) in infants. The use thereof remains controversial, and conflicting evidence exists with regards to its efficiency. The safety of anti-reflux formula has been proven, with only a few adverse effects reported, making it safe for infants with mild symptoms of reflux. |
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