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Effect of preventive zinc supplementation on linear growth in children under 5 years of age in developing countries: a meta-analysis of studies for input to the lives saved tool by Imdad, Aamer, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…Zinc plays an important role in cellular growth, cellular differentiation and metabolism. The results of previous meta-analyses evaluating effect of zinc…”
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Impact of maternal education about complementary feeding and provision of complementary foods on child growth in developing countries by Imdad, Aamer, Yakoob, Mohammad Yawar, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…Childhood undernutrition is prevalent in low and middle income countries. It is an important indirect cause of child mortality in these countries. According to…”
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Maternal Nutrition and Birth Outcomes: Effect of Balanced Protein-Energy Supplementation by Imdad, Aamer, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A.

“…The nutritional status of a woman before and during pregnancy is important for a healthy pregnancy outcome. Maternal malnutrition is a key contributor to poor…”
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Autoimmune Enteropathy: An Updated Review with Special Focus on Stem Cell Transplant Therapy by Ahmed, Zunirah, Imdad, Aamer, Connelly, James A., Acra, Sari

“…Autoimmune enteropathy (AIE) is a complex disease affecting both children and adults. Although associated with significant morbidity and mortality, the…”
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Effective interventions to address maternal and child malnutrition: an update of the evidence by Keats, Emily C, Das, Jai K, Salam, Rehana A, Lassi, Zohra S, Imdad, Aamer, Black, Robert E, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…Malnutrition-consisting of undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies-continues to afflict millions of women and children,…”
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American Gastroenterological Association-American College of Gastroenterology Clinical Practice Guideline: Pharmacological Management of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation by Chang, Lin, Chey, William D., Imdad, Aamer, Almario, Christopher V., Bharucha, Adil E., Diem, Susan, Greer, Katarina B., Hanson, Brian, Harris, Lucinda A., Ko, Cynthia, Murad, M. Hassan, Patel, Amit, Shah, Eric D., Lembo, Anthony J., Sultan, Shahnaz

“…Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a common disorder associated with significant impairment in quality of life. This clinical practice guideline, jointly…”
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A Neonate With Abdominal Distention by Adlakha, Vaishali, Wratney, Angela, Gupta, Saurabh, Imdad, Aamer

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Role of calcium supplementation during pregnancy in reducing risk of developing gestational hypertensive disorders: a meta-analysis of studies from developing countries by Imdad, Aamer, Jabeen, Afshan, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…Hypertension in pregnancy stand alone or with proteinuria is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in the world. Epidemiological and…”
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Effect of breastfeeding promotion interventions on breastfeeding rates, with special focus on developing countries by Imdad, Aamer, Yakoob, Mohammad Yawar, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…Given the recognized benefits of breastfeeding for the health of the mother and infants, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding…”
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Effect of balanced protein energy supplementation during pregnancy on birth outcomes by Imdad, Aamer, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…The nutritional status of the mother prior to and during pregnancy plays a vital role in fetal growth and development, and maternal undernourishment may lead…”
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Impact of education and provision of complementary feeding on growth and morbidity in children less than 2 years of age in developing countries: a systematic review by Lassi, Zohra S, Das, Jai K, Zahid, Guleshehwar, Imdad, Aamer, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…About one third of deaths in children less than 5 years of age are due to underlying undernutrition. According to an estimate, 19.4% of children <5 years of…”
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Preventive zinc supplementation in developing countries: impact on mortality and morbidity due to diarrhea, pneumonia and malaria by Yakoob, Mohammad Yawar, Theodoratou, Evropi, Jabeen, Afshan, Imdad, Aamer, Eisele, Thomas P, Ferguson, Joy, Jhass, Arnoupe, Rudan, Igor, Campbell, Harry, Black, Robert E, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…Zinc deficiency is commonly prevalent in children in developing countries and plays a role in decreased immunity and increased risk of infection. Preventive…”
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American Gastroenterological Association-American College of Gastroenterology Clinical Practice Guideline: Pharmacological Management of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation by Chang, Lin, Chey, William D., Imdad, Aamer, Almario, Christopher V., Bharucha, Adil E., Diem, Susan, Greer, Katarina B., Hanson, Brian, Harris, Lucinda A., Ko, Cynthia, Murad, M. Hassan, Patel, Amit, Shah, Eric D., Lembo, Anthony J., Sultan, Shahnaz

“…Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a common disorder associated with significant impairment in quality of life. This clinical practice guideline, jointly…”
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Vaccine hesitancy in the refugee, immigrant, and migrant population in the United States: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Daniels, Danielle, Imdad, Aamer, Buscemi-Kimmins, Teaghen, Vitale, Danielle, Rani, Uzma, Darabaner, Ellen, Shaw, Andrea, Shaw, Jana

“…Refugees, immigrants, and migrants (RIM) in the United States (US) have been identified as an underimmunized population prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccine…”
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Topical application of chlorhexidine to neonatal umbilical cords for prevention of omphalitis and neonatal mortality in a rural district of Pakistan: a community-based, cluster-randomised trial by Soofi, Sajid, FCPS, Cousens, Simon, Prof, Imdad, Aamer, MBBS, Bhutto, Naveed, MBBS, Ali, Nabeela, MPH, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A, Prof

“…Summary Background Umbilical cord infection (omphalitis) is a risk factor for neonatal sepsis and mortality in low-resource settings where home deliveries are…”
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Nutritional Management of the Low Birth Weight/Preterm Infant in Community Settings: A Perspective from the Developing World by Imdad, Aamer, MBBS, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A., MBBS, FRCP, FRCPCH, FCPS, PhD

“…Globally, about 20 million infants are born with low birth weight (LBW; <2500 g). Of all LBW infants, approximately 95% are born in developing countries. The…”
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Impact of vitamin A supplementation on infant and childhood mortality by Imdad, Aamer, Yakoob, Mohammad Yawar, Sudfeld, Christopher, Haider, Batool A, Black, Robert E, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…Vitamin A is important for the integrity and regeneration of respiratory and gastrointestinal epithelia and is involved in regulating human immune function. It…”
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Perceptions of families and healthcare providers about feeding preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit: protocol for a qualitative systematic review by Schanz, Willow R, Akhter, Aunum, Richardson, Georgette, Story, William T, Samuelson, Riley, Imdad, Aamer

“…IntroductionThe underdevelopment of preterm infants can lead to delayed progression through key early milestones. Demonstration of safe oral feeding skills,…”
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Preventive zinc supplementation for children, and the effect of additional iron: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mayo-Wilson, Evan, Imdad, Aamer, Junior, Jean, Dean, Sohni, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…Objective Zinc deficiency is widespread, and preventive supplementation may have benefits in young children. Effects for children over 5 years of age, and…”
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The effect of folic acid, protein energy and multiple micronutrient supplements in pregnancy on stillbirths by Imdad, Aamer, Yakoob, Mohammad Yawar, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A

“…Pregnancy is a state of increased requirement of macro- and micronutrients, and malnourishment or inadequate dietary intake before and during pregnancy, can…”
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