Gastroenterology and nutrition : neonatology questions and controversies / [edited by] Josef Neu.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Neu, Josef, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pediatric gastroenterology.

Gastrointestinal Diseases.

Infant, Newborn, Diseases.

Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.

Infant, Newborn.

Medical Subjects:

Gastrointestinal Diseases.

Infant, Newborn, Diseases.

Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.

Infant, Newborn.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, PA : Saunders, [2012]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

Gastroenterology and Nutrition, a volume in Dr. Polin's Neonatology: Questions and Controversies Series, offers expert authority on the toughest neonatal gastroenterologic and nutritional challenges you face in your practice. This medical reference book will help you provide better evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes with research on the latest advances. Reconsider how you handle difficult practice issues with coverage that addresses these topics head on and offers opinions from the leading experts in the field, supported by evidence whenever possible. Find information quickly and easily with a consistent chapter organization. Get the most authoritative advice available from world-class neonatologists who have the inside track on new trends and developments in neonatal care. Purchase each volume individually, or get the entire 6-volume set, which includes online access that allows you to search across all titles!

Contents:

Overview of digestion and absorption / Josef Neu

Maturation of motor function in the preterm infant and gastroesophageal reflux / Anna Marla Hibbs

Development of gastrointestinal motility reflexes / Sudarshan Rao Jadcherla

Development of the intestinal mucosal barrier / Allan Walker and Camilia Martin

The developing intestinal microbiome and its relationship to health and disease / Josef Neu

The developing intestine as an immune organ / Patricia Lin

The developing gastrointestinal tract in relation to autoimmune disease, allergy, and atopy / Outi Vaarala

What are the controversies for basic intestinal development and where will the field be moving in the future? / Josef Neu

Nutritional requirements of the very-low-birthweight infant / Patti Thureen and William Hay Jr.

Controversies in neonatal nutrition : macronutrients and micronutrients / Frank R. Greer

Regulation of protein synthesis and proteolysis in the neonate by feeding / Tracy Gautsch Anthony and Susan Hazels Mitmesser

Lipids for neonates / Sheila M. Innis

Human milk feeding of the high-risk neonate / Christina Valentine

Nutritional requirements for the neonate : what are the controversies and where will the field be moving in the future? / Josef Neu

Necrotizing enterocolitis / Josef Neu

Special nutrition of the surgical neonate / Tom Jaksic

Controversies in short bowel syndrome / Marc Rhoads

Neonatal cholestasis / Joel Andres

The neonatal gastrointestinal tract as a conduit to systemic inflammation and developmental delays / Josef Neu and James Wynn

Adult consequences of neonatal and fetal nutrition : mechanisms / Robert Lane

Technologies for the evaluation of enteral feeding readiness in premature infants / Josef Neu

What are the controversies for these clinical conditions and where will the field be moving in the future? / Josef Neu.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Gastroenterology and nutrition.

ISBN:

9781437726039

1437726038

9781455733699

1455733695

OCLC:

785576426

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.