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Fetal Echocardiography and Pulsed-wave Doppler Ultrasound in a Rabbit Model of Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Published on: June 29, 2013
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Faltering growth, or failure to thrive, means children gain weight slower than expected. Significant weight loss after birth can be a cause for medical concern in infants and children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Health
- Growth and Development
Background:
- Faltering growth, previously termed failure to thrive, is characterized by a reduced rate of weight gain in children compared to age and sex norms.
- Neonatal weight loss is typical in the initial days post-birth.
- Persistent or substantial weight loss warrants medical evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define faltering growth in pediatric populations.
- To highlight the significance of weight gain patterns in early childhood.
- To underscore the importance of monitoring infant weight loss.
Main Methods:
- Review of pediatric growth standards.
- Analysis of weight gain trajectories in newborns and infants.
- Clinical assessment criteria for growth deviations.
Main Results:
- Faltering growth signifies a deviation from expected weight gain.
- Postnatal weight loss exceeding normal parameters is a key indicator.
- Early identification of growth concerns is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Faltering growth requires careful monitoring and assessment.
- Understanding normal neonatal weight changes is essential for identifying concerns.
- Prompt medical attention for significant weight loss can impact child health outcomes.
Abstract:
Essential facts Faltering growth, previously called failure to thrive, refers to a slower rate of weight gain in childhood than expected for age and sex. While newborns normally lose weight in the first days of life, persisting or large weight losses can cause concern.
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