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Vitamin E-dependent anemia in a premature infant
Southern Medical Journal
|September 1, 1976
Summary
Premature infants may develop hemolytic anemia when given iron supplements with formula. Vitamin E therapy can treat this condition, suggesting adjusted iron and vitamin E supplementation for formula-fed infants.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Hematology
Background:
- Premature infants are vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies and associated complications.
- Hemolytic anemia is a serious condition that can arise in neonates.
- Vitamin E plays a crucial role in antioxidant defense and red blood cell integrity.