Predictive factors of catch-up growth in term, small for gestational age infants: a two-year prospective observational study in Algeria.
Fadila BouferouaMohamed El Mokhtar KhiariNafissa BenhallaMalcolm D DonaldsonPublished in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2023)
This study provides data concerning the epidemiology of SGA in Algeria and the factors associated with post-natal growth. Establishing which children remain short at 2 years has identified a cohort of patients requiring continuing follow up, with a view to instituting growth hormone therapy in selected cases. These results favour the setting up of an integrated national program to register SGA infants at birth, with re-evaluation at 2 years. (250 words).
Keyphrases
- gestational age
- birth weight
- preterm birth
- growth hormone
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- quality improvement
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- south africa
- young adults
- preterm infants
- prognostic factors
- risk factors
- stem cells
- machine learning
- pregnant women
- big data
- data analysis
- artificial intelligence
- weight gain