Failure to detect preterm infants at risk of hypoglycemia before discharge
R Hume, A McGeechan, A Burchell - The Journal of pediatrics, 1999 - Elsevier
In a series of 79 consecutive preterm infants who were ready for discharge, 14 (18%) infants
were unable to maintain normal concentrations of blood glucose. This finding suggests that …
were unable to maintain normal concentrations of blood glucose. This finding suggests that …
An inadequate glycaemic response to glucagon is linked to insulin resistance in preterm infants?
L Jackson, A Burchell, A McGeechan… - Archives of Disease in …, 2003 - fn.bmj.com
Aims: To define clinical, metabolic, and hormonal characteristics of preterm infants relative to
glucagon responsiveness. Methods: Two phase study of 78 preterm infants (25–36 weeks …
glucagon responsiveness. Methods: Two phase study of 78 preterm infants (25–36 weeks …
Management of the giant umbilical cord: challenging the need for investigations in the newborn
S Young, A McGeechan, P Davidson… - Archives of Disease in …, 2016 - fn.bmj.com
Discussion GUC (cord> 5 cm in diameter) is rare with our systematic search revealing only
15 reported cases in the English literature. Accurate embryological explanations for GUC …
15 reported cases in the English literature. Accurate embryological explanations for GUC …
Therapeutic insulin and hepatic glucose-6-phosphatase activity in preterm infants
A Burchell, A McGeechan, R Hume - … of Disease in Childhood-Fetal and …, 2000 - fn.bmj.com
BACKGROUND Hepatic glucose-6-phosphatase activity is low at birth, and in term infants
rises rapidly to adult levels. In contrast, in most preterm infants, it remains low postnatally …
rises rapidly to adult levels. In contrast, in most preterm infants, it remains low postnatally …
Developmental disorders of glucose metabolism in infants
R Hume, A McGeechan… - Child: Care, Health and …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Background Developmental failures to adequately control postnatal blood glucose levels
are common in the transition from fetal to infant life and can persist for many months. The …
are common in the transition from fetal to infant life and can persist for many months. The …
Perinatal factors influencing hepatic glucose-6-phosphatase enzyme activity
R Hume, A McGeechan, A Burchell - Journal of Perinatology, 2000 - nature.com
BACKGROUND: At discharge from neonatal units, many preterm infants are vulnerable to
preprandial hypoglycemia due to insufficient liver glucose production. In most preterm …
preprandial hypoglycemia due to insufficient liver glucose production. In most preterm …
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A MCGEECHAN, Z DIN - Cholestatic Liver Diseases, 1998 - Springer