In patients with phenylketonuria, blood phenylalanine concentration during childhood is the
major determinant of cognitive outcome. Guidelines provide age-related recommendations …

Barth syndrome (BTHS) is an X-linked disorder characterised by cardiac and skeletal
myopathy, growth delay, neutropenia and 3-methylglutaconic aciduria (3-MGCA). Patients …

AIMS To evaluate the effect of L-carnitine supplementation (25 mg/kg/d) on the growth and
incidence of hypoglycaemia in preterm infants. METHODS A double blind, placebo …

A portable indirect calorimeter adapted from adult use was validated for use in preterm
infants. Oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbon dioxide production (VCO2) were …

We read with great interest the two recent articles on mortality in meningococcal disease. 1 2
While we would agree with the message contained in both articles, namely that the mortality …

The cause of hyperphenylalaninemia in sick preterm infants has yet to be determined; one
reason may be reduced tolerance to phenylalanine as a consequence of immaturity of …

We provide clear aims and objectives for our students during their attachment in child health.
To assess how well these are being met we reviewed their experience over the 3-year …

Assessment of hyperlipidaemia in children is important to prevent cardiovascular disease
later in life. Secondary causes of hyperlipidaemia should always be considered during …

Assessment of hyperlipidaemia in children is important to prevent cardiovascular disease
later in life. Secondary causes of hyperlipidaemia should always be considered during …

A list of practical skills to observe or learn was included in an undergraduate child health
core curriculum. The ability of students to perform these tasks was assessed in a short …