Background Refeeding syndrome (RFS) is a life-threatening, underdiagnosed, and under-
researched complication in treating children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). This …

Background: The judicious use of the world health organization (WHO) guidelines in the
management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is very crucial in avoiding complications …

Objective: To determine the prevalence of re-feeding syndrome in children treated for severe
acute malnutrition (SAM). Methodology: This cross-sectional study was performed at …

Background Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major health problem, and the cause of
more than half of childhood deaths in children less than 5 years in developing countries …

Introduction Early enteral nutrition is recommended for critically ill children, potentially
exposing those who are undernourished to the risk of refeeding syndrome. However, data …

Background: Severe Acute malnutrition among under–five children remain a huge public
health and economic burden in Saharan Africa. We investigated the morbidity and outcome …

Background Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is caused by a significant imbalance between
nutritional intake and individual needs. The uncomplicated form of SAM is managed at the …

Background: Malnutrition is significant contributor of childhood morbidity and mortality in
developing countries. More than 1/3rd of world's severely malnourished children live in …

Background: Children who receive in-hospital treatment of severe acute malnutrition often
have high mortality rates, and the reasons are not well understood. Objective: We assessed …

Low-and middle-income countries bear the greatest burden of malnutrition, especially those
in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Children are particularly vulnerable. This article provides an …