Iron, through its participation in oxidation/reduction processes, is essential for the
physiological function of biological systems. In the brain, iron is involved in the development …

Iron is critical for brain development, playing key roles in synaptogenesis, myelination,
energy metabolism and neurotransmitter production. NICU infants are at particular risk for …

Background Increasing evidence suggests that multiple or long-time exposure to general
anaesthesia (GA) could be detrimental to cognitive development in young subjects and …

Iron is an essential micronutrient for early development, being involved in several cellular
processes and playing a significant role in neurodevelopment. Prematurity may impact on …

Since 1997, nine cases of severe pneumonia, caused by species within the B. cereus group
and with a presentation similar to that of inhalation anthrax, were reported in seemingly …

Iron deficiency presents a major public health concern in many malaria-endemic regions,
and both conditions affect young children most severely. Daily iron supplementation is the …

Neuronal cell death is acknowledged as the primary pathological basis underlying
developmental neurotoxicity in response to sevoflurane exposure, but the exact mechanism …

Children are especially vulnerable to adverse effects of multiple metals exposure. The aim of
this study was to assess some metals concentrations such as lead (Pb), arsenic (As) …

(1) In this study we determined the effect of long-term selenomethionine administration on
the oxidative stress level and changes in antioxidant protein/enzyme activity; mRNA …

Objectives To determine the incidence of hyperferritinemia in VLBW infants, and its
association with neonatal morbidity. Study design Prospective cohort study in a tertiary-level …