Does protein intake correlate with tubular function in very preterm neonates?
Background High protein intake in very preterm neonates (VPN) is important for growth. However, preterm kidneys have fewer functional nephrons and many of the ones present may be immature. Studies have shown that high protein intake induces nephron hypertrophy, proteinuria, and glomerular sclerosis,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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| Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/3045 |