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Prescribing practices in the treatment of wasting: secondary analysis from a randomised trial

Rattigan SM, Grantz KH, Hanson K, Langendorf C, Berthé F,  et al.
2024-02-26 • BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
2024-02-26 • BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
INTRODUCTION
Current guidelines for the outpatient treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) recommend the provision of routine medications to all children at admission and prescr...
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Practices and challenges related to antibiotic use in paediatric treatment in hospitals and health centres in Niger and Uganda: a mixed methods study

Mambula G, Nanjebe D, Munene A, Guindo O, Salifou A,  et al.
2023-07-11 • Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
2023-07-11 • Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
BACKGROUND
Antibiotic resistance is a significant public health problem and is responsible for high mortality in children and new-borns. Strengthening the rational use of antibiotics...
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Analysis of postdischarge interventions for children treated for moderate or severe wasting, growth faltering or failure, or edema

Bliznashka L, Rattigan SM, Sudfeld CR, Isanaka S
2023-05-01 • JAMA Network Open
2023-05-01 • JAMA Network Open
IMPORTANCE
Children treated for acute malnutrition remain at increased risk of relapse, infection, and mortality after programmatic recovery. Global guidelines for the management of ...
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An exploratory qualitative study of caregivers' knowledge, perceptions and practices related to hospital hygiene in rural Niger

Marquer C, Guindo O, Mahamadou I, Job E, Rattigan SM,  et al.
2021-09-01 • Infection Prevention in Practice
2021-09-01 • Infection Prevention in Practice
BACKGROUND
The risk of healthcare-associated infections is exacerbated by poor hygiene practices in health care facilities and can contribute to increased patient morbidity and morta...