Other vitamin deficiencies (8 contents)
Vitamin K deficiency (11 contents)
What are the symptoms of vitamin deficiency?
Vitamin deficiency can lead to various health problems. In this article, we will discuss what the symptoms of vitamin deficiency are, the causes of vitamin deficiency and how to deal with them.
Electroencephalographic (EEG) examination in children
TheEEG test is often ordered for children with suspected various neurological conditions. Aimed at parents, this article presents basic information about the EEG test, with particular emphasis on the...
Vitamin K - what are the oral formulations?
According to the latest recommendations from the National Consultant in Paediatrics, all naturally fed infants aged 2 weeks to 3 months should receive additional oral vitamin K.
Vitamin K - what are the oral formulations?
According to the latest recommendations from the National Consultant in Paediatrics, all naturally fed infants aged 2 weeks to 3 months should receive additional oral vitamin K.
Vitamin K - what are the oral formulations?
According to the latest recommendations from the National Consultant in Paediatrics, all naturally fed infants aged 2 weeks to 3 months should receive additional oral vitamin K.
Vitamin K - what is the requirement in infancy?
Vitamin K is essential for a number of physiological processes. The role of vitamin K in the synthesis of clotting factors and in bone metabolism is best known, but these are not the only mechanisms...
Vitamin K - what dose should be given to a premature infant?
Each newborn at birth should receive one dose of vitamin K. The usual dose is an intramuscular administration of 0.5 mg. In babies born prematurely, the dose depends on the birth weight.
Vitamin K - can a newborn receive it orally?
Vitamin K is routinely given to every newborn baby, including those born prematurely and with low birth weight.
