Evaluation of nutritional status in children with refractory epilepsy
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>children affected by refractory epilepsy could be at risk of malnutrition because of feeding difficulties (anorexia, chewing, swallowing difficulties or vomiting) and chronic use of anticonvulsants, which may affect food intake and e...
Main Authors: | Testolin G, Trentani C, Veggiotti P, Cardinali S, Bertoli S, Tagliabue A |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-04-01
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Series: | Nutrition Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.nutritionj.com/content/5/1/14 |
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