Serum retinol levels and neonatal outcomes in preterm infants

Glucocorticoids are frequently administered to preterm infants, both antenatally and postnatally; however, the effect on serum retinol levels has not been determined. The risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia is increased in premature infants with low retinol concentrations. Objectives: Our purpose was...

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Main Authors: Hsing-Jin Chen, Chyong-Hsin Hsu, Bor-Luen Chiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-08-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664617303546