Browsing by Subject "Anemia"
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Daily maternal lipid-based nutrient supplementation with 20 mg iron, compared with iron and folic acid with 60 mg iron, resulted in lower iron status in late pregnancy but not at 6 months postpartum in either the mothers or their infants in Bangladesh
(Oxford Academic, 2018-09-10)Background Maternal anemia and iron deficiency are prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. Objective We aimed to determine the effects of lipid-based nutrient supplements for pregnant and lactating women (LNS-PL) ... -
Iron deficiency in Bangladeshi women and the available treatment options to recover it
(Brac University, 2021-05)Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common nutritional problem globally including Bangladesh and it poses a public health challenge. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately one third of the ... -
Point of care detection of anemia in non-invasive manner by using image processing and convolutional neural network with mobile devices
(Brac University, 2020-04)A medical procedure is described as non-invasive if there is no necessity for incision into the skin. Invasive methods can often be risky because there is a high chance of infection. That is why the medical sector ... -
Prenatal and postnatal supplementation with lipid-based nutrient supplements reduces anemia and iron deficiency in 18-month-old Bangladeshi children: A cluster-randomized effectiveness trial
(Oxford Academic, 2018-06-13)Background: Anemia, iron deficiency (ID), and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among young children are public health concerns in developing countries. Objective: We evaluated the effects of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient ... -
Trial effectiveness of daily and flexible administration of micronutrient sprinkles to control anaemia in young children in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2005-10)Iron deficiency-anaemia is a major public health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. Infants and young children aged between 6-24 months are one of the most vulnerable groups. Although iron intervention ...
