ArticleClinics in perinatology2009
Iron therapy for preterm infants.
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49 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 153 citations in OpenAlex.
- Iron Deficiency and Iron Homeostasis in Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2019Pooled it
- Early and late Iron supplementation for low birth weight infants: a meta-analysis.Italian journal of pediatrics · 2015Pooled it
- Benefits of iron supplementation for low birth weight infants: a systematic review.BMC pediatrics · 2012Pooled it
- Iron supplementation and the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in extremely low gestational age newborns.Pediatric research · 2023Trial
- Enteral Iron Supplementation in Infants Born Extremely Preterm and its Positive Correlation with Neurodevelopment; Post Hoc Analysis of the Preterm Erythropoietin Neuroprotection Trial Randomized Controlled Trial.The Journal of pediatrics · 2021Trial
- Stability Assessment of Intravenous Iron-Carbohydrate Complexes in Commercial All-in-One Parenteral Nutrition: Potential for Therapeutic Iron Dose Admixing.Pharmaceutics · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Mineral Content in Preterm Human Milk and Infant Formulas in Qatar: Assessing Compliance With Dietary Recommendations and Label Accuracy.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Severe anemia in preterm infants associated with increased bacterial virulence potential and metabolic disequilibrium.Pediatric research · 2025Article
- The effect of iron supplementation in preterm infants at different gestational ages.BMC pediatrics · 2024Article
- Hyperferritinemia among very-low-birthweight infants in Thailand: a prospective cohort study.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2024Article
- Impact of Early Nutrition Interventions on the Growth and Development of Preterm Infants: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2024Review
- The Trace Element Concentrations and Oxidative Stress Parameters in Afterbirths from Women with Multiple Pregnancies.Biomolecules · 2023Article
- The silent tragic reality ofThe Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2022Review
- Impact and interactions between risk factors on the iron status of at-risk neonates.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2022Article
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- Nutritional Supplements to Improve Outcomes in Preterm Neonates.Clinics in perinatology · 2022Review
- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia Among Newborns at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.International journal of general medicine · 2022Article
- Plant-Based Dietary Practices and Socioeconomic Factors That Influence Anemia in India.Nutrients · 2021Review
- Can the use of surface sealant on restorative materials prevent discoloration related to iron syrup supplements?European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2021Article
- The Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A Literature Review and Clinical Approach.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
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Abstract
Preterm infants are at risk for both iron deficiency and iron overload. The role of iron in multiple organ functions suggests that iron supplementation is essential for the preterm infant. Conversely, the potential for iron overload and the poorly developed antioxidant measures in the preterm infant argue against indiscriminate iron supplementation in this population. This article reviews the predisposing factors and consequences of iron deficiency and iron overload in the preterm infant, discusses the current recommendation for iron supplementation and its appropriateness, and describes potential management strategies that strike a balance between iron deficiency and iron toxicity.
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