ReviewMalaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia2021
The short child: Importance of early detection and timely referrai.
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- Accuracy of a smartphone-based 3D imaging tool for height measurement and stunting detection among children 24-59 months of age in Nepal: a validation study.The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2026Article
- Telemedicine Integrated Care Versus In-Person Care Mode for Patients With Short Stature: Comprehensive Comparison of a Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- [Attaching great importance to the scientific assessment of short stature in children].Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics · 2023Article
- Efficacy of Oral Arginine as Treatment to Improve Height in Prepubertal Children With Idiopathic Short Stature: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Sage open pediatricsReview
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Abstract
Stunting is a common phenomenon in Malaysian children. Optimising outcomes for children with growth disorders rests on early recognition and prompt referral. In this context, a framework for the clinical approach can help to guide appropriate growth assessment and referral. This review article aims to provide family medicine specialists with such a framework whilst raising awareness about the shortcomings of the existing growth monitoring system in Malaysia. It also invites readers to consider additional measures that could further optimise this system.
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