Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Medicine

Chandrakanta

Publications

• Research Article
  Epidemiology and Neurodevelopmental Correlates of Cobalamin Deficiency in Hospitalized North Indian Infants
  Author(s): Neha Agarwal, Chandrakanta, S Koonwar, AA Mahdi and Rashmi KumarNeha Agarwal, Chandrakanta, S Koonwar, AA Mahdi and Rashmi Kumar
  
  Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in infants. Role of maternal and infant diet and other epidemiological features have not been reported from India. Objective: To compute the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in hospitalized children 2 months to 2 years of age and compare demographic, clinical, dietary and developmental status between those found deficient and sufficient. Methods: The first 3 children aged 2 months to 2 years hospitalized to the Pediatric Medicine wards of King George’s Medical University Hospital, Lucknow on a predecided weekday were enrolled for study and subjected to a proforma driven work up. Those with history of vitamin supplements were excluded. Vitamin B12 and folate levels were measured by chemiluminiscence method. Vitamin B12 cut off value below 200 pg/m.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2472-100x.1000103

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