Normal Thymic Size and Low Rate of Infections in Human Donor Milk Fed HIV-Exposed Uninfected Infants from Birth to 18 Months of Age by Dorthe Lisbeth Jeppesen, Annette Kjær Ersbøll, Tine Ursula Hoppe, Susanne Dam Nielsen, Niels Henrik Valerius

“…This finding along with fewer infections in exclusively breastfed infants compared to formula-fed infants supports the beneficial effect of human milk on the immune system. We suggest, when breastfeeding is not possible, that providing human donor milk to vulnerable groups of infants will be beneficial for their maturing immune system.…”
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Prevalence of appropriate feeding practices and nutritional status among infant and young children aged 0–23 Months attending public hospitals in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia, 2024... by Samuel Demissie Darcho, Feyisa Shasho Bayisa, Teshome Demis Nimani

“…It is recommended that early assessment of the nutritional status of infants and children, and all the necessary interventions, such as health education on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and meal preparation, should be given to mothers.…”
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HIV-specific antibodies capable of ADCC are common in breastmilk and are associated with reduced risk of transmission in women with high viral loads. by Jennifer Mabuka, Ruth Nduati, Katherine Odem-Davis, Dylan Peterson, Julie Overbaugh

“…There are limited data describing the functional characteristics of HIV-1 specific antibodies in breast milk (BM) and their role in breastfeeding transmission. The ability of BM antibodies to bind HIV-1 envelope, neutralize heterologous and autologous viruses and direct antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity (ADCC) were analyzed in BM and plasma obtained soon after delivery from 10 non-transmitting and 9 transmitting women with high systemic viral loads and plasma neutralizing antibodies (NAbs). …”
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Predictive factors for the diagnosis of coeliac disease in children and young people in primary care: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Christian E Farrier, Marta Wanat, Anthony Harnden, Amy Paterson, Nia Roberts, Defne Saatci, Jennifer Hirst

“…Meta-analyses of 28 factors found 14 significant associations with CD diagnosis: having type 1 diabetes (OR 8.70), having a first degree relative with coeliac disease (OR 5.19), being of white ethnicity (OR 2.56), having thyroid disease (OR 2.16), being female (OR 1.53), more frequent gastroenteritis in early childhood (OR 1.48), having frequent respiratory infections in early childhood (OR 1.47), more gluten ingestion in early life (OR 1.25), having more infections in early life (OR 1.22), antibiotic use in early childhood (OR 1.21), being born in the summer (OR 1.09), breastfeeding (OR 0.79) older age at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (OR 0.64), and heavier weight (SMD -0.21). …”
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Moments that matter: childhood pain treatment shapes pain for life—we can do better every time in every child by Rebeccah Slater, Suellen Walker, Christopher Eccleston, Carlo Bellieni, Tanvi Hirekodi, Ricardo Carbajal, Lucinda Smart, William Laughey, Maria M. Cobo, Stefan Friedrichsdorf

“…Evidence-based modalities such as topical anaesthesia, sucrose or breastfeeding, comfort positioning, and age-appropriate distractions should be available for every child during needle procedures. …”
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Determinants of essential newborn care for institutional births in Bangladesh: Findings from the 2019 MICS Survey by Syeda Sumaiya Efa, Syed Nafi Mahdee, Md Fuad Al Fidah

“…Delayed bathing was observed in 131 (32.4 %) cases, with 359 (89.9 %) initiating breastfeeding. Proper ENC was associated with assistance by skilled birth attendant (SBA) (p = 0.004) and residence (p = 0.047). …”
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Clinical Epidemiological Characteristics and Risk Factors for Severe Bronchiolitis Caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Vietnamese Children by Sang Ngoc Nguyen, Thuy Ngoc Thi Nguyen, Lam Tung Vu, Thap Duc Nguyen

“…This study confirms that age, preterm birth, breastfeeding under 6 months, history of exposure to cigarette smoking, low birth weight, having sibling(s) under five years old going to kindergarten, history of undergoing cesarean section, history of mechanical ventilation, poor living condition, and maternal education are 10 risk factors of severe bronchiolitis caused by RSV.…”
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The Burden of HIV Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Jimma University Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia: A Retrospective Observational Study by Taye Kebede, Michael Dayu, Abiot Girma

“…The virus is transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, labour, delivery, and breastfeeding, warranting routine counselling at antenatal care (ANC). …”
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High-Throughput 16 S rRNA Gene Sequencing Reveals Bacterial Diversity of Infant Formula Production Line Samples in Spring and Summer by Xian Li, Yongbo Li, Yalun Zhang, Rui Zhang, Hui Wang, Tao Zhang, Taotao Yan, Zilun Zhang, Guohua Shi, Wei Zhou

“…The trend of low breastfeeding rates increases the demand for infant milk formula (IMF) worldwide, but the use of IMF may be one of the causes of bacterial infections in infants. …”
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Mixed Infant Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Women under Care in Gondar City’s Public Health Facilities within Two Years Postpartum: A Cross-Sectional St... by Muhabaw Shumye Mihret, Mengstu Melkamu Asaye, Banchigizie Adane Mengistu, Habte Belete

“…Whereas, about 73.8% and 4.5% of the mothers demonstrated exclusive breastfeeding and exclusive replacement feeding, respectively. …”
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Exploring Anti-Breast Cancer Effects of Live Pediococcus acidilactici and Its Cell-Free Supernatant Isolated from Human Breast Milk by Naa N. Adumuah, Jude T. Quarshie, Harry Danwonno, Anastasia R. Aikins, Elmer N. Ametefe

“…Probiotic bacteria isolated from human breast milk have been shown to possess proapoptotic and anti-inflammatory properties against breast mastitis in breastfeeding mothers and are being studied as possible anticancer regimens. …”
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FACTORS AFFECTING EARLY COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING OF MOTHERS WITH BABIES AGED 0-6 MONTHS by Candra Dewinataningtyas nataningtyas, Dian Kumalasari, Mia Ashari Kurniasari, Ellatyas Rahmawati Tejo Putri

“…Background: Exclusive breastfeeding for babies from 0 to 6 months of age and continued until 2 years of age can promote healthy growth and development. …”
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Bioactive Compounds in Infant Formula and Their Effects on Infant Nutrition and Health: A Systematic Literature Review by Cristine Couto Almeida, Bianca Figueiredo Mendonça Pereira, Katia Christina Leandro, Marion Pereira Costa, Bernardete Ferraz Spisso, Carlos Adam Conte-Junior

“…Infant formulas are an alternative to replace or supplement human milk when breastfeeding is not possible. The knowledge of human milk’s bioactive compounds and their beneficial effects has attracted the interest of researchers in the field of infant nutrition, as well as researchers of technology and food sciences that seek to improve the nutritional characteristics of infant formulas. …”
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The prevalence and associated factors of the minimum acceptable diet among children aged 6-23 months in Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study. by Girma Cheru Bikila, Godana Arero, Sultan Kalu, Kedir Teji Roba, Tesfaye Getachew Charkos

“…Mothers' educational status, antenatal care visits, age of the child, and breastfeeding were the predictors of the minimum acceptable diet.…”
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The Impact of 3S2E Nursing Management on the Psychological Status of Respiratory Function and Quality of Life of Patients with Severe Pneumonia in the ICU by Yaoyao Xu, Xia Li, Qin Yang, Xiuxian Ma

“…The observation class added 3S2E manner in addition to ordinary breastfeeding, whereas the control class received treatment in the usual nursing mode. …”
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Massa mediastinal em lactente - relato de caso by Thiago Rezende Silveira, Daniel Pinheiro Ferreira, Elina Tosta Oliveira, Danielle Paula de Oliveira Gonçalves, Eliene Machado de Freitas Félix, Adriana Cartafina Perez Bóscollo

“…CASE REPORT: A 7-month-old infant presented to the Emergency Department of a university hospital in the interior of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with symptoms of tachypnea, respiratory failure, and rejection of maternal breastfeeding. The patient had multiple previous diagnoses of pneumonia with no response to antibiotic therapy. …”
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Predictors of Length of Hospitalization for Neonatal Sepsis at Kenyatta Nation Hospital, Kenya: A Prospective Cross‐Sectional Study by Athman Khaltuma Tisho, Patrick Mwirigi Mbugua, Rose Bosire, Simon Muturi Karanja

“…The findings identified that maternal age ≥ 35 years (OR = 3.72, 95% CI: 1.61–8.59, p = 0.03), UTI during pregnancy (OR = 1.82, 95% CI: 1.07–3.11, p = 0.03), not breastfeeding (OR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.29–4.14, p = 0.005), convulsion (OR = 2.03, 95% CI: 1.22–3.37, p = 0.01), jaundice (OR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.10–1.91, p = 0.002), reduced movements (OR = 1.72, 95% CI: 1.08–2.72, p = 0.02), low birthweight (OR = 6.1, 95% CI: 2.48–14.99, p < 0.001) and preterm birth (OR = 3.1, 95% CI: 1.64–5.86, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of longer hospital stay. …”
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Determinants of breast cancer screening among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis. by Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Fraol Daba Chinkey, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare

“…Age (20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, and 45-49 years), secondary and higher education, wealth index, media exposure, parity, contraceptive use, pregnancy status, breastfeeding status, and visiting a healthcare facility in the last 12 months were identified as significant positive determinants of breast cancer screening. …”
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Low Birth Weight, Child Gender, Number of Children, and Maternal Education as Risk Factors for Stunting in Palu City - Indonesia by Fahmi Hafid, Nasrul Nasrul, Amsal Amsal, Kadar Ramadhan, Taufiqurahman Taufiqurahman, Sarina Sariman

“…Data were collected by 20 enumerators under the supervision of the Health Office, through interviews related to breastfeeding, complementary feeding, infection history, and other variables as well as anthropometric measurements using length Board Measuring calibrated tools. …”
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Intersection between individual, household, environmental and system level factors in defining risk and resilience for children in Kenya's ASAL: A qualitative study. by Esther Jebor Chongwo, Barack Aoko, Martha Kaniala, Moses Esala, Phillis Magoma, Eunice Njoroge, Susan Nyamanya, Joyce Marangu, Anil Khamis, John Ng'asike, Anja C Huizink, Amina Abubakar

“…Nonetheless, sources of resilience include breastfeeding, immunization, responsive caregiving, family and community support, higher socio-economic status (SES), cultural practices, self-motivation, hard work, community role models, religious activities and quality service provision.…”
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