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The human milk metabolome: a scoping literature review

Posted on March 20, 2023 by oliviaschaff

Human milk is a complex source of nutrition and other bioactives that protects infants from disease, holding a lifetime of beneficial effects. The field of metabolomics provides a robust platform through which we can better understand human milk at a … Continue reading →

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Targeted fortification with human milk analysis: An opportunity for innovation

Posted on January 24, 2023 by oliviaschaff

Human milk’s variable macronutrient composition is a necessary consideration when caring for very low birthweight infants. Targeted fortification is the practice of fortifying human milk using its known composition from human milk analysis, rather than its assumed macronutrient values. Utilization … Continue reading →

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Increase in SARS-CoV-2 RBD-specific IgA and IgG antibodies in human milk from lactating women following the COVID-19 booster vaccination

Posted on January 9, 2023 by oliviaschaff

Research Aim: To investigate the ability of the booster vaccine to increase IgA and IgG antibodies specific to the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human milk compared to levels pre-booster. he United States Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading →

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Comparison of lanolin and human milk treatment of painful and damaged nipples: a randomized control trial

Posted on January 9, 2023 by oliviaschaff

Painful and damaged nipples are frequently associated with breastfeeding cessation in the early postpartum period. The results of researchers’ studies utilizing different treatments have been inconclusive. Research Aim: To compare the intensity of nipple pain and the healing of damaged … Continue reading →

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Infant Exposure to Armodafinil Through Human Milk Following Maternal Use of Modafinil

Posted on December 15, 2022 by oliviaschaff

Narcolepsy, a condition adversely affecting psychological, social, and cognitive function, is more prevalent in females of childbearing age than the general population. Modafinil and armodafinil are central nervous system stimulants approved for treatment of narcolepsy. Infant exposure to these agents … Continue reading →

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