A randomised controlled trial of early insulin therapy in very low birth weight infants, "NIRTURE" (neonatal insulin replacement therapy in Europe)

A randomised controlled trial of early insulin therapy in very low birth weight infants, "NIRTURE" (neonatal insulin replacement therapy in Europe)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies in adult intensive care have highlighted the importance of insulin and improved glucose control on survival, with 32% reduction in mortality, 22% reduction in intensive care stay and halving of the incidence of bacteraemia. V...

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Main Authors: Cornette Luc, Thompson Mike, Midgley Paula, Palmer Christopher, Vanhole Christine, Ahluwalia Jag S, Ogilvy-Stuart Amanda L, Vanhaesebrouck Sophie, Beardsall Kathryn, Weissenbruch Mirjam, Thio Marta, de Zegher Francis, Dunger David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/7/29

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