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Monday, November 23, 2009

High concentrations of interleukin 15 in breast milk are associated with protection against postnatal HIV transmission.

13 Nov 2009 Given the central role that interleukin 15 (IL-15) plays in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) immunity, we hypothesized that IL-15 in breast milk may protect against postnatal HIV transmission. In a nested case-control study, we compared breast ... Read more...


Bipolar II postpartum depression: Detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

30 Oct 2009 Research on postpartum mood disorders has focused primarily on major depressive disorder, bipolar I disorder, and puerperal psychosis and has largely ignored or neglected bipolar II disorder. Hypomanic symptoms are common after delivery but ... Read more...


[Severe vitamin B12 deficiency in infants breastfed by vegans]

17 Oct 2009 Weight loss and reduction of motor skills resulted in paediatric evaluation of a 10-month-old girl and a 12-month-old boy. Both children suffered form anaemia and delayed development due to vitamin B12 deficiency caused by strict maternal vegan diet ... Read more...

 

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Technical information about 'Milk, Human'

Descriptor UI: D008895

Alternative terms: Milk, Human; Breast Milk; Breast Milks; Milk, Breast; Human Milk;

Related Mesh Headings: Breast Feeding; Lactation; Milk Banks;

Allowable Qualifiers: parasitology; physiology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; secretion; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology; cytology; drug effects; enzymology; immunology; metabolism; microbiology;

Tree Number: A12.200.467; J02.200.700.500; J02.500.350.525.500;

Technical Notes: /secret: consider also LACTATION

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