How can we improve the care of severely malnourished children in Africa

作者: Geert Tom Heikens

DOI: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PMED.0040045

关键词: MEDLINEMortality rateCase managementMedicineMalnutritionTriageDeveloping countryComorbidityIntensive care medicineTuberculosis

摘要: Heikens discusses a new study published inPLoS Medicine that is helpful in reconsidering the applicability of WHO treatment guidelines.

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