Routine vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of blindness due to measles infection in children

Bello, Segun; Meremikwu, Martin; Ejemot, Regina I.

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd007719

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“…Measles: Vitamin A has been recommended for use in children with measles in developing countries as it appears to reduce complications and mortality. 28 Dermatology: Topical Retinoic acid is indicated for use in many hyperkeratotic and hyperproliferativeskindisorders. 29 Acute promyelocytic leukemia: All-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA, or tretinoin), a synthetic oxidative metabolite of retinoic acid, in conjunction with other standard chemotherapy, has been used in acute promyelocytic leukemia.…”

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Role of vitamin a in child health and nutrition

Awasthi

Awasthi²

2020

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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Section: Other Therapeutic Usesmentioning

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Role of vitamin a in child health and nutrition

Awasthi

Awasthi²

2020

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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“…However, suprainfection may lead to permanent scarring and blindness. A Cochrane review by Bello et al 11 showed that vitamin A deficiency predisposes to more severe ocular complications and is one of the most common causes of acquired blindness in children in developing countries.…”

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Complications of measles: a case series

et al. 2020

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Measles, which was once thought to be a disappearing viral infection due to effective vaccination, has been re-emerging globally, with increasing cases in adolescents and adults. This has been attributed to anti-vaccination campaigning in the early 21st century, which has resulted in a drop in overall herd immunity. In this case series we report three patients with complications secondary to measles who presented to a hospital in Malta in 2019. Through this series, we discuss the range of possible complications caused by the measles virus, ranging from mild viraemic symptoms to multiorgan involvement which could possibly lead to high-dependency care and may even be fatal. We also highlight recent global statistics which reflect the exponential increase in the incidence of measles, with a special focus on Europe. It is emphasised that vaccine education and compliance with the two-dose measles vaccine should be implemented worldwide.

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“…As a consequence, the Cochrane Editorial Unit and 5 CRGs were commissioned to complete or update 12 reviews relating to vitamin A in advance of the guidelines process relating to the vitamin based on questions in the PICO format identified by a panel of experts identified by the WHO micronutrients group (9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20). Since the work on vitamin A was completed, the Cochrane Editorial Unit has also contributed to work on other guidelines programs, including those on iron.…”

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The Role of The Cochrane Collaboration in Support of the WHO Nutrition Guidelines

Tovey

2014

Advances in Nutrition

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This article describes the background and contribution of The Cochrane Collaboration to the WHO Nutrition Guidelines program. Systematic reviews, augmented by the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology for assessing the quality of a body of evidence, form the evidence basis for WHO guidelines. Our shared experience of working together has highlighted a number of issues that are challenging, such as decisions made about selecting appropriate questions for evidence synthesis and the nature of study types that are included, in particular the decision on whether or not to extend a search beyond randomized studies. Although the skills and experience required for evidence synthesis are different from those needed to determine recommendations for policy and practice, our experience suggests that some engagement between the two groups is mutually beneficial. Finally, our experience highlights the recognition that evidence of effectiveness is essential but by no means sufficient to guide decisions on recommendations. Programmatic and implementation considerations are important to guide decision making and the evidence basis for this may be limited; therefore, it is essential that groups involved in delivering interventions to populations are also engaged in the guidelines process.

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Routine vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of blindness due to measles infection in children

Abstract: Routine vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of blindness due to measles infection in children (Review)

Cited by 16 publications

References 5 publications

Role of vitamin a in child health and nutrition

Role of vitamin a in child health and nutrition

Complications of measles: a case series

The Role of The Cochrane Collaboration in Support of the WHO Nutrition Guidelines

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