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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedAbrams EM, Greenhawt M, Fleischer DM
Early solid food introduction: role in food allergy prevention and implications for breastfeeding.
The authors explore the evidence suggesting that introduction of solid foods before age 6 months might reduce the risk of food allergy. In addition, they review the possible implications of earlier solid food introduction on both the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and the total duration of breastfeeding. Finally, they argue that harmonization of early introduction guidelines with breastfeeding guidelines is needed to maximize the benefits of both exclusive breastfeeding and early complementary food introduction
AHRQ-funded; HS024599.
Citation: Abrams EM, Greenhawt M, Fleischer DM .
Early solid food introduction: role in food allergy prevention and implications for breastfeeding.
J Pediatr 2017 May;184:13-18. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.01.053.
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Keywords: Breast Feeding, Newborns/Infants, Newborns/Infants, Nutrition, Prevention
Kato E, Rajupet S
AHRQ Author: Kato E
Primary interventions to support breastfeeding.
This case study involves a 26-year-old woman, who presents for a routine prenatal visit at 28 weeks’ gestation. Her medical history is significant for poorly controlled asthma, and her family history is significant for breast cancer diagnosed in her mother. It poses three multiple choice questions together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Kato E, Rajupet S .
Primary interventions to support breastfeeding.
Am Fam Physician 2017 Apr 15;95(8):517-18.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Breast Feeding, Primary Care, Pregnancy, Asthma
Greenhawt M, Venter C
Having your cake and EATing it too: early timing of multiple allergen introduction does not increase the risk of developing food allergy in standard risk, breastfed infants.
This study sought to determine if there is a protective association between early allergen introduction and a reduced risk of developing food allergy in high-risk infants, but not in standard-risk children. Overall, it found no difference in the rate of food allergy development with introduction of potentially allergenic solids at 3 vs 6 months.
AHRQ-funded; HS024599.
Citation: Greenhawt M, Venter C .
Having your cake and EATing it too: early timing of multiple allergen introduction does not increase the risk of developing food allergy in standard risk, breastfed infants.
Evid Based Med 2017 Apr;22(2):60. doi: 10.1136/ebmed-2016-110488.
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Keywords: Breast Feeding, Newborns/Infants, Newborns/Infants
Patnode CD, Henninger ML, Senger CA
Primary care interventions to support breastfeeding: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
This updated report found no significant association between interventions and breastfeeding initiation . There was limited mixed evidence of an association between system-level interventions and rates of breastfeeding from well-controlled studies as well as for harms related to breastfeeding interventions, including maternal anxiety scores, decreased confidence, and concerns about confidentiality.
AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Patnode CD, Henninger ML, Senger CA .
Primary care interventions to support breastfeeding: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2016 Oct 25;316(16):1694-705. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.8882.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Breast Feeding, Primary Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines
Burca ND, Gephart SM
Promoting breast milk nutrition in infants with cleft lip and/or palate.
The purpose of this article was to present (1) scientific evidence that supports clinical feeding practices for the infant with cleft lip/palate (CL/P) and (2) teaching strategies for staff and parents. Special considerations for feeding infants with CL/P include assessing the infant's sucking ability, demonstrating proper breastfeeding positioning, supporting mothers to establish and maintain their milk supply, considering adaptive feeding equipment (ie, specialized bottles and nipples), and education about the benefits of human milk.
AHRQ-funded; HS022908.
Citation: Burca ND, Gephart SM .
Promoting breast milk nutrition in infants with cleft lip and/or palate.
Adv Neonatal Care 2016 Oct;16(5):337-44. doi: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000305..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Education: Patient and Caregiver