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Purpose : To evaluate the usefulness of serum prealbumin concentration for the nutritional assessment of acute diarrhea.
Methods : From February 1997 to August 1997, ninety patients with acute diarrhea(age, 4-24 months) were randomly assigned into two groups on the basis of their intakes for 2 days prior to admission : liquid diet group(N=56, clear liquid and/or oral electrolyte solutions), and... |
