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Abstract

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Vitamin D Deficiency Among Tanzanian HIV-Exposed Uninfected Infants.
Rwebembera A, Sudfeld CR, Manji KP,  et al
J Trop Pediatr. 2013 Apr 24.
Abstract

The Relationship between Vitamin D Status and HIV-Related Complications in HIV-infected Children and Young Adults.
Eckard AR, Tangpricha V, Seydafkan S, et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2013 Jan 28.
Abstract

Blood Lead Concentration Is Not Altered by High Dose Vitamin D Supplementation in Children and Young Adults with HIV.
Groleau V, Herold RA, Schall JI, et al
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
. 2012 Oct 10.

Abstract

Vitamin D Supplementation and CD4 Count in Children Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Kakalia S, Sochett EB, Stephens D, et al 

J Pediatr
. 2011 Aug
3
Abstract

Vitamin D status in children and young adults with perinatally acquired HIV infection.
Rutstein R, Downes A, Zemel B, et al 

Clin Nutr
. 2011 Jun 2.

Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 

POSTER
Changes in peripheral blood immunologic markers with Vitamin D3 supplementation in children,
adolescents and
young adults with HIV/AIDS
V. Stallings. Schall, B. Zemel, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract


Minerals
       

General Reports

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Economic evaluation of zinc and copper use in treating acute diarrhea in
children: A randomized controlled trial
Patel AB, Dhande LA, Rawat MS
Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation 2003 1:7
Paper
Iron
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Altered iron metabolism in children with human immunodeficiency virus disease.
James EB, Harmatz P, Lee M,  
Pediatr Hematol Oncol
. 2009 Mar;26(2):69-84.
Abstract

Iron supplementation for reducing morbidity and mortality in children with HIV.
Adetifa I, Okomo U. 
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009 Jan 21;(1):CD006736.
Abstract

Selenium

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Prevalence of selenium deficiency in Thai HIV-infected children without severe HIV symptoms.
Bunupuradah T, Pinyakorn S, Puthanakit T.
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2012 Aug 29.

Abstract

Selenium levels in relation to morbidity and mortality among children born to
HIV-infected mothers
Kupka R, Msamanga GI, Spiegelman D, Rifai N, et al
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2005 Jul 13;
Abstract
 

              Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 
POSTER
Impact of selenium and zinc level on antiretroviral treatment outcomes in Thai HIV-infected children
T. Bunupuradah, S. Ubolyam, R. Hansudewechakul, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract
 

Zinc

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Safety and efficacy of zinc supplementation for children with HIV-1 infection in South Africa:
a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial.

Bobat R, Coovadia H, Stephen C, et al
 
Lancet.
2005 Nov 26;366(9500):1862-7.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Economic evaluation of zinc and copper use in treating acute diarrhea in
children: A randomized controlled trial
Patel AB, Dhande LA, Rawat MS
Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation 2003 1:7
Paper
 
              Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 
POSTER
Impact of selenium and zinc level on antiretroviral treatment outcomes in Thai HIV-infected children
T. Bunupuradah, S. Ubolyam, R. Hansudewechakul, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract
 

Supplements
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Micronutrient supplementation for children with HIV infection.
Irlam JH, Siegfried N, Visser ME, Rollins NC.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
. 2013 Oct 11

Abstract

FULL-TEXT
PDF ARTICLE
Effect of multiple micronutrient supplementation on survival of HIV-infected children in Uganda:
a randomised, controlled trial.

Ndeezi G, Tylleskar T, Ndugwa CM, Tumwine JK.
J Int AIDS Soc
. 2010 Jun 3;13(1):18
Paper

Nutrition Rehabilitation of HIV-Infected and HIV-Negative Undernourished Children Utilizing
Spirulina.
Simpore J, Zongo F, Kabore F, et al 

Ann Nutr Metab
. 2005 Oct 11;49(6):373-380
Abstract
 
  Features of Whey Protein Concentrate Supplementation in Children with Rapidly
Progressive HIV Infection.
Moreno YF, Sgarbieri VC, da Silva MN,et al

J Trop Pediatr. 2005 Jul 13;
Abstract

Malnutrition
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Aetiology and management of malnutrition in HIV-positive children.
Rose AM, Hall CS, Martinez-Alier N.
Arch Dis Child
. 2
014 Jan 9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV Prevalence and Impact on Renutrition in Children Hospitalised for Severe Malnutrition in Niger:
An Argument for More Systematic Screening.

Madec Y, Germanaud D, Moya-Alvarez V, et al
PLoS One. 2011;6(7):e22787.
Paper

Pneumonia and Malnutrition are Highly Predictive of Death among African Children Hospitalized
with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection or Exposure Early in the Era of Antiretroviral Therapy.
Preidis GA, McCollum ED, Mwansambo C, et al
J Pediatr. 2011 Apr 12.
Abstract

Improved appetite after multi-micronutrient supplementation for six months in hiv-infected south
african children.
Mda S, van Raaij JM, Macintyre UE, et al 
Appetite
. 2009 Oct 5.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Management of the severely malnourished child: perspective from developing
countries

Bhan MK, Bhandari N,  Bahl R
BMJ 2003;326 146-151
Paper