A randomised controlled trial of early insulin therapy in very low birth weight infants, "NIRTURE" (neonatal insulin replacement therapy in Europe)

• Main Authors: Cornette Luc (Author), Thompson Mike (Author), Midgley Paula (Author), Palmer Christopher (Author), Vanhole Christine (Author), Ahluwalia Jag S (Author), Ogilvy-Stuart Amanda L (Author), Vanhaesebrouck Sophie (Author), Beardsall Kathryn (Author), Weissenbruch Mirjam (Author), Thio Marta (Author), de Zegher Francis (Author), Dunger David (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies in adult intensive care have highlighted the importance of insulin and improved glucose control on survival, with 32% reduction in mortality, 22% reduction in intensive care stay and halving of the incidence of bacteraemia. V...