Declines in Newborn Vitamin K Uptake Raise Safety Concerns
Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in infants most often occurs within 6 months of birth as a result of not receiving the vitamin K shot.
Pediatrics Group Stresses Benefits of Vitamin K Shots for Infants
Feb 22, 2022 · The American Academy of Pediatrics said bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency appears to be on the rise as some families decline a standard preventive measure for newborns.
Vitamin K in the Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis
These studies suggest that vitamin K deficiency causes reductions in BMD and increases the risk of fractures, resulting from the undercarboxylation of osteocalcin.
Use of Phenytoin in Pregnancy for Epileptic Seizure ... - Medscape
The Neonate As stated above, phenytoin induces vitamin K metabolism, which can cause a relative vitamin K deficiency, creating the potential for hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
EPI Often Missed, Despite Simple Test and Effective Therapy
Sep 2, 2025 · Delayed recognition of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency can lead to serious nutritional consequences; but early diagnosis and enzyme replacement therapy can improve outcomes.
Two Multivitamin Preparations Ineffective for Biliary Atresia
Nov 4, 2009 · Despite multivitamin supplementation, "40 of the 57 infants required additional fat-soluble vitamin supplementation at some point in time as treatment for fat-soluble deficiency," write Dr ...
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: 5 Complications to Know
Aug 18, 2025 · These deficiencies can have far-reaching health consequences — vitamin D and K deficiencies contribute to bone loss and increased fracture risk, vitamin A deficiency can impair …
Use of Phenytoin in Pregnancy for Epileptic Seizure ... - Medscape
Effect of Phenytoin Use During Pregnancy Phenytoin (Dilantin) is an older, first-generation AED. [1] In adults, adverse effects can include peripheral neuropathy, vitamin D and K deficiencies, and ...
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding in Tennessee Newborn Cluster
Nov 15, 2013 · The CDC has found a cluster of newborns with late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, a preventable disease that can cause brain hemorrhage, showing the importance of vitamin K injection …
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI): 5 Things to Know
From nutritional deficiencies to irksome GI manifestations, EPI can cause a wide range of complications. Here are five things to know about this often underrecognized condition.