In the IUGR neonatal population, we hypothesize that the pathophysiology of hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia is similar to that of other patients at risk for refeeding syndrome with ...

Refeeding syndrome can develop when someone who is malnourished begins to eat again. The syndrome occurs because of the reintroduction of glucose, or sugar. As the body digests and metabolizes food ...

Refeeding syndrome is caused by sudden shifts in the electrolytes that help your body metabolize food. Certain conditions may increase your risk for this condition, including anorexia, alcohol use ...