Ajazur Rahman

Department of Paediatrics and Neonatology, Dr. Abdul Rahman Memorial Hospital, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  A Survey-based Exploratory Study of Indian Pediatricians’ Perspectives on Constituents of Infant Formula on Infant Gut Health
  Author(s): Ajazur Rahman, Alekha Pradhan, Punit Srivastava*, Ansar Murtuza Hussain, Indranil Halder, K. Ravikumar, Krishnan Ramanathan, P. Senthil Kumar, Ranjit Bhagat and Ritesh Kumar Singh
  
  Background: Functional Gastrointestinal Discomforts (FGIDs), including colic, regurgitation, constipation, and altered stool patterns are common concerns during early infancy and a frequent reason for parental consultations. While multiple Infant Formula (IF) brands are available in the market, robust comparative evidence of important ingredients of IF is lacking for clinical guidance in the absence of a mother’s breast milk. Aim: To understand the knowledge and practices of HCPs pertaining to the role of IF containing specified microbiome-modulating ingredients and formulations in improving gut microbiome, gut health, and in the management of gastrointestinal disorders. Methods: This primary survey-based exploratory study was conducted using a structured questionnaire with pediatric HCPs (n=9), including fiv.. Read More»