Overt Signs of Kwashiorkor: Looking at Edema and Beyond

October 27, 2020

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Although kwashiorkor malnutrition is diagnosed by bi-pedal pitting edema, it is characterized by an array of visible signs as well as metabolic disturbances. This webinar considered recent research and practice related to the visible signs of kwashiorkor, beyond the apparently simple diagnostic, to improve our understanding of the syndrome and its treatment.

This is the second webinar in a series revisiting the evidence on kwashiorkor malnutrition.

Panelists:

  • Merry Fitzpatrick, Feinstein International Center, Tufts University
  • Sofine Heilskov, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Kirrily de Polnay, Médecins Sans Frontières
  • Regina Keith, University of Westminster

Moderator:

  • Alexandra Rutishauser-Perera, Action Against Hunger UK

ASSOCIATED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Revisiting the Evidence on Kwashiorkor Malnutrition

In a series of webinars, researchers and practitioners review recent evidence related to kwashiorkor malnutrition.