Do combined elimination diet and prolonged breastfeeding of an atopic infant jeopardise maternal bone health?
Neither the breastfeeding nor the mother's short-term elimination diet per se seemed to be associated with low BMD in the mothers of atopic infants. Thus, if an elimination diet benefits the infant, it can be recommended for a limited period. However, it may be advisable to give special dietary counselling, especially to low body weight mothers, in order to ensure adequate nutrient intake and to minimize the possible risk of potential bone loss.
Modifiable system, as well as patient, characteristics are associated with follow-up appointment-keeping. The practice of not giving patients written appointments at the time of discharge may constitute an implicit form of "rationing by inconvenience." Further studies should also evaluate potential associations between appointment-keeping and re-hospitalization.