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World J Clin Pediatr. Dec 9, 2026; 15(4): 124805
Published online Dec 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.124805
Published online Dec 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.124805
Table 2 Laboratory findings between the studied groups at study entry and at the 2nd week, mean ± SD
| Variable | Intervention group (n = 55) | Control group (n = 54) | P value |
| Hb (g/dL) | |||
| At study entry | 16.55 ± 2.7 | 15.8 ± 2.4 | 0.131 |
| At 2nd week | 12.95 ± 2.16 | 12.89 ± 2.4 | 0.895 |
| TLC (× 103/mL) | |||
| At study entry | 11.0 ± 4.6 | 10.6 ± 4.94 | 0.691 |
| At 2nd week | 11.94 ± 5.16 | 14.2 ± 6.759 | 0.053 |
| PLT (× 103/mL) | |||
| At study entry | 255.6 ± 87.82 | 256.9 ± 104.4 | 0.956 |
| At 2nd week | 282.7 ± 139.1 | 296.3 ± 130.2 | 0.599 |
| CRP (mg/L) | |||
| At study entry | 3.1 ± 2.5 | 3.27 ± 1.98 | 0.786 |
| At 2nd week | 10.3 ± 30.2 | 7.1 ± 15.51 | 0.486 |
- Citation: Morsi WEMA, Eskander AE, Mostafa MG, Ezz ElDin Z, Abdel Maksoud FA, Elrefaee A. Early lactase enzyme supplementation: Efficacy to promote growth and feeding tolerance in preterm infants: A randomized controlled trial. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(4): 124805
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v15/i4/124805.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.124805