Neuroscience
Seeking better treatments for preterm babies in the enteric nervous system
Preterm births have been rising in the United States since 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Aug 2, 2023
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News tagged with preterm infants
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Studies establish two significant risk factors for condition that leads to early death in preterm infants
About 50% of preterm infants develop some form of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a breathing disorder that can cause long-term breathing and health issues. About 20% of preterm infants develop BPD with pulmonary hypertension, ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Immunology
Study shows breast milk contains unique set of antibodies
Breast milk from each individual contains a unique assemblage of antibodies that are surprisingly stable throughout lactation and across pregnancies, according to a new Journal of Experimental Medicine study from the University ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Pediatrics
Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians
"Do no harm" is a guiding principle for medical interventions—and especially for vulnerable populations such as preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). So while compelling data suggest that certain probiotics ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Health
Singing supports brain development in preterm infants and maternal well-being after premature birth, research finds
According to a recently completed doctoral thesis, singing can promote the development of the auditory cortex in preterm infants. Singing can also support maternal well-being as well as the relationship between mother and ...
Jul 3, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Best practices ID'd for management of pediatric inguinal hernias
Issues related to the assessment and management of inguinal hernias in children are discussed in a clinical report published online June 26 in Pediatrics.
Jun 26, 2023
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Pediatrics
Probiotics shown to create order in preterm babies' guts, fight antimicrobial resistance
Every year about 15 million preterm babies are born worldwide who suffer from a risk of infection and inflammation. Being born many weeks or even months before their expected due date, their immune system is less mature than ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Health
Close contact intervention between a mother and her premature baby may reduce risk of infant mortality by almost a third
A method of care involving skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her prematurely born or low birth weight baby appears to impact the child's chances of survival significantly, suggests a study published online in the ...
Jun 5, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
How magnesium sulfate benefits preterm babies
Being born too soon exposes babies to many dangerous health conditions, and researchers are tackling one of them by finding out how magnesium sulfate can protect the health of the preterm brain.
May 25, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
A toddler's gut bacteria predict whether they will be overweight at 5 years old, finds new research
The make-up and volume of gut bacteria in toddlers at 3.5 years old is predictive of body mass index (BMI) at age 5, irrespective of whether they are born prematurely or not, according to new research, being presented at ...
May 19, 2023
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