Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services: News and Research on Intensive Care Units, Neonatal

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High societal costs linked to extremely preterm birth

Children born before 24 weeks of gestation are linked to high societal costs throughout childhood. Costs are highest during the first year of life, but the need for support persists for many years. This is shown in a study ...

How tech can help mothers separated from newborns

A University at Buffalo–led study found that parents whose newborns are transferred to another hospital for intensive care experience both positive and negative emotions when relying on technology to stay connected. The study, ...

Researchers pioneer contactless health monitoring

When you think about monitoring heart and breathing rates, you likely picture a wearable device—a wristband, chest strap, or sticky patch connected to a maze of wires. But what if monitoring your breathing or heart rate didn't ...

Rural residents have less access to neonatal intensive care

For many newborn infants, access to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can mean the difference between life and death. The specialized staff and equipment available at NICUs are essential for infants with complex medical ...

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