Pediatrics
New study indicates early-term infants can succeed at breastfeeding
Researchers have determined that healthy premature babies can have as much success breastfeeding as full-term babies.
Feb 28, 2019
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New study shows premature babies' developing brains benefit from caffeine therapy
For many, starting the day off with caffeine from a cup of coffee is a must. In neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, premature babies born under 29 weeks are given a daily dose of caffeine to ensure the best possible ...
Dec 12, 2018
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Expert proposes method to help premature infants thrive in the hospital
Even when they're not actively feeding, infants are perpetually sucking on toys, pacifiers, their own fingers—whatever they can get ahold of.
Dec 11, 2018
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New report reveals improvement of local investigations into baby deaths and brain injuries
The latest report from the RCOG's Each Baby Counts clinical initiative shows there was a 14% increase in the number completed local investigations into stillbirths, neonatal deaths and severe brain injuries that occurred ...
Nov 13, 2018
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How nurses rate daily job difficulty plays key role in patient care
A neonatal intensive care unit nurse's ability to provide optimal patient care is influenced by a variety of factors—not just how many babies he or she is caring for or how sick they might be, a new study suggests.
Nov 12, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Tick-tock–for healthy mums and kids, dad's age counts
Women are regularly reminded of their ticking biological clock. It turns out men should also pay attention to age when it comes to having a family.
Nov 1, 2018
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Older fathers associated with increased birth risks, study reports
A decade of data documenting live births in the United States links babies of older fathers with a variety of increased risks at birth, including low birth weight and seizures, according to a new study by researchers at the ...
Oct 31, 2018
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Old drug could have new use helping sick premature babies
Researchers from The University of Western Australia, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Curtin University are investigating whether an old drug could be used to help very sick premature babies.
Oct 8, 2018
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Educational disabilities more likely with neonatal abstinence
(HealthDay)—Children with a history of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) are more likely to be referred for a disability evaluation and meet criteria for a disability, according to a study published in the September issue ...
Sep 21, 2018
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NICU antibiotic use rates declined from 2013 to 2016
(HealthDay)—Antibiotic use rates (AURs) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are declining, but practice variation is still largely unexplained, according to a study published in the September issue of Pediatrics.
Sep 10, 2018
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