Pediatrics
Antipsychotic medication during pregnancy does affect babies
(Medical Xpress)—A seven-year study of women who take antipsychotic medication while pregnant, proves it can affect babies.
Jun 2, 2014
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Neuroscience
Study shows premature birth interrupts vital brain development processes leading to reduced cognitive abilities
Researchers from King's College London have for the first time used a novel form of MRI to identify crucial developmental processes in the brain that are vulnerable to the effects of premature birth. This new study, published ...
May 20, 2013
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Genetics
50-hour whole genome sequencing provides rapid diagnosis for children with genetic disorders
Today investigators at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City reported the first use of whole genome information for diagnosing critically ill infants. As reported in Science Translational Medicine, the team ...
Oct 3, 2012
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Other
Experts say US hospitals are prone to cyberattacks
In the wake of a debilitating cyberattack against one of the nation's largest health care systems, Marvin Ruckle, a nurse at an Ascension hospital in Wichita, Kansas, said he had a frightening experience: He nearly gave a ...
19 hours ago
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Pediatrics
Treating nephrocalcinosis in newborns: A primer for clinicians
As many as 40% of preterm infants in the U.S. suffer from nephrocalcinosis, a condition that deposits excess calcium in kidneys. Unfortunately, it's often underdiagnosed. Neonatologists don't always check for nephrocalcinosis, ...
Jun 10, 2024
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Pediatrics
'Micropreemie' baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital
A baby girl who weighed just over one pound when she was born prematurely in November has beaten the odds and gone home with her parents after spending her first six months at a suburban Chicago hospital.
May 14, 2024
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Pediatrics
Video laryngoscopy improves intubation on first attempt in neonates
Among neonates undergoing urgent endotracheal intubation, successful intubation on the first attempt occurs in more neonates undergoing video laryngoscopy than direct laryngoscopy, according to a study published online May ...
May 10, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How did the early COVID-19 pandemic impact birth outcomes in Australia?
New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) explores outcomes of mothers and their babies during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 8, 2024
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Neuroscience
Multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion found to improve brain development in preterm infants
Preterm infants supported with a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion saw improved brain development compared to those given a single-fat source, a new study finds. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic ...
May 3, 2024
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Pediatrics
Rotavirus vaccinations in NICU pose minimal risk, finds study
Rotavirus vaccines do not cause significant outbreaks of the disease in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), according to a new national study. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2024 ...
May 3, 2024
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