Pediatrics
AI advance in premature baby care
James Cook University scientists believe they have made an advance in the science of keeping premature babies alive.
Jun 25, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Corticosteroid treatment increases survival of preterm infants within hours
The effects of corticosteroid treatments on pregnant women facing preterm delivery to prevent infant death and morbidity have been thought to develop gradually over days. However, a new study by researchers at Karolinska ...
May 15, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries
Sonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini, Wayne State University
Aug 3, 2023
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Pediatrics
Administration of steroid to extremely preterm infants not associated with adverse effects on neurod
The administration of low-dose hydrocortisone to extremely preterm infants was not associated with any adverse effects on neurodevelopmental outcomes at 2 years of age, according to a study published by JAMA.
Apr 4, 2017
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Pediatrics
Model can predict preemie neonatal outcome severity
(HealthDay)—A statistical prediction model comprising eight characteristics can be used to determine the severity of neonatal outcomes for infants born at 23 to 30 weeks of gestation, according to a study published online ...
Sep 24, 2013
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Cardiology
Tailoring treatment for preterm infants born with heart defects
The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin is routinely used to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a persistent opening between the aorta and pulmonary artery that is a common complication in preterm infants. ...
Sep 27, 2019
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Pediatrics
Gloves after hand washing associated with fewer infections in preterm babies
Extremely premature babies in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) had fewer infections when medical staff wore gloves after washing their hands compared with hand washing alone.
Aug 11, 2014
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Pediatrics
A fluorescent protein from Japanese eel muscles used to detect bilirubin in newborns
A research group led by Project Professor Morioka Ichiro (Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics) and Assistant Professor Iwatani Sota (Kobe University Hospital, Center for Perinatal Care) in ...
Jul 5, 2016
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Pediatrics
Higher red cell transfusion threshold offers no advantage for treating preterm infants
Very low birthweight infants often need blood transfusions to survive. A National Institutes of Health-funded study suggests that providing a higher threshold of red cells within accepted limits offers no advantage in survival ...
Dec 31, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Umbilical venous catheterization and bloodstream infection among preterm infants
Umbilical venous catheterization (UVC) is vital in neonatal care, as it provides essential intravenous access for preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). However, UVC is also associated with some risks, ...
Oct 31, 2023
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