Section edited by Elizabeth Asztalos
This section considers studies regarding all aspects of neonatal health, disease, care, and outcomes.
Section edited by Elizabeth Asztalos
This section considers studies regarding all aspects of neonatal health, disease, care, and outcomes.
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With the rapid development of economy in recent two decades, neonatology has been progressing quickly in China. However, there is little knowledge about the exact developmental status of neonatal departments i...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:436
Identification of early signs of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has proven of prognostic significance. Yet, the importance of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), being p...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:430
To construct birth weight charts for the Chongqing municipality, China and to identify whether differences in birth weight exist across urban/rural populations, thereby warranting separate charts.
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:426
Premature preterm rupture of membranes (PPROM) is reported to be associated with high rates of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Sildenafil has been used in infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension of ne...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:416
To determine effects and side effects of topical application of phenylephrine 2.5% and tropicamide 0.5% combination in preterm infants.
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:415
The factors that determine the effect of enteral feeding on intestinal perfusion after preterm birth remain largely unknown. We aimed to determine the effect of enteral feeding on intestinal oxygen saturation (ri...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:404
The aim of this study was to follow the growth and hematological indicators of preterm infants during their first year.
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:403
Previous studies showed that parents of very preterm infants expressed feelings of incompetence and experienced high levels of stress upon the discharge of their infants. We conducted a systematic review of se...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:402
Thyroid hormones are critical for growth and brain development during the newborn period and infancy. Because of delayed maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in preterm infants, thyroid dysfun...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:391
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is widely used in the treatment and prevention of respiratory distress in preterm neonates, with only few severe adverse skin effects reported.
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:383
Newborn screening (NBS) for cystic fibrosis (CF) not only identifies infants with a diagnosis of CF, but also those with an uncertain diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF), i.e. CF transmembrane conductance regula...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:369
This study aimed to assess the types and frequency of medication errors in our NICUs (neonatal intensive care units).
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:365
Most extremely low gestational age neonates (ELGANS, postmenstrual age at birth (PMA) < 28 completed weeks) require supplemental oxygen and experience frequent intermittent hypoxemic and hyperoxemic episodes. ...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:363
In Reunion Island, a French overseas department, the burden of preterm birth and perinatal mortality exceed those observed in mainland France, despite similar access to standard perinatal care. The purpose of ...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:360
Incontinentia Pigmenti is a rare disease affecting multiple organs. Fifty of patients show affection of the eye with retinopathy and possible amaurosis being the worst outcome. Treatment has commonly been panr...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:353
To determine the incidence, etiology, and outcomes of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) elevation in extremely low-birth-weight infants (ELBWIs).
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:347
Although over the years a number of studies have used chest circumference (CC) as a sensitive tool to identify the health status of infants, a particularly important aspect for this population is the lack of d...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:341
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the most commonly diagnosed cardiovascular condition in preterm infants, is associated with increased mortality and harmful long-term outcomes (chronic lung disease, neurodevelo...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:333
Most studies have revealed that the incidence of morbidity and mortality of preterm male infants is greater than that of preterm female infants. Recently, conflicting outcomes have been reported regarding mixe...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:328
Although aminoglycosides are routinely used in neonates, controversy exists regarding empiric dosing regimens. The objectives were to determine gentamicin pharmacokinetics in neonates, and develop initial mg/k...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:318
Complications of prematurity are the leading cause of deaths in children under the age of five. The predominant reason for these preterm deaths is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). In low-income countries (...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:311
Various types of noninvasive respiratory modalities that lead to successful extubation in preterm infants have been explored. We aimed to compare noninvasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NIV-NAVA) and...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:298
Pulmonary hypertension (PAH) among children and adults has been linked to premature birth, even after adjustments for known risk factors such as congenital heart disease and chronic lung disease. The aim of th...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:288
In high syphilis prevalence settings, the syphilis testing and treatment strategy for mothers and newborns must be tailored to balance the risk of over treatment against the risk of missing infants at high-ris...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:284
Chorioamnionitis is a significant risk factor for early-onset neonatal sepsis. However, empiric antibiotic treatment is unnecessary for most asymptomatic newborns exposed to maternal chorioamnionitis (MC). The...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:282
There are many scoring systems to predict neonatal mortality and morbidity in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). One of the scoring systems is SNAPPE-II (Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology with Perinatal e...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:279
Pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) in very low birth weight infants is a rare but severe complication. Although most of these air leaks develop in mechanically ventilated infants, they have also been repor...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:267
Streptococcus pasteurianus is a rare cause of neonatal infection, with only 3 cases reported in the USA and 18 cases reported in other countries within the past decade. Neonatal S. pasteurianus infection typicall...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:265
Various noninvasive respiratory support modalities are available in neonatal critical care in order to minimize invasive ventilation. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the more commonly used but no...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:256
The current standard treatment of neonates with intestinal perforation is surgery. However, the mortality rate after surgical treatment for intestinal perforation is very high for very low birth weight (VLBW) ...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:255
Clinical and laboratory parameters can aid in the early identification of neonates at risk for bacteremia before clinical deterioration occurs. However, current prediction models have poor diagnostic capabilit...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:253
Neonatal hypothermia plays a significant role in increasing neonatal death by 80% for every 1 degree Celsius decrease of body temperature, especially in sub Saharan countries. A global burden of neonatal hypot...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:252
Several studies have investigated heart rate variability (HRV) as a biomarker for acute brain injury in hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). However, the current evidence is heterogeneous and needs further r...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:242
Survival of extremely low birth weight (ELBW; birth weight less than 1000 g) infants has improved significantly since the 1990s. Consequently, growth monitoring in ELBW infants has gained more relevance.
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:231
Premature birth is a growing and serious public health problem affecting more than one of every ten infants worldwide. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common neonatal morbidity associated with pre...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:227
We have limited information on families’ experiences during transition and after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit.
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:223
Cyanosis is usually associated with serious conditions requiring urgent treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Hemoglobin M (Hb M) disease is one type of congenital methemoglobinemia characteriz...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:221
Research guidelines generally recognize vulnerable populations to include neonates with the aim of enhancing protections from harm. In practice, such guidance results in limiting participation in randomized cl...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:218
It has been established that genetic factors play a substantial role in the development of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The population of Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries has similar, yet differen...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:212
Perinatal asphyxia and resulting hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a major cause of death and long-term disability in term born neonates. Up to 20,000 infants each year are affected by HIE in Europe and even ...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:210
We aimed to explore the shared decision-making context at the limit of viability (weeks 22–25 of gestation) through analyzing neonatologist’s communication strategies with parents and their possible impact on sur...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:204
The authors report a 1 month follow up of a neonate described as “miracle baby” because she was born Ebola virus disease-free and survived after her mother was infected with Ebola virus during the third trimes...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:202
To analyze the risk factors for extensive cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the delivery room and develop a prediction model for outcomes in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:197
In Indonesia, the burden of severe hyperbilirubinemia is higher compared to other countries. Whether this is related to ineffective phototherapy (PT) is unknown. The aim of this study is to investigate the per...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:188
Probiotic therapy can reduce the incidence of NEC. Therapeutic use of probiotics after NEC diagnosis reduces the severity of NEC in preterm infants or full-term infants is unclear. To evaluate the effect of pr...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:185
Infants with hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may physiologically compensate with a supranormal cardiac output (CO). As such, a supranormal CO may be a surrogate marker for a signific...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:179
Prolonged neonatal jaundice (PNNJ) is often caused by breast milk jaundice, but it could also point to other serious conditions (biliary atresia, congenital hypothyroidism). When babies with PNNJ receive a rou...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:174
Current guidelines for management of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as the primary mode of respiratory support even in the most premature neonates, res...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:147
Changes in oxygen saturation (SpO2) exposure have been shown to have a marked impact on neonatal outcomes and therefore careful titration of inspired oxygen is essential. In routine use, however, the frequency of...
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:142
To evaluate the association between hematological parameters at birth and the risk of moderate-severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in a cohort of extremely preterm infants.
Citation: BMC Pediatrics 2019 19:138
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