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Monthly Archives: October 2017
Plasma lactoferrin levels in newborn preterm infants with sepsis
Abstract Introduction: Lactoferrin (Lf) is one of the major proteins of all exocrine secretions with a role in the antinfective process. Our aim was to evaluate how plasma Fl levels may change in response to infection in newborn preterm infants. … Continue reading
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Tagged immune system, Lactoferrin, newborn preterm infants, Sepsis
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Use of high noninvasive respiratory support pressures in preterm neonates: a single-center experience
Abstract Purpose: To describe the incidence, indications and clinical outcomes following high pressures on noninvasive respiratory support (NRS) in preterm neonates. Study design: Retrospective cohort study of all neonates with BW <1.500 g admitted from July 2012 to June 2014 and placed on … Continue reading
Early-onset preeclampsia is associated with perinatal mortality and severe neonatal morbidity
Abstract Objective: To evaluate neonatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by early-onset preeclampsia (PE) and compare these outcomes to those of gestational age matched neonates born to mothers whose pregnancy was not complicated by early-onset PE. Methods: We analyzed the outcome … Continue reading
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Tagged early-onset preeclampsia, mortality, perinatal outcome, preterm birth, SGA
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Obstetric and neonatal characteristics of pregnancy and delivery for infant birthweight ≥5.0 kg
Abstract Aim: Infant birthweight ≥5.0 kg represents a significant risk factor for mother and neonate. The objective of this study was to examine the obstetric and neonatal outcome measures in a large cohort of such deliveries. Methods: The data used for … Continue reading
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Tagged Macrosomia, neonatology, obstetrics: diagnosis and management
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Risk of neonatal and childhood morbidity among preterm infants exposed to marijuana
Abstract Background: Limited data exist regarding the neonatal and neurodevelopmental outcomes of infants exposed to marijuana (MJ) in-utero, particularly among preterm infants. We hypothesized that MJ-exposed preterm infants would have worse neonatal and childhood developmental outcomes compared to MJ-unexposed infants. … Continue reading
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Tagged developmental outcomes, Marijuana, neonatal morbidity, prematurity
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Heart Rate Variability as a Feeding Intervention Outcome Measure in the Preterm Infant
Feeding interventions for preterm infants aim to reduce the physiologic stress of feeding to promote growth. Heart rate variability (HRV) is a potential noninvasive measure of physiologic stress that may be useful for evaluating efficacy of feeding interventions. Purpose: To … Continue reading
Healthcare Professionals’ Attitudes and Practices in Supporting and Promoting the Breastfeeding of Preterm Infants in NICUs
Breastfeeding preterm infants is shown to have important health benefits for both infants and mothers. A positive relationship between mothers and healthcare teams and supportive practices tend to facilitate maternal competence and promote early initiation of breastfeeding within neonatal intensive … Continue reading
Transitional Objects to Faciliate Grieving Following Perinatal Loss
Parents who experience a perinatal loss often leave the hospital with empty arms and no tangible mementos to validate the parenting experience. Opportunities to create parenting experiences with transitional objects exist following the infant’s death. This article offers suggestions for … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement care, grief, perinatal death, transitional objects
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