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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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Golden 60 minutes of newborn’s life: Part 2: Term neonate
Abstract The concept of “Golden 60 minutes” or “Golden Hour” has been derived from adult trauma. It has been defined as the first 60 min of postnatal life. It has been seen that care received by any newborn in the initial first … Continue reading
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Golden 60 minutes of newborn’s life: Part 1: Preterm neonate
Abstract “Golden 60 minutes “or “Golden Hour” is defined as the first hour of the newborn after birth. This hour includes resuscitation care, transport to nursery from place of birth and course in nursery. The concept of “Golden hour” includes evidence … Continue reading
