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Rethinking congenital heart disease in preterm neonates

Congenital heart disease (CHD) and prematurity are the leading causes of infant mortality in the United States. Importantly, the combination of prematurity and CHD results in a further increased risk of mortality and significant morbidity. The key factors in these … Continue reading

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Relative adrenal insufficiency in the preterm infant

Identifying relative adrenal insufficiency in the critically ill preterm neonate is not always clear-cut. Preterm infants with vasopressor-resistant shock may have persistent cardiovascular insufficiency, which can result in rapid decompensation. After attempts of resuscitation with fluids and inotropes, these infants … Continue reading

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A Case of Vertical Transmission of COVID-19

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by SARS-CoV-2, has overwhelmed health care systems in 2020, affecting millions of lives worldwide. There have, however, been few reports of the effect this virus has on the newborn population. This case study … Continue reading

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A case study supporting lack of SARS-CoV-2 spread to a 3-month old infant through exclusive breastfeeding

During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 global pandemic, maternal and newborn wellbeing has received much attention. Detailed reports of infected women breastfeeding their infants are uncommon. Due to incomplete information available, full data about those infants’ outcomes are lacking, and evidence … Continue reading

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Early Identification of IgA Anti-SARSCoV-2 in milk of mother with COVID-19 infection

Human milk cannot currently be considered a major source of COVID-19 infection. On the other hand, it can contain specific antibodies that could modulate a possible newborn infection by SARS-CoV-2. A 32-year-old pregnant woman, gestational age 37 and 3/7 weeks, … Continue reading

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