Results 131 to 140 of about 111,041 (347)

The Neonatal Microbiome and Necrotizing Enterocolitis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating disorder that affects approximately 10% of premature infants. Its mortality remains high (15-30%), and its cause remains unknown.
Aaron Hamvas   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Association of Red Blood Cell Transfusion, Anemia, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants.

open access: yesJournal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 2016
IMPORTANCE Data regarding the contribution of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and anemia to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) are conflicting. These associations have not been prospectively evaluated, accounting for repeated, time-varying exposures ...
R. Patel   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Proactive Insulin Escalation for Antenatal Betamethasone‐Induced Hyperglycaemia in Women With Diabetes: A Prospective Cohort Study

open access: yesAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background In patients with diabetes, antenatal glucocorticoids can induce transient maternal hyperglycaemia for approximately 72 h. This may be associated with adverse outcomes, including neonatal hypoglycaemia, prompting recommendations for prophylactic increases in insulin by some expert groups; however, there are no validated protocols.
Annabel Jones   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hirschsprung′s disease: 8 years experience in a Nigerian teaching hospital

open access: yesJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2007
Background: Hirschsprung′s disease (HD) is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in children. Despite increased understanding of the disease and several techniques of treatment, significant complications continued to be associated with its ...
Nasir A, Adeniran J, Abdur-Rahman L
doaj  

Human Milk Oligosaccharides to Prevent Gut Dysfunction and Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Neonates

open access: yesNutrients, 2018
This review focuses on the evidence for health benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for preterm infants to stimulate gut adaptation and reduce the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in early life.
S. Bering
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Clinician's Approach to Antibiotic Treatment and Management of Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand—A Survey

open access: yesAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a common obstetric complication with significant maternal and foetal consequences. There is a lack of contemporary evidence regarding the optimal management of PPROM, including the best antibiotic regimen and management at previable gestations.
Sonia Kua   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome as a Cause for Infant Hypotension

open access: yesWestern Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2011
Infants with food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) may present to the emergency department (ED) with vomiting and hypotension. A previously healthy, 5-month-old male presented with vomiting and hypotension 2 to 3 hours after eating squash ...
Marna Rayl Greenberg   +4 more
doaj  

Cognitive impairments induced by necrotizing enterocolitis can be prevented by inhibiting microglial activation in mouse brain

open access: yesScience Translational Medicine, 2018
Necrotizing enterocolitis–induced brain injury in mice can be prevented with an oral nanotherapeutic that targets microglia. The gut-brain conNECtion Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a gastrointestinal disorder affecting premature infants.
D. Niño   +20 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Tracking visual outcomes – Follow‐up on patients born preterm with childhood‐onset visual impairment

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Preterm birth is associated with a risk of ocular complications. The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the main cause of visual impairment (VI) in a cohort of preterm born patients who had childhood‐onset VI. The association between health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) and age, cause—and severity of VI and impairment type was ...
Hajer A. Al‐Abaiji   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy