A comparison of neonatal outcomes between adolescent and adult mothers in developed countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2020 Evidence suggests that adolescent pregnancies are at increased risk of adverse neonatal outcomes compared to adult pregnancies; however, there are significant inconsistencies in the literature, particularly in studies conducted in developed countries ...
Marvin-Dowle, K, Soltani, Hora
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Postdischarge growth assessment in very low birth weight infants [PDF]
Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 2017 PurposeThe goal of nutritional support for very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants from birth to term is to match the in utero growth rates; however, this is rarely achieved.MethodsWe evaluated postdischarge growth patterns and growth failure in 81 Korean ...
Joon-Sik Park +7 more
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Inguinal Hernia in Preterm Infants: Optimal Timing of Herniorrhaphy to Prevent Preoperative Incarceration and Postoperative Apnea [PDF]
Neonatal Medicine, 2020 Purpose The objective of this study was to determine the optimal timing of inguinal herniorrhaphy in preterm infants to reduce the risks of preoperative incarceration and postoperative complications. Methods Preterm infants with gestational age (GA) of
Jaeho Shin, Ga Won Jeon
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Influence of Postconceptional Age on the Renal Biomarkers in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants [PDF]
Neonatal Medicine, 2021 Purpose We investigated whether consecutive levels of new emerging renal biomarkers, including serum cystatin C (CysC) and urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL)/creatinine (Cr) ratio, were affected by postconceptional age in very-low ...
Ro Sie Lee +3 more
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Micronutrient Intake and Fundal Height Determine Birth Weight [PDF]
, 2019 The birth weight (BW) are utilized as indicators of the healthy and term newborns. Factor that affects the weight of a newborn are micronutrient intake and fundal height. Folic acid and iron (Fe) were associated with newborn birth weight.
Aghadiati, F. (Faradina) +2 more
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The Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care Method Toward Weight Gain and Length of Stay Among Low Birth Weight Baby [PDF]
, 2018 Infant mortality needs to get serious attention. Special efforts are relatively easy and inexpensive in the handling and care is through treatment methods can improve the stability ofKangaroo Mother Care(KMC) for babies and breastfeeding.The effort ...
Lisnawati, L. (Lisnawati) +1 more
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Embryonic Biliary Atresia in a Very-low-birth-weight Premature Infant
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2007 Two major forms of biliary atresia, the embryonic and perinatal type, are considered to have different pathogeneses and distinct prognoses. Embryonic biliary atresia is associated with worse prognosis.
Hung-Wen Chen +6 more
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Chylothorax associated with a PICC line in a very low birth weight infant
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2022 A premature female neonate with perforated necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) required a laparotomy as well as a prolonged period of parental nutrition (PN) delivered via a left percutaneously inserted central catheter (PICC). Two weeks post PICC insertion,
Pagan Tawhai +2 more
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Malnourished and surviving in South Asia, better nourished and dying young in Africa: What can explain this puzzle? [PDF]
, 2000 This paper examines the factors explaining the very different relationship between anthropometric shortfall and child mortality in South Asia and Sub Saharan Africa.
Klasen, S.
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The occurrence of developmental enamel defects in very low and extremely low birth-weight infants
Česká Stomatologie a Praktické Zubní Lékařství, 2019 Introduction, aim: Preterm infants with very low birt-weights (VLBW) and extremely low birth-weights (ELBW) suffer from several prenatal and neonatal complications and morbidity that may affect mineralization of primary teeth and occurrence of ...
V. Merglová +2 more
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