Interventions to prevent hypothermia at birth in preterm and/or low birth weight infants.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018 BACKGROUND Newborn admission temperature is a strong predictor of outcomes across all gestations. Hypothermia immediately after birth remains a worldwide issue and, if prolonged, is associated with harm.
E. McCall +4 more
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Very Preterm/Very Low Birth Weight: A Meta-analysis
Pediatrics, 2018 In this meta-analytic study, we document that VP/VLBW infants have a higher risk of later ADHD, defined both categorically and dimensionally. CONTEXT: Although very preterm (VP), extremely preterm (EP), very low birth weight (VLBW), and extremely low ...
A. P. Franz +8 more
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Effects of pregnancy on neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and predictors of related attacks
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 9, Issue 12, Page 1918-1925, December 2022., 2022 Abstract Objective Our study aimed to investigate the influence of pregnancy on the course of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) and to explore the independent predictors of pregnancy‐related attacks. Methods We performed a retrospective study of patients with NMOSD based on the Wingerchuk 2006 or the revised Wingerchuk 2015 criteria ...
Qin Du +7 more
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The association between air pollution and preterm birth and low birth weight in Guangdong, China
BMC Public Health, 2019 BackgroundA mountain of evidence has shown that people’s physical and mental health can be affected by various air pollutions. Poor pregnancy outcomes are associated with exposure to air pollution.
Y. Liu +4 more
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Recognizing early MRI signs (or their absence) is crucial in diagnosing metachromatic leukodystrophy
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 9, Issue 12, Page 1999-2009, December 2022., 2022 Abstract Objectives Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) has characteristic white matter (WM) changes on brain MRI, which often trigger biochemical and genetic confirmation of the diagnosis. In early or pre‐symptomatic disease stages, these typical MRI changes might be absent, hampering early diagnosis.
Daphne H. Schoenmakers +7 more
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Association of State Medicaid Expansion Status With Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 2019 Importance Low birth weight and preterm birth are associated with adverse consequences including increased risk of infant mortality and chronic health conditions.
Clare C. Brown +6 more
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Maternal Anemia and Low Birth Weight: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Nutrients, 2018 Objective: To systematically analyze the relationship between maternal anemia and low birth weight. Methods: A search of studies was conducted in the main databases (Medline, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, and Lilacs), the gray literature, and ...
A. C. G. Figueiredo +8 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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Vitamins and Perinatal Outcomes Among HIV-Negative Women in Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2007 Prematurity and low birth weight are associated with high perinatal and infant mortality, especially in developing countries. Maternal micronutrient deficiencies may contribute to these adverse outcomes. In a double-blind trial in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
Allen LH +16 more
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Low birth weight: causes and consequences [PDF]
Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, 2013 During our phylogenetic evolution we have selected genes, the so called thrifty genes, that can help to maximize the amount of energy stored from every consumed calorie. An imbalance in the amount of stored calories can lead to many diseases. In the early 80's the distinguished English epidemiologist David Barker, formulated a hypothesis suggesting ...
Marília B. Gomes +1 more
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