Prevalence and Immediate Outcomes of Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Among Infants with Birth Asphyxia Admitted at the Neonatal ward of Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania [PDF]
\ud To determine the prevalence and immediate outcome of infant with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) admitted at the Neonatal ward [ward 36] of Muhimbili National Hospital.
Juma, Athuman
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The molecular characterisation of Escherichia coli K1 isolated from neonatal nasogastric feeding tubes [PDF]
Background: The most common cause of Gram-negative bacterial neonatal meningitis is E. coli K1. It has a mortality rate of 10–15%, and neurological sequelae in 30– 50% of cases.
A Mora+55 more
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IMPORTANCE Lung ultrasonography (LUS) is a bedside technique useful to diagnose neonatal respiratory problems, but, to our knowledge, no data are available about its use for monitoring lung function or eventually guiding surfactant therapy.
R. Brat+5 more
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious condition characterized by severe ischemic inflammation of the bowel with invasion of gas-forming organisms into the bowel wall.
Maria Amr+6 more
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Genital Ulcer of Behçet Disease Localized in the Vagina May Lack Pain, Making It Difficult to Assess
Genital ulcer is one of the main clinical symptoms of Behçet disease; ulcers mostly occur in the vulva and are usually quite painful. We present an unusual case of Behçet disease wherein a painless genital ulcer was localized in the vagina.
Soichiro Obata+4 more
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The role of miR-431-5p in regulating pulmonary surfactant expression in vitro
Background Pulmonary surfactant is the complex mixture of lipid and protein that covers the alveolar surface. Pulmonary surfactant deficiency is one of the main causes of neonatal respiratory distress.
Shujun Li+8 more
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A comparison of Clinical Risk Index for babies (CRIB-II), Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology (SNAP-II) and SNAPPE-II in predicting parenteral nutrition necessity in low birth weight preterm neonates. [PDF]
Advances in perinatal care have made it possible to improve survival of low birth weight neonates. Clinical risk index for babies (CRIB-II), score for neonatal acute physiology (SNAP-II), and SNAP-perinatal extension-II (SNAPPE-II) have been used as ...
Bellido Estevez, Inmaculada+7 more
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Age-dependent differences in the pathogenesis of bovine respiratory syncytial virus infections related to the development of natural immunocompetence [PDF]
The severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections appears to differ with age in both humans and bovines. A primary RSV infection in naïve infants and in young calves runs a more severe course when they are 1–6 months old than in their first ...
Antonis, A.F.G.+6 more
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Introduction The neonatal period is a highly vulnerable time for an infant completing many of the physiologic adjustments required for life outside the uterus. As a result, there are high rates of morbidity and mortality.
A. G. Demisse+3 more
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Study of Early Predictors of Fatality in Mechanically Ventilated Neonates in NICU [PDF]
Objective: To evaluate the risk factors associated with fatality in mechanically ventilated neonates using multiple regression analysis. Design & settings: Prospective study conducted at Neonatal ICU at New Civil Hospital, Surat – a tertiary care centre,
Chudasama, RK+2 more
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