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Qualitative Assessment of the Quality of Care for Preterm, Low Birth Weight, and Sick Newborns in Ethiopia

Health Services Insights, 2021
This study assesses the quality of care for preterm, low birth weight (LBW), and sick newborns across the public health care system levels in 3 regions of Ethiopia.
Solomie Jebessa, James A Litch, Kirsten Senturia, Tedros Hailu, Amaha Kahsay, Kemal A Kuti, Eskinder Wolka, Alula M Teklu, Wendemaghen Gezahegn   +8 more
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Apnea of Prematurity [PDF]

Pediatrics, 2008
Apnea of prematurity is one of the most common diagnoses in the NICU. Despite the frequency of apnea of prematurity, it is unknown whether recurrent apnea, bradycardia, and hypoxemia in preterm infants are harmful. Research into the development of respiratory control in immature animals and preterm infants has facilitated our understanding of the ...
Eric C. Eichenwald, Kristi L. Watterberg, Susan Aucott, William E. Benitz, James J. Cummings, Jay Goldsmith, Brenda B. Poindexter, Karen Puopolo, Dan L. Stewart, Kasper S. Wang   +9 more
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Retinopathy of prematurity [PDF]

British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1997
• Almost seven decades after it was first described, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) remains an important threat to pediatric vision.
David Kent, David Clark
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Referral systems for preterm, low birth weight, and sick newborns in Ethiopia: a qualitative assessment

BMC Pediatrics, 2020
Background A responsive and well-functioning newborn referral system is a cornerstone to the continuum of child health care; however, health system and client-related barriers negatively impact the referral system.
Alula M. Teklu, James A. Litch, Alemu Tesfahun, Eskinder Wolka, Berhe Dessalegn Tuamay, Hagos Gidey, Wondimye Ashenafi Cheru, Kirsten Senturia, Wendemaghen Gezahegn, And the Every Preemie–SCALE Ethiopia Implementation Research Collaboration Group   +9 more
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Lactobacillus-Depleted Vaginal Microbiota in Pregnant Women Living With HIV-1 Infection Are Associated With Increased Local Inflammation and Preterm Birth

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2021
BackgroundPregnant women living with HIV-1 infection (PWLWH) have an elevated risk of preterm birth (PTB) of unknown aetiology, which remains after successful suppression of HIV.
Charlotte-Eve S. Short, Charlotte-Eve S. Short, Charlotte-Eve S. Short, Richard G. Brown, Richard G. Brown, Rachael Quinlan, Rachael Quinlan, Rachael Quinlan, Yun S. Lee, Ann Smith, Julian R. Marchesi, Julian R. Marchesi, Julian R. Marchesi, Robin Shattock, Phillip R. Bennett, Phillip R. Bennett, Graham P. Taylor, Graham P. Taylor, Graham P. Taylor, David A. MacIntyre   +19 more
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A Multivariate Surface-Based Analysis of the Putamen in Premature Newborns: Regional Differences within the Ventral Striatum [PDF]

, 2013
Many children born preterm exhibit frontal executive dysfunction, behavioral problems including attentional deficit/hyperactivity disorder and attention related learning disabilities.
An, X, Ceschin, R, Lao, Y, Leporé, N, Nelson, MD, Panigrahy, A, Shi, J, Thompson, PM, Vanderbilt, D, Wang, Y   +9 more
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Prenatal management of fetal goiter alternating between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in a mother with Graves’ disease

Clinical Case Reports, 2021
We present a rare documented case with consecutive hypo‐ and hyperthyroidism during fetal life. First, hypothyroidism was due to transplacental passage of antithyroid drugs.
Hortense Didier‐Mathon, Hanane Bouchghoul, Marie‐Victoire Senat, Jacques Young, Dominique Luton   +4 more
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Neonatal Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials Are Affected by Clinical Conditions Occurring in Early Prematurity [PDF]

, 2015
Purpose: Cortical auditory evoked potentials may serve as an early indicator of developmental problems in the auditory cortex. The aim of the study was to determine the effect on neonatal cortical auditory processing of clinical conditions occurring in ...
Bisiacchi, Patrizia, Cainelli, Elisa, Cappellari, Ambra, Ermani, Mario, Sartori, Stefano, Suppiej, Agnese   +5 more
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Retinopathy of Prematurity [PDF]

Pediatric Clinics of North America, 1992
Retinopathy of prematurity is a common disorder among extremely low-birthweight preterm infants and may cause total vision loss in as many as 2% to 4% of those weighing less than 2 pounds at birth. Regular examinations begun in the neonatal intensive care unit permit early detection and treatment of progressive ROP and allow a reduction in visual ...
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Born too early and too small: higher order cognitive function and brain at risk at ages 8–16 [PDF]

, 2019
Prematurity presents a risk for higher order cognitive functions. Some of these deficits manifest later in development, when these functions are expected to mature. However, the causes and consequences of prematurity are still unclear.
Clark, Chris A., Clayden, Jonathan D., Córcoles Parada, Marta, Giménez Mateo, Rocío, López, Leidy, Mansilla, Francisco, Martínez, Andrés, Muñoz López, Mónica, Onsurbe, Ignacio, Pérez Hernández, Elena, San Román, Paloma, Serrano del Pueblo, Víctor, Ubero Martínez, Mar   +12 more
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