Bridging physiology and economics: Fetal growth and national wealth
The study of the fetal circulation is a core component of understanding fetal physiology to support materno-fetal therapeutics and medical decisions [1]. Similarly, understanding the drivers for macroeconomic status has become a core goal for economists, industry experts and governments to support critical decisions in consolidating national financial growth. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 7, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hutan Ashrafian Source Type: research
Early neurodevelopmental outcomes of infants with intestinal failure
The survival rate of infants and children with intestinal failure is increasing, necessitating a greater focus on their developmental trajectory. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 7, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Stephanie So, Catherine Patterson, Anna Gold, Alaine Rogers, Christina Kosar, Nicole de Silva, Karolina Maria Burghardt, Yaron Avitzur, Paul W. Wales Source Type: research
Parenting very preterm infants and stress in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Assessing parental stress during infants' hospitalization in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) is essential to identify parents at risk for immediate and extended physical and emotional burden. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 5, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Inês Baía, Mariana Amorim, Susana Silva, Michelle Kelly-Irving, Cláudia de Freitas, Elisabete Alves Source Type: research
Early and intensive nutritional strategy combining parenteral and enteral feeding promotes neurodevelopment and growth at 18months of corrected age and 3years of age in extremely low birth weight infants
To evaluate whether aggressive nutrition can improve long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes and growth in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants born appropriate for gestational age (AGA). (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 4, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Satoshi Ohnishi, Hiroyuki Ichiba, Yuko Tanaka, Sayaka Harada, Hisako Matsumura, Ayako Kan, Yuki Asada, Haruo Shintaku Source Type: research
Very low birth weight infants in China: the predictive value of the motor repertoire at 3 to 5months for the motor performance at 12months
Studies on motor performance and its early markers are rare in China, especially in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 4, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Fei-Fei Zang, Hong Yang, Qian Han, Jia-Yan Cao, Iris Tomantschger, Magdalena Krieber, Wei Shi, Dan-Dan Luo, Mo Zhu, Christa Einspieler Source Type: research
Red blood cell membrane fatty acid composition in infants fed formulas with different lipid profiles
There is growing interest in the fatty acid composition of breast milk and substitute formulas used to replace or complement infant breastfeeding. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 4, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Silvana Visentin, Dimas Vicentin, Graciano Magrini, Fernanda Santandreu, Liliana Disalvo, Marisa Sala, Victoria Fasano, Horacio F. González Source Type: research
Obstetric and perinatal outcomes in women ≥40years of age: Associations with fetal growth disorders
Evidence indicates that advanced maternal age is associated with adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate pregnancy outcomes in women of advanced maternal age (≥40years). (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 4, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yesenia Zapata-Masias, Belén Marqueta, M.D. Gómez Roig, Eduardo Gonzalez-Bosquet Source Type: research
The first breath during resuscitation of prematurely born infants
The first five initial inflation pressures and times during resuscitation of prematurely born infants are frequently lower than those recommended and rarely result in tidal volumes exceeding the anatomical dead space. Greater volumes were produced when the infant was provoked to inspire by an inflation (active inflation). (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 2, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Christopher Harris, Prashant Bhat, Vadivelam Murthy, Anthony D. Milner, Anne Greenough Source Type: research
The sex ratio at birth in France was unchanged 9months after the 1998 FIFA World Cup
Positive psychological phenomena such as increased feelings of belonging linked to hosting the FIFA World Cup were observed in France 1998 and South Africa 2010. Approximately nine months after South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup the sex ratio at birth increased significantly. Given the similarity of positive psychological phenomena between the two countries, this study sought to determine if the sex ratio at birth increased in France circa nine months after the 1998 World Cup. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 30, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Gwinyai Masukume, Victor Grech Source Type: research
Sensorimotor therapy and time to full oral feeding in
Previous research has shown that oral stimulation improves feeding skills in preterm infants. However, it remains unclear whether other sensorimotor therapies have similar effect. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 29, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Louma Basma Rustam, Saadieh Masri, Nathalie Atallah, Hani Tamim, Lama Charafeddine Source Type: research
Assessment of general movements and heart rate variability in prediction of neurodevelopmental outcome in preterm infants
Adverse neurologic outcome in preterm infants could be associated with abnormal heart rate (HR) characteristics as well as with abnormal general movements (GMs) in the 1st month of life. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 29, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Lidija Dimitrijević, Bojko Bjelaković, Hristina Čolović, Aleksandra Mikov, Vesna Živković, Mirjana Kocić, Stevo Lukić Source Type: research
Reduced growth during early infancy in very low birth weight children with autism spectrum disorder
Children born with very low birth weight (VLBW) are at higher risk for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than those born at term [1,2]. Furthermore, approximately one-fourth of VLBW children screen positive for autistic features at 2years of age, and 2% of VLBW children are diagnosed with ASD as adolescents [1,2]. Despite the high prevalence of ASD and ASD traits in VLBW children, the underlying mechanisms and early biological markers of ASD in this population remain unclear, and it is still unclear whether these children differ from full-term children with ASD. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 27, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kana Ikejiri, Mariko Hosozawa, Satomi Mitomo, Kyoko Tanaka, Toshiaki Shimizu Source Type: research
Is poor neonatal adaptation after exposure to antidepressant medication related to fetal cortisol levels? An explorative study
As a marker for poor neonatal adaptation (PNA) is lacking, the diagnostic process is difficult and includes invasive additional testing. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 24, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Noera Kieviet, Silke de Groot, Gerard Noppe, Yolanda B. de Rijke, Elisabeth F.C. van Rossum, Erica L.T. van den Akker, Koert M. Dolman, Adriaan Honig Source Type: research
Validity of the language development survey in infants born preterm
Preterm infants are at greater risk of language delay. Early identification of language delay is essential to improve functional outcome in these children. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 24, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Camille Beaulieu-Poulin, Marie-Noëlle Simard, Hélène Babakissa, Francine Lefebvre, Thuy Mai Luu Source Type: research
Maternal CD4+ microchimerism in HIV-exposed newborns after spontaneous vaginal delivery or caesarean section
Maternal CD4+ cell microchimerism may be greater after caesarean section compared to spontaneous vaginal delivery and could cause mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in HIV-exposed newborns. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 24, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: H. Buxmann, A. Reitter, S. Bapistella, M. Stürmer, C. Königs, H. Ackermann, F. Louwen, P. Bader, R.L. Schlößer, A.M. Willasch Source Type: research
