Digit ratio (2D:4D) in a Chinese population with schizophrenia
Prenatal gonadal hormones may play a major role in pathogenesis of schizophrenia. It has been reported that second to fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) was influenced by the levels of exposure to prenatal testosterone and estrogen. So, 2D:4D may help to predict the disease susceptibility to schizophrenia. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 24, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Wenli Qian, Zhenghao Huo, Hong Lu, Youjing Sheng, Zhi Geng, Zhanbing Ma Source Type: research
Myocardial function during bradycardia events in preterm infants
This study reports on left ventricular function during such events. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 24, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Koert de Waal, Nilkant Phad, Nick Collins, Andrew Boyle Source Type: research
Brain functional network connectivity development in very preterm infants: The first six months
Nearly 10% of premature infants are born very preterm at 32weeks gestational age or less in the United States. Up to 35% of these very preterm survivors are at risk for cognitive and behavioral deficits. Yet accurate diagnosis of such deficits cannot be made until early childhood. Resting-state fMRI provides noninvasive assessment of the brain's functional networks and is a promising tool for early prognostication. In our present study, we enrolled a cohort of very preterm infants soon after birth and performed resting state fMRI at 32, 39 and additionally at 52weeks postmenstrual age. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 24, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Lili He, Nehal A. Parikh Source Type: research
The effect of lactational mastitis on the macronutrient content of breast milk
This study examined the effect of mastitis during lactation on the macronutrient content of breast milk. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 21, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Birgul Say, Evrim Alyamaç Dizdar, Halil Degirmencioglu, Nurdan Uras, Fatma Nur Sari, Suna Oguz, Fuat Emre Canpolat Source Type: research
Histological chorioamnionitis shapes the neonatal transcriptomic immune response
Histologic chorioamnionitis (HCA) is commonly associated with preterm birth and deleterious post-natal outcomes including sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis. Transcriptomic analysis has been used to uncover gene signatures that permit diagnosis and prognostication, show new therapeutic targets, and reveal mechanisms that underlie differential outcomes with other complex disease states in neonates such as sepsis. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 15, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Jörn-Hendrik Weitkamp, Scott O. Guthrie, Hector R. Wong, Lyle L. Moldawer, Henry V. Baker, James L. Wynn Source Type: research
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Source: Early Human Development - May 17, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Etiology and medical management of NEC
This article provides an overview of the incidence, etio-pathological risk factors, preventive strategies and medical management of NEC. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - April 11, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Amit Gupta, Anshuman Paria Source Type: research
Intestinal failure following necrotizing enterocolitis: A clinical approach
The objective of this review is to outline a clinical approach to management of intestinal and nutritional complications experienced by children following intestinal resection for NEC. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - April 11, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kelsey D.J. Jones, Lucy J. Howarth Source Type: research
Aetiology and medical management of NEC
This article provides an overview of the incidence, etio-pathological risk factors, preventive strategies and medical management of NEC. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - April 11, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Amit Gupta, Anshuman Paria Source Type: research
Defining the nature and implications of head turn preference in the preterm infant
Medical factors in the NICU appear to be associated with the development of a head turn preference. Increased severity of head turn preference may be a marker for poor developmental outcome. Early identification may inform therapeutic interventions designed to minimize symptoms and optimize neurodevelopmental outcome. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - April 7, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Sonya Dunsirn, Christopher Smyser, Steve Liao, Terrie Inder, Roberta Pineda Source Type: research
Overview on necrotising enterocolitis
Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) is an extensively studied disease from a basic sciences point of view as well as clinically. In spite of this intense focus on NEC, the incidence, morbidity and mortality in NEC have not decreased over the years. This special issue on NEC covers medical management, surgical management and long term outcomes, management of intestinal failure post NEC and current research in NEC. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - April 6, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kokila Lakhoo Source Type: research
Do South Indian newborn babies have higher fat percentage for a given birth weight?
India is experiencing rapidly escalating epidemics of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. High fat percent in Indian adults may have its origins at birth (Fetal origin hypothesis). Conflicting evidence from India have shown increased or similar fat mass in Indian newborn babies compared to western countries. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 30, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Radha Krishna KV, Rajkumar Hemalatha, Raja Sriswan Mamidi, Babu Geddam JJ, N. Balakrishna Source Type: research
Parental perception of functional status and impact on the family of children with congenital heart surgery
To assess the functional status and the family impact of children with congenital heart defects (CHD), using the parental Functional Status II (FS-II) and the Impact on Family (IOF) questionnaires. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 30, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Richard U. Garcia, Sanjeev Aggarwal, Girija Natarajan Source Type: research
The surgical management of necrotising enterocolitis (NEC)
Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is a neonatal surgical emergency. At its early stages, the management of NEC is largely medical using broad-spectrum antibiotics, gut rest and total parental nutrition. The only absolute indication for surgery is an intra-abdominal perforation. There are several relative indications for surgery based on clinical, biochemical and radiological parameters. Once the decision to intervene is made, several approaches may be taken. Peritoneal lavage can be used as a salvage procedure or definitive management in some cases. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 28, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hemanshoo Sudhir Thakkar, Kokila Lakhoo Source Type: research
