N-BiPAP treatment in infants with respiratory distress syndrome: A population study
Since November 1st 2008, our Norwegian neonatal intensive care unit has used nasal biphasic positive airway pressure (n-BiPAP) instead of invasive mechanical ventilation as first-line treatment after nasal continuous positive airway pressure (n-CPAP) failure in infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 25, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Anne Lee Solevåg, Inger Cathrine Kann Source Type: research
Ethnic differences in fetal size and growth in a multi-ethnic population
Impaired or excessive fetal growth is associated with adverse short- and long-term health outcomes that differ between ethnic groups. We explored ethnic differences in fetal size and growth from mid pregnancy until birth. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 18, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Line Sletner, Svein Rasmussen, Anne Karen Jenum, Britt Nakstad, Odd Harald Rognerud Jensen, Siri Vangen Source Type: research
Healthy Late-preterm infants born 33–36+6 weeks gestational age have higher risk for respiratory syncytial virus hospitalization
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization for children (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 14, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Alison M. Helfrich, Cade M. Nylund, Matthew D. Eberly, Matilda B. Eide, David R. Stagliano Source Type: research
Serum calcium concentrations and incidence of hypocalcemia in infants with moderate or severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: Effect of therapeutic hypothermia
Hypocalcemia is a common morbidity in asphyxiated infants. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH), the standard of care for infants with moderate and severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), promotes neuroprotection by several mechanisms including a decrease in intracellular calcium (Ca2+) influx which may improve serum Ca2+ levels and homeostasis. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 11, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Chatchay Prempunpong, Ionut Efanov, Guilherme Sant’Anna Source Type: research
Psychometric properties and validation of Portuguese version of Ages & Stages Questionnaires (3rd edition): 9, 18 and 30 Questionnaires
The essential underlying foundations of Early Intervention (EI), in which parents/family play a critical role in their child's development, leads us to conclude that their contribution assessing early detection of problems is fundamental. The Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) is a standardized screening instrument that has been successfully studied in different countries and cultures. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 7, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Sónia Lopes, Patrícia Graça, Salete Teixeira, Ana Maria Serrano, Jane Squires Source Type: research
Assessment of nocturnal sleep architecture by actigraphy and one-channel electroencephalography in early infancy
To elucidate characteristic sleep architecture of different nocturnal sleep patterns in early infancy. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 30, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Michiko Yoshida, Hitomi Shinohara, Hideya Kodama Source Type: research
Effect of (minor or major) maternal trauma on fetal motility: A prospective study
Fetal motility represents the spontaneous activity of the central nervous system and as such can be used to evaluate its functional integrity. Maternal mechanical trauma in pregnancy is a risk factor for hypoxic ischemic brain injury and can potentially affect the CNS and fetal motility. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 28, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Bloeme J. van der Knoop, Petra E.M. van Schie, Roland J. Vermeulen, Lourens R. Pistorius, Mirjam M. van Weissenbruch, Johanna I.P. de Vries Source Type: research
Postnatal changes in skin water content in preterm infants
Preterm infants have immature skin, which contributes to skin problems. Very little is known about postnatal changes in the skin, despite the clinical importance of this issue. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 26, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Akio Ishiguro, Sumie Fujinuma, Yukiko Motojima, Shuntaro Oka, Takeshi Komaki, Aya Saito, Hidenori Kawasaki, Shunsuke Araki, Masayo Kanai, Hisanori Sobajima, Masanori Tamura Source Type: research
Perinatal dioxin exposure and psychosocial and behavioral development in school-aged children
The aim of this study was to elucidate the association between psychosocial and behavioral problems in children at school age and dioxin level in breast milk or estimated dioxin exposure (EDE) through breastfeeding in the general Japanese population. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 25, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yumi Kono, Akira Oka, Hiroshi Tada, Kazuo Itabashi, Eiko Matsui, Yosikazu Nakamura Source Type: research
Early growth patterns are associated with intelligence quotient scores in children born small-for-gestational age
To assess whether patterns of growth trajectory during infancy are associated with intelligence quotient (IQ) scores at 4years of age in children born small-for-gestational age (SGA). (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 20, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Marcia H. Varella, William J. Moss Source Type: research
Selected vitamin D metabolic gene variants and risk for autism spectrum disorder in the CHARGE Study
We examined associations between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and common, functional polymorphisms in vitamin D pathways. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 10, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Rebecca J. Schmidt, Robin L. Hansen, Jaana Hartiala, Hooman Allayee, Jaime L. Sconberg, Linda C. Schmidt, Heather E. Volk, Flora Tassone Source Type: research
General movements as a predictive tool of the neurological outcome in term born infants with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
At a time of increasing high risk neonates, an assessment method is needed that can reliably predict neurological deficits at an early age. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 9, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Farin Soleimani, Reza Shervin Badv, Amin Momayezi, Akbar Biglarian, Asghar Marzban Source Type: research
Human parechovius and enterovirus in neonates: Distinct infections with overlapping features
Human parechoviruses (HPeVs) have recently been added to the family Picornaviridae, where Enteroviruses (HEV) belong. The specific characteristics of HPeV infection in the neonate are not clear, and their involvement in neonatal infection is believed to be largely underestimated. HPeV type 3 has been recently linked to sepsis-like illness and neurological involvement in the newborn. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 8, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Amaia Cilla, Gregoria Megias, Joaquin Suarez, Eva Ojeda, Maria Cabrerizo, Juan Arnaez Source Type: research
Pulse oximetry performance in mechanically ventilated newborn infants
Pulse oximetry is widely used to target oxygenation in newborn infants. In a retrospective chart review of 138 mechanically ventilated infants, pulse oximetry overestimated blood oxygen saturation compared to arterial blood gas analyses. Despite improvements in pulse oximeter technology, pulse oximetry performance in sick newborns should still be under scrutiny. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - June 8, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Anne L. Solevåg, Marianne T. Solberg, Jūratė Šaltytė-Benth Source Type: research
Digit ratio (2D:4D) and salivary testosterone, oestradiol and cortisol levels under challenge: Evidence for prenatal effects on adult endocrine responses
Digit ratio (2D:4D) is a marker for prenatal sex steroids and a correlate of sporting performance. This association may exist because low 2D:4D is linked to high prenatal levels of testosterone (T) and low oestrogens (E). It was recently suggested that low 2D:4D, and particularly low right-left 2D:4D (or Dr-l), is a marker for T changes in response to physical and aggressive challenges. If correct, this link may in part explain the association between 2D:4D and sports performance. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - May 28, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Blair Crewther, Christian Cook, Liam Kilduff, John Manning Source Type: research
