Variability of late and moderate preterm definitions
I read the interesting paper [1], a prospective multicenter cohort study with the objective to improve the performance of the original model for prediction of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-hospitalization within the first year of life and to help develop a simplified, personalized prediction tool for RSV-hospitalization for each individual infant at birth. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 25, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Shilpi Chabra Source Type: research
A review of the established and suspected causes of variations in human sex ratio at birth
The human sex ratio (proportion male) at birth (SRB) varies with many variables. Some of this variation has an established proximate cause. For instance, low SRB (more females) at birth are associated with various forms of stressful events or circumstances during or prior to pregnancy. These low SRB are almost certainly mainly caused by maternal-stress-induced male foetal loss. Other types of SRB variation are thought to be caused by hormonal variation in either or both parents around the time of conception. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 24, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: William H. James, Victor Grech Source Type: research
Rapid detection and ruling out of neonatal sepsis by PCR coupled with Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry (PCR/ESI-MS)
Sepsis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates and clinicians are typically required to administer empiric antibiotics while waiting for blood culture results. However, prolonged and inappropriate use of antibiotics is associated with various complications and adverse events. Better tools to rapidly rule out bacterial infections are therefore needed. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 23, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Cristina Delc ò, Oliver Karam, Riccardo Pfister, Alain Gervaix, Gesuele Renzi, Stéphane Emonet, Jacques Schrenzel, Klara M. Posfay-Barbe Source Type: research
The impact of cumulative pain/stress on neurobehavioral development of preterm infants in the NICU
Vulnerable preterm infants experience repeated and prolonged pain/stress stimulation during a critical period in their development while in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The contribution of cumulative pain/stressors to altered neurodevelopment remains unclear. The study purpose was to investigate the impact of early life painful/stressful experiences on neurobehavioral outcomes of preterm infants in the NICU. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 23, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Xiaomei Cong, Jing Wu, Dorothy Vittner, Wanli Xu, Naveed Hussain, Shari Galvin, Megan Fitzsimons, Jacqueline M. McGrath, Wendy A. Henderson Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “An emerging evidence base for the management of neonatal hypoglycemia” [Early Hum. Dev. 2017; 104: 51–56]
On page 53 (section 4) is incorrectly stated that blood glucose concentrations are 10% to 18% higher than plasma concentrations. It is the opposite, plasma concentrations are 10% to 18% higher than blood glucose concentrations. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 23, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: J.E. Harding, D.L. Harris, J.E. Hegarty, J.M. Alsweiler, C.J. McKinlay Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research
Follow-up at two years of age and early predictors of non-compliance in a cohort of very preterm infants
To examine the rates of follow-up at two years of age and perinatal factors associated with non-compliance in an observational population-based cohort of very preterm children enrolled in a routine follow-up program. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 22, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Claire Mas, Patrick G érardin, Emmanuel Chirpaz, Magali Carbonnier, Corinne Mussard, Sylvain Samperiz, Duksha Ramful Source Type: research
Effect of early intervention on functional outcome at school age: Follow-up and process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial in infants at risk
The long-term effect of early intervention in infants at risk for developmental disorders is unclear. The VIP project (n=46, originally) evaluated by means of a randomised controlled trial the effect of the family centred early intervention programme COPCA (Coping with and Caring for infants with special needs) in comparison to that of traditional infant physiotherapy (TIP). (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 6, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Elisa G. Hamer, Tjitske Hielkema, Arend F. Bos, Tineke Dirks, Siebrigje J. Hooijsma, Heleen A. Reinders-Messelink, Rivka F. Toonen, Mijna Hadders-Algra Source Type: research
Bone fracture in severe small-for-gestational-age, extremely low birth weight infants: A single-center analysis
This study aimed to analyze risk factors for bone fracture in a population of severe small-for-gestational-age (SGA) ELBWIs. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 6, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hidehiko Maruyama, Shoichiro Amari, Hideshi Fujinaga, Shuhei Fujino, Junko Nagasawa, Yuka Wada, Keiko Tsukamoto, Yushi Ito Source Type: research
Evidence of socio-economic stress and female foeticide in racial disparities in the gender ratio at birth in the United States (1995 –2014)
This study was carried out in order to identify such disparities in different races in the United States. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - March 6, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Victor Grech Source Type: research
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Source: Early Human Development - March 1, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Effects of single-family rooms on nurse-parent and nurse-infant interaction in neonatal intensive care unit
Single-family rooms in neonatal intensive care unit can provide longer interaction between family and staff. On the other hand, separation in private rooms has been shown detrimental to child development if parents are not present. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - February 11, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Mirka Toivonen, Liisa Lehtonen, Eliisa L öyttyniemi, Anna Axelin Source Type: research
Effects of preterm birth and fetal growth retardation on life-course cardiovascular risk factors among schoolchildren from Colombia: The FUPRECOL study
Both fetal growth restriction and prematurity have been associated with cardiometabolic risk in youth and adults, however, data on their combined effects on cardiometabolic health in youth are scarce. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - February 9, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Robinson Ram írez-Vélez, Jorge Enrique Correa-Bautista, Emilio Villa-González, Javier Martínez-Torres, Anthony C. Hackney, Antonio García-Hermoso Source Type: research
Preterm infant development, maternal distress and sensitivity: The influence of severity of birth weight
To evaluate the influence of the severity of prematurity based on birth weight on maternal distress and sensitivity and on infant development. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - February 9, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Erica Neri, Francesca Agostini, Franco Baldoni, Elisa Facondini, Augusto Biasini, Fiorella Monti Source Type: research
Breast milk retinol concentration in mothers of preterm newborns
Preterm newborns have low vitamin A reserves at birth, which increases their risk of morbidity and mortality. In the absence of supplementation, breast milk is the only source of this nutrient for exclusively breastfed infants. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - February 7, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Mayara Santa Rosa Lima, Karla Danielly da Silva Ribeiro, Jeane Franco Pires, Dalila Fernandes Bezerra, Paula Em ília Nunes Ribeiro Bellot, Luana Patrícia de Oliveira Weigert, Roberto Dimenstein Source Type: research
Functional outcome at school age of children born with gastroschisis
We aimed to determine motor, cognitive and behavioural outcomes of school aged children born with gastroschisis compared to matched controls. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - February 7, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Chiara C.M.M. Lap, Sandra W. Bolhuis, Koenraad N.J.A. Van Braeckel, Sijmen A. Reijneveld, Gwendolyn T.R. Manten, Arend F. Bos, Jan B.F. Hulscher Source Type: research
