Does early paternal involvement predict offspring developmental diagnoses?
A long line of research has illustrated that fathers play an important role in the development of their children. Few studies, however, have examined the impact of paternal involvement at the earliest stages of life on developmental diagnoses in childhood. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 15, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Dylan B. Jackson, Jamie Newsome, Kevin M. Beaver Source Type: research
Alterations in neonatal neutrophil function attributable to increased immature forms
At birth neonatal neutrophil composition differs from that of adults due to a higher number of circulating immature forms. To date only a single study has evaluated neutrophil performance based on cell maturity. For this study, we examined functional differences in chemotaxis and phagocytosis between neonatal and adult neutrophils based on cell development and labor exposure. Methods: Neutrophils were obtained by venipuncture from adults and cord blood from healthy term neonates delivered vaginally or by cesarean section. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 14, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Marjorie Makoni, Jeffrey Eckert, H. Anne Pereira, Victor Nizet, Shelley M. Lawrence Source Type: research
Pregnancy outcomes after fetal exposure to antithyroid medications or levothyroxine
To investigate whether fetal exposure to antithyroid drugs (ATD) and levothyroxine affects gestational age (GA), birth weight, birth length, head circumference and prevalence of congenital anomalies. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 10, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Lene Schurmann, Anne Vinkel Hansen, Ester Garne Source Type: research
T-cell polarization: Potential serological markers in preterm and term infants
The immaturity of immune system characterizes newborn infants. Possible serological markers of Th1 and Th2 immune response are the lymphocyte activation gene-3 (CD223) and soluble CD30, respectively (sCD30). (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 10, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Simonetta Frezza, Francesca Gallini, Raffaella Palazzo, Maria Carollo, Maria Pia De Carolis, Vito D'Andrea, Piero Catenazzi, Costantino Romagnoli, Clara Maria Ausiello Source Type: research
Antenatal steroid exposure in the late preterm period is associated with reduced cord blood neurotrophin-3
Neurotrophins are proteins critically involved in neural growth, survival and differentiation, and therefore important for fetal brain development. Reduced cord blood neurotrophins have been observed in very preterm infants ( (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 9, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Nicolette A. Hodyl, Tara M. Crawford, Lorna McKerracher, Andrew Lawrence, Julia B. Pitcher, Michael J. Stark Source Type: research
Early general movements and brain magnetic resonance imaging at term-equivalent age in infants born
Neurodevelopmental assessments and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at term-equivalent age (TEA) predict developmental outcomes in preterm infants. However, the relationship between neurodevelopment prior to term and cerebral structure is currently unknown. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 9, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Joy E. Olsen, Nisha C. Brown, Abbey L. Eeles, Christa Einspieler, Katherine J. Lee, Deanne K. Thompson, Peter J. Anderson, Jeanie L.Y. Cheong, Lex W. Doyle, Alicia J. Spittle Source Type: research
Cardiac defects, nuchal edema and abnormal lymphatic development are not associated with morphological changes in the ductus venosus
In human fetuses with cardiac defects and increased nuchal translucency, abnormal ductus venosus flow velocity waveforms are observed. It is unknown whether abnormal ductus venosus flow velocity waveforms in fetuses with increased nuchal translucency are a reflection of altered cardiac function or are caused by local morphological alterations in the ductus venosus. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 8, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Nicole B. Burger, Monique C. Haak, Evelien Kok, Christianne J.M. de Groot, Weinian Shou, Peter J. Scambler, Youngsook Lee, Eunjin Cho, Vincent M. Christoffels, Mireille N. Bekker Source Type: research
Predictive role of early milestones-related psychomotor profiles and long-term neurodevelopmental pitfalls in preterm infants
Developmental milestones are useful signposts developed to assess the pace and the trajectory of maturation occurring during specific time-windows called critical periods. The predictive role of their clinical assessment in premature infants is challenging, however, it actually represents an easy and reliable tool at follow-up. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 8, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Gabriella Di Rosa, Tiziana Cavallaro, Angela Alibrandi, Lucia Marseglia, Marco Lamberti, Elisa Giaimo, Antonio Nicotera, Maria Bonsignore, Antonella Gagliano Source Type: research
Risk of developmental delay: Comparison of late preterm and full term Canadian infants at age 12 months
Late preterm (340/7 to 366/7weeks gestation) infants may experience developmental delays greater than those found in term (≥ 370/7weeks gestation) infants. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 8, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Marilyn Ballantyne, Karen M. Benzies, Sheila McDonald, Joyce Magill-Evans, Suzanne Tough Source Type: research
Impact of feeding method on diaphragm electrical activity and central apnea in preterm infants (FEAdi study)
In preterm infants, it is unknown whether feeding affects neural breathing pattern. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 8, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Eugene Ng, Patti Schurr, Maureen Reilly, Michael Dunn, Jennifer Beck Source Type: research
Early developmental milestones and age of independent walking in orphans compared with typical home-raised infants
Early gross motor development is a major indicator of global milestones in the first year of life, affecting the walking ability of a child. There has been limited research reporting on early motor development and the age of independent walking of orphaned infants compared to typical home-raised infants. The purpose of this study was to compare the mean scores of early gross motor movement at 4, 6 and 8months of age and at the age of walking attainment of typically raised infants and orphaned infants. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 8, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Supattra Chaibal, Surussawadi Bennett, Korrawan Rattanathanthong, Wantana Siritaratiwat Source Type: research
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in hospitalized infants
Hospitalized infants requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) represent a high-risk group. Recent data on risk factors for mortality following CPR in this population are lacking. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - July 7, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Christoph P. Hornik, Eric M. Graham, Kevin Hill, Jennifer S. Li, George Ofori-Amanfo, Reese H. Clark, P. Brian Smith Source Type: research
