Maternal Colonization with Group B Streptococcus Is Associated with an Increased Rate of Infants Transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sustained lung inflation (SLI) applied at birth has been demonstrated to lead to clearance of lung fluid and achievement of a precocious functional residual capacity in animal studies. OBJECTIVES:To verify if the application of SLI in preterm infants at birth may reduce the need for mechanical ventilation a...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Lista G,Fontana P,Castoldi F,Cavigioli F,Dani C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical significance of early transient hypoglycemia (ETH), a frequent event in preterm newborns, is a highly controversial issue. In experimental models, hypoglycemia has been reported to cause oxidative stress. Among the reactive species, early generated peroxynitrite is responsible for protein nitrat...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Wayenberg JL,Cavedon C,Ghaddhab C,Lefèvre N,Bottari SP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the successful and safe use of levosimendan, a new calcium-sensitizing agent with positive inotropic and vasodilatory action, in 2 critically ill term newborns with acute heart failure and pulmonary hypertension in the absence of any underlying heart malformation and/or previous cardiosurgical procedures. Du...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： De Carolis MP,Piastra M,Bersani I,Pardeo M,Stival E,Tempera A,Romagnoli C,Conti G,De Rosa G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Characteristics of neonatal tracheal intubations (TI) may vary between the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and delivery room (DR). The impact of the setting on TI outcomes is not well characterized. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to define variation in neonatal TI practice between settings, and ide...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Herrick HM,Glass KM,Johnston LC,Singh N,Shults J,Ades A,Nadkarni V,Nishisaki A,Foglia EE,for the NEAR4NEOS Investigators.

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Premature birth and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) are risk factors for disturbed lung development and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). The molecular mechanisms related to prematurity and BPD remain largely unknown. Epithelial expression of the transcription factor GATA-6 has been implicated in normal ...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Vähätalo R,Asikainen TM,Karikoski R,Kinnula VL,White CW,Andersson S,Heikinheimo M,Myllärniemi M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extreme hyperbilirubinemia is treated with double volume exchange transfusion, which may take hours to commence. A neuroprotective agent that could be administered immediately might be clinically useful. Minocycline, an anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic semisynthetic tetracycline, prevents hyperbilirubine...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Geiger AS,Rice AC,Shapiro SM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of preterm newborn rabbits with synthetic surfactants containing simple phospholipid mixtures and peptides gives similar tidal volumes to treatment with poractant alfa (Curosurf®). The addition of both surfactant protein B and C analogs to the phospholipid mixture will stabilize the alveoli, measured as ...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Curstedt T,Calkovska A,Johansson J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For quick detection or exclusion of neonatal early-onset bacterial infection (EOBI) or late-onset bacterial infection (LOBI), interleukin (IL)-6 is used. Its clinical use is sometimes limited due to prolonged recall times. Therefore, an IL-6 bedside test was established. OBJECTIVE:To compare the diagnostic ...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Batfalsky A,Lohr A,Heussen N,Neunhoeffer F,Orlikowsky TW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm infants are at greater risk of developmental impairment and require close follow-up for early and optimal care. OBJECTIVES:The objective of the present study was to determine from which age the parental Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) allows detection of school difficulties in preterm children <...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Halbwachs M,Muller JB,Nguyen The Tich S,Gascoin G,Chauty-Frondas A,Branger B,Rouger V,Roze JC,Flamant C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various studies have shown an association between low birth weight and the prevalence of elevated blood pressure later in life. However, a relationship between birth weight and blood pressure in the neonatal period has not been investigated yet. OBJECTIVE:To study the relationship between birth weight and b...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Smal JC,Uiterwaal CS,Bruinse HW,Steendijk P,van Bel F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a neonate with type II Gaucher disease. The phenotype was unusually severe with congenital ichthyosis, hepatosplenomegaly, muscular hypotonia, myoclonus and respiratory failure. Electron microscopy of the skin revealed lamellar body contents in the stratum corneum interstices, appearances consider...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Haverkaemper S,Marquardt T,Hausser I,Timme K,Kuehn T,Hertzberg C,Rossi R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cerebellar injury is increasingly recognized as a relevant complication of premature birth. However, the prevalence of reduced cerebellar growth and its consequences for neurodevelopmental outcome in preterm infants without overt brain injury remain to be defined in detail. The aim of this study was to ass...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Hammerl M,Zagler M,Griesmaier E,Janjic T,Gizewski ER,Kiechl-Kohlendorfer U,Neubauer V

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schistocytes are circulating erythrocyte fragments. They can be identified microscopically from a blood smear; but automated systems evaluate more cells and avoid inconsistencies in microscopy. Studies using adult subjects indicate that automated quantification of schistocytes can be clinically useful. Howev...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Judkins AJ,MacQueen BC,Christensen RD,Henry E,Snow GL,Bennett ST

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac troponin T (cTnT) has been proposed as specific biochemical marker for myocardial infarction in adults. Cardiac function in neonates could be influenced by the severity of respiratory distress and its ventilatory management. OBJECTIVES:To establish a normal range of cTnT in healthy neonates, compare...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Awada H,Al-Tannir M,Ziade MF,Alameh J,El Rajab M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite recent advances in the perinatal management of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), controversies still exist. We report the updated recommendations of a European panel of expert neonatologists who had developed consensus guidelines after critical examination of the most up-to-date evidence in 2007. T...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Sweet DG,Carnielli V,Greisen G,Hallman M,Ozek E,Plavka R,Saugstad OD,Simeoni U,Speer CP,Halliday HL,European Association of Perinatal Medicine.

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rites of passage mark important changes during human life and, for the neonate, its transition from intrauterine life into society. Their original intent was to purify the body from blood and meconium. But the cleansing rites had a spiritual dimension from the very start. When the rites of Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Jewi...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Obladen M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lipid metabolism is vital to fetal development and cardiometabolic health and the final weeks of gestation are known to be a time of intense metabolic activity. New techniques such as lipidomics allow investigation of a complex lipidomic profile in infants. OBJECTIVES:This research aimed to (1) describe var...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： McCloskey K,De Livera AM,Collier F,Ponsonby AL,Carlin JB,Vuillermin P,Mellett NA,Jayawardana K,Weir JM,Blangero J,Curran JE,Burgner D,Meikle PJ,BIS investigator group.

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Around 10% of newborn infants require assistance during transition after birth. Heart rate (HR) is the most important clinical indicator to evaluate the clinical status of a newborn. AIM:Our study aimed to review all established and novel methods to detect HR in babies giving special consideration to non-in...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Anton O,Fernandez R,Rendon-Morales E,Aviles-Espinosa R,Jordan H,Rabe H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The causes of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are multifactorial. Overdistension of the lung (volutrauma) is considered an important contribution. As an alternative to traditional pressure-limited ventilation (PLV), modern neonatal ventilators offer modes which can target a set tidal volume. OBJECTIVES:To ...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Wheeler KI,Klingenberg C,Morley CJ,Davis PG

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is a well-studied treatment for respiratory problems in preterm infants. However, the best strategy for NCPAP weaning is unknown. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to compare the success of progressive pressure wean versus sudden wean for discontinuation of NCPAP in preter...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Lemieux-Bourque C,Piedboeuf B,Fontela PS,Bornais K,Beltempo M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early host-microbe interaction provides important maturational stimuli for the developing immune system. The role of prenatal microbial contact remains elusive. OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to investigate whether microbes in placenta or amniotic fluid affect fetal innate immune gene expression during late pregnan...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Rautava S,Collado MC,Salminen S,Isolauri E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Restrictive use of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in preterm infants reduces the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Our objective was to determine its effect on neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) at 24 months' corrected age (CA). METHODS:This retrospective single-center cohort s...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Vliegenthart RJS,Onland W,van Wassenaer-Leemhuis AG,De Jaegere APM,Aarnoudse-Moens CSH,van Kaam AH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Newborns are prone to infections, which are independent predictors of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are structures composed of chromatin and antimicrobial molecules that capture and kill pathogens. NETs may play an important role in the innate immune system and, thus...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Lipp P,Ruhnau J,Lange A,Vogelgesang A,Dressel A,Heckmann M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periventricular white matter (PWM) is particularly vulnerable in very preterm infants. Non-cystic white matter injury, known as non-cystic periventricular leukomalacia (ncPVL), is the commonest 'lesion' affecting the preterm brain. There is no consensus about whether ncPVL can be reliably identified from cer...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Graça AM,Cardoso K,Costa J,Cowan F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Therapeutic hypothermia (HT) is the standard treatment for newborns after perinatal asphyxia. Preclinical studies report that HT is more effective when started early. METHODS:Eighty cooled newborns were analyzed and grouped according to when cooling was started after birth: early (≤180 min) or late (>181 min...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Thoresen M,Tooley J,Liu X,Jary S,Fleming P,Luyt K,Jain A,Cairns P,Harding D,Sabir H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is currently evolving. Novel therapeutic options are emerging that have the potential to complement existing therapies and improve treatment outcomes. However, any new therapeutic option must be thoroughly evaluated before existing (and successful) treatment paradigms can ...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Stahl A,Hellstrom A,Smith LE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case highlighting several controversial and important topics regarding neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Current neonatal guidelines recommend a 3:1 compression:ventilation ratio; however, the most effective ratio of delivering chest compressions (CC) remains controversial. We report a case o...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Li ES,Cheung PY,Pichler G,Aziz K,Schmölzer GM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although liver can be injured under the hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) condition, there is currently no histopathological evidence. Therapeutic hypothermia is used to protect the brain; however, the therapeutic potential for concomitant liver injury is unknown. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to histopat...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Kubo H,Shimono R,Nakamura S,Koyano K,Jinnai W,Yamato S,Yasuda S,Nakamura M,Tanaka A,Fujii T,Kanenishi K,Chiba Y,Miki T,Kusaka T,Ueno M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of adverse tracheal intubation-associated events (TIAEs) and associated patient, practice, and intubator characteristics in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting are unknown. OBJECTIVES:To determine the incidence of adverse TIAEs and to identify factors associated with TIAEs in the N...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Foglia EE,Ades A,Napolitano N,Leffelman J,Nadkarni V,Nishisaki A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe three positive influenza AH1N1 cases in a neonatal unit during the influenza pandemic in Spain. One term baby presented with an upper respiratory tract infection, another preterm infant with an apnea episode following nosocomial infection, and thirdly, a term infant of a mother with influenza AH1N1 had sev...

journal_title：Neonatology

authors： Calvo C,Gonzalez-Carrasco E,Quevedo S,García-García ML,Rando A,Ledesma J,Calderon A,Pozo F,Pérez-Breña P,Casas I

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00