Tag: Premature Birth
Risk of Prematurity, SGA Up for Women on Antiepileptic Drugs
Increased risk for women on AEDs for epilepsy or other indications; risk varies with drug used
Genetic Variants Tied to Preterm Birth, Gestational Length
Four loci found to be significantly associated with gestational duration, three with preterm birth
Increase in Survival Without Severe Disability for Preemies
However, children born preterm still have high risk for developmental delay
Maternal Sleep Disorders Increase Risk of Preterm Birth
Odds of preterm birth higher among women with insomnia or sleep apnea during pregnancy
QOL Not Impaired for Parents of Now-Adults Born Very Preterm
Childhood mental health, peer relationships predict parental QOL for children born VP, VLBW
Benefit of Newer NICU Ventilation Strategies Questioned
No significant decline seen in oxygen dependence at 36 weeks or improvement in lung function at age 8
Rod, Cone Function Down for Children Born Extremely Preterm
Preterm group had significantly lower amplitudes of combined rod and cone, isolated cone responses
Iodide Supplementation No Benefit for Preemies
No significant difference in neurodevelopmental status at 2 years for infants with iodide vs. placebo
Hydrocortisone Tx Doesn’t Impair Neurodevelopment in Preemies
No statistically significant difference in neurodevelopment at 2 with hydrocortisone, placebo
Maternal Obesity Without Chronic Illness Ups Preterm Delivery Risk
Risk of extremely preterm delivery varies by parity
