Tag: Premature Birth
Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight Linked to Lower Incidence of Fracture
Very preterm newborns, those with low birth weight had lower incidence of fractures during mean follow-up of 10 years
Kangaroo Mother Care Shows Mortality Benefits for Preterm, Low-Weight Infants
Review shows kangaroo mother care should be initiated within 24 hours of birth and at least for eight hours daily
Bespoke, Code-Free AI Model Beneficial for Retinal Images
Bespoke and code-free deep learning models can discriminate healthy retinal images from ones with features of pre-plus or plus disease
Adoption of Probiotics in NICU for VLBW Neonates Has Limited Benefit
Small reduction seen in incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis, but no decrease in sepsis or death seen among very low birth weight neonates
Preterm Birth, Large for Gestational Age Increase A-Fib Risk Up to Middle Age
Small for gestational age only tied to higher risk during childhood
Cerebral Oximetry Monitoring Not Beneficial in Extreme Preemies
No reduction seen in incidence of death or severe brain injury by 36 weeks of postmenstrual age with treatment guided by cerebral oximetry monitoring
Preterm Birth Tied to Higher Risk for Obstructive Airway Disease in Adulthood
Higher risk extends to those born late preterm and early term, and infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
FDA Withdraws Approval of Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births
Agency has formally withdrawn the approval of Makena over a lack of effectiveness and serious side effects that include blood clots, depression
Preterm Birth Drug Pulled From Market Over Lack of Effectiveness
FDA has been proposing to remove Makena from the market since October 2020, a decision appealed by the drug maker
Preconception Diabetes, Prediabetes Increase Risk for Preterm Birth
Elevated preconception glucose levels highest among women with limited access to and use of health care
