Tag: Premature Birth
ASH: Iron Deficiency More Likely in Formula-Fed Preemies
More infants in formula-fed versus breastfed group developed iron deficiency, despite having higher mean total daily iron intake
Preterm Birth Rate Up in 2021 to 15-Year High
Rates increased for women of all races, earning nation D+ grade, according to the March of Dimes
Vaginal Progesterone Not Tied to Reduction in Recurrent Preterm Birth
Results do not appear to be influenced by adherence to vaginal progesterone
Extra Parenteral Amino Acids No Benefit for Extremely Preterm Infants
No improvement seen in survival free from neurodisability at two years for infants with birth weight <1,000 g
IQ Scores at Age 5 Years Higher When Preemies Receive DHA Supplement
Full-scale IQ scores at 5 years of age modestly higher among children born before 29 weeks of gestation who had received enteral emulsion with versus without DHA as neonates
Monofilament Suture Not Superior for Vaginal Cervical Cerclage
No significant difference seen in percentage of women with pregnancy loss for those receiving monofilament suture, braided suture
FDA Panel Votes for Removal of Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births
FDA, Company Square Off in Hearing Over Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births
FDA officials want to withdraw the drug because of a lack of evidence of its efficacy and because of side effects
Antenatal Steroids May Improve Outcomes in Extreme Preemies
Full course of antenatal steroids at GA 22 weeks or earlier tied to greater likelihood of survival to discharge, survival without major morbidity
Umbilical Cord Milking Does Not Reduce NICU Admission
But UCM safe, feasible and may offer some health benefits for nonvigorous infants at birth
