Umbilical cord milking safer than delayed cord clamping for preterm infants born after 28 weeks Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Nov 2023 8:30 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics has suggested that umbilical cord milking (UCM) may be a safe alternative to delayed cord...
Maternal Mortality Rate significantly reduced in Meghalaya, thanks to MOTHER Policy: Conrad Sangma Kajal Rajput8 Oct 2023 10:30 AM ISTMeghalaya has seen a significant reduction in its maternal mortality rate (MMR) over the past five years, attributed to the state government's...
Maternal Omega-3 Supplementation Reduces Food Allergy Risk in Infants Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Sept 2023 11:15 AM ISTMaternal supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, known for their health benefits, has shown promise in reducing the risk of food allergies in...
Breastfeeding tied to 33 per cent reduction in post-perinatal infant mortality Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Breastfeeding promotion and support may be a strategy to reduce infant mortality, researchers suggest in a new study published in the American...
Continuous Antibiotic Prophylaxis Beneficial in Preventing UTIs in Infants with vesicoureteral reflux Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Sept 2023 9:30 AM ISTUrinary tract infections (UTIs) can be a serious concern in infants, especially those with grade III, IV, or V vesicoureteral reflux. There has been...
Sex-selective surgeries on intersex infants: Delhi HC asks Govt to update status of draft policy Adity Saha14 Sept 2023 6:10 PM IST"Keeping in view the letter dated August 25, 2023, as of today, I am not inclined to issue contempt notice. Let the matter be listed after 8 weeks for...
COVID-19 infection increases risk of type 1 diabetes among young children with high genetic risk: JAMA Medha Baranwal11 Sept 2023 11:30 AM ISTGermany: A longitudinal cohort study of 885 infants with an increased genetic risk of type 1 diabetes revealed a temporal association between...
Apgar score alone may not predict long-term outcomes in extremely preterm born infants : JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali11 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTApgar score alone may not predict long-term outcomes in infants born extremely preterm suggests a new study published in the JAMAThe Apgar score is...
Low intake of fiber during pregnancy may affect child development: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Aug 2023 10:15 AM ISTJapan: Maternal dietary fiber deficiency during pregnancy might impact an increased risk of offspring's neurodevelopmental delay, a recent study...
UP: Kangaroo Mother Care bank set up at Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital Kajal Rajput30 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTKanpur: The Department of Pediatrics at Kanpur's Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital has set up a Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) where lactating mothers can donate...
First Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals to Prevent RSV in Infants approved by FDA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Aug 2023 12:00 PM ISTRespiratory Syncytial Virus is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory infections in individuals of all age groups. Furthermore it is the...
Antenatal steroids may increase risk of NICU admission, hypoglycaemia and reduced anthropometric measurements among newborns Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Aug 2023 8:00 AM ISTUSA:Results from two new studies highlight that early exposure to steroids was associated with increased risks of admission to neonatal intensive...
