Timing of RBC transfusions linked to necrotizing enterocolitis risk in premature infants, reveals JAMA study Medha Baranwal18 May 2024 8:30 AM ISTUSA: Premature infants face a myriad of health challenges, among which necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) stands out as a particularly concerning...
Necrotizing enterocolitis common in third week after birth among very preterm, low birthweight infants Aditi11 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTNecrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common gastrointestinal medical/surgical emergency occurring in neonates. Focal intestinal perforation...
Three hourly feeds decrease hypoglycemia risk and feed intolerance in very low birthweight neonates Dr. Nandita Mohan28 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that three hourly feeding does not increase the risk of hypoglycemia, necrotizing enterocolitis or...
Deworming during pregnancy reduces neonatal mortality and low birthweight: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan7 May 2021 6:30 PM ISTAccording to recent research published in the PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases Journal, it has been observed that mothers receiving deworming...
Very Low Birth Weight in infants linked to Birthplace Difference, Study finds Dr. Nandita Mohan16 March 2021 7:48 AM ISTAccording to recent research, it has been found out that low rates of severe IVH and mortality for infants with VLBW born in Japan was not seen in...
Higher red cell transfusion threshold doesn't improve survival in preterm infants:NEJM Hina Zahid31 Dec 2020 8:21 AM ISTVery low birthweight infants often need blood transfusions to survive.Limited data suggest that higher hemoglobin thresholds for red-cell transfusions...
