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Caffeine is routinely used for the prophylaxis of prematurity-related apnoeas. We aimed to evaluate the effect of caffeine maintenance on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular haemodynamics using a non-invasive m...
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Clinical determinants of cerebrovascular reactivity in very preterm infants during the transitional period
Preterm infants are at enhanced risk of brain injury due to altered cerebral haemodynamics during postnatal transition. This observational study aimed to assess the clinical determinants of transitional cerebr...
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Open AccessDiagnostic challenges of an incidental finding: case report of definitely-congenital glioblastoma multiforme in a very preterm infant
Congenital brain tumors are extremely rare in the neonatal population, and often associated with a poor prognosis. The diagnostic suspicion is often aroused at antenatal scans or postnatally, if clinical signs...
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Open AccessNeuroprem: the Neuro-developmental outcome of very low birth weight infants in an Italian region
The survival of preterm babies has increased worldwide, but the risk of neuro-developmental disabilities remains high, which is of concern to both the public and professionals. The early identification of chil...
