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Investigation on birth weight outcomes in schistosomiasis and praziquantel research: a correspondence
Infection with Schistosoma sp. during pregnancy can cause low birth weight of the newborn. To allow a better differentiation between newborns with...
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Circulating GDF15 concentrations in girls with low birth weight: effects of prolonged metformin treatment
BackgroundLow birth weight (LBW) followed by a rapid postnatal catch-up in weight predisposes individuals to a central distribution of body fat,...
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Prognosis and clinical issues of esophageal atresia in extremely low birth weight neonates: a case series
BackgroundEsophageal atresia (EA) in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonates is rare. This report aims to clarify EA’s clinical courses and...
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Impact of race on heart rate characteristics monitoring in very low birth weight infants
BackgroundA multicenter RCT showed that displaying a heart rate characteristics index (HRCi) predicting late-onset sepsis reduced mortality for VLBW...
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Pressure to provide milk among mothers of very low birth weight infants: an explorative study
BackgroundPump-dependent mothers of very low birth weight (VLBW, < 1500g) infants experience specific challenges achieving sufficient milk supply in...
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Postnatal growth and body composition in extremely low birth weight infants fed with individually adjusted fortified human milk: a cohort study
This cohort study aimed to evaluate the impact of an individualised nutritional care approach combining standardised fortification with adjustable...
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Effects of inter-pregnancy intervals on preterm birth, low birth weight and perinatal deaths in urban South Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundPreterm birth, low birth weight and perinatal deaths are common adverse perinatal outcomes that are linked with each other, and a public...
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Dilemmas in the delivery of intravenous lipid emulsions and approach to hypertriglyceridemia in very preterm and low birth weight infants
Intravenous lipid emulsions (ILEs) are an essential component of parenteral nutrition for very preterm and very low birth weight infants (VLBWs)....
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The associations of gestational weight gain and midpregnancy lipid levels with placental size and placental-to-birth weight ratio: findings from a chinese birth cohort study
BackgroundThe placenta serves as the sole maternal organ responsible for transmitting nutrients to the fetus, playing a crucial role in supporting...
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Synergistic associations of antenatal care visits and iron-folic acid supplementation with low birth weight: a pooled analysis of national surveys from six south Asian countries
BackgroundThe prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) has remained high (24.9%) in the South Asian region with a significant impact on newborn survival....
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Phototherapy: a new risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis in very low birth weight preterm infants? a retrospective case–control study
ObjectiveTo investigate the association between phototherapy (PT) and the development of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in very low birth weight...
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Dietary protein intake during pregnancy and birth weight among Chinese pregnant women with low intake of protein
BackgroundPrevious studies have yielded inconsistent results on the association between maternal dietary protein intake and birth weight. Moreover,...
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Time to full enteral feeding and its predictors among very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in comprehensive specialized hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia
BackgroundTime to full enteral feeding is the time when neonates start to receive all of their prescribed nutrition as milk feeds. Delayed to achieve...
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Association of birth and childhood weight with risk of chronic diseases and multimorbidity in adulthood
BackgroundLittle is known about the relationship between early life body size and occurrence of life-course multiple chronic diseases...
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Regional with urban–rural variation in low birth weight and its determinants of Indian children: findings from National Family Health Survey 5 data
BackgroundLow birth weight is a key indicator for child health, especially a concern in low-middle-income countries. However, health and...
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Low Molecular Weight Heparin-Aspirin-Prednisolone Combination Does Not Increase the Live Birth Rate in Recurrent Implantation Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study
This study investigates the triple combination of adjuvants (low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)-aspirin-prednisolone) whether it improves the live...
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Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infants From Southern India at Corrected Age of One Year
ObjectiveTo assess the growth and neurodevelopmental outcome of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants at corrected age of one year.
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Neonatal blood pressure by birth weight, gestational age, and postnatal age: a systematic review
BackgroundBlood pressure is a vital hemodynamic marker during the neonatal period. However, normative values are often derived from small...
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Association between frequency of breakfast intake before and during pregnancy and infant birth weight: the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project Birth and Three-Generation Cohort Study
BackgroundLow birth weight is associated with an increased risk of develo** chronic diseases in adulthood, with a particularly high incidence in...
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microRNAs in newborns with low birth weight: relation to birth size and body composition
BackgroundChildren with low birth weight (LBW) have a higher risk of develo** endocrine-metabolic disorders later in life. Deregulation of specific...
