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Preterm Birth and Other Measures of Infant Biological Vulnerability: Associations with Maternal Sensitivity and Infant Cognitive Development
IntroductionLow birth weight (LBW), biological vulnerability that includes preterm birth (PTB) and small for gestational age (SGA), is associated...
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Late preterm antenatal steroid use and infant outcomes in a single center
ObjectiveTo characterize late preterm antenatal steroids (AS) use and associated neonatal outcomes in a single academic center.
Study design ...
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Maternal wellbeing of Malaysian mothers after the birth of a preterm infant
BackgroundIn Malaysia approximately 7% of births result in a preterm birth (< 37 weeks). Research in many other countries has found that mothers of...
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Machine learning risk stratification for high-risk infant follow-up of term and late preterm infants
BackgroundTerm and late preterm infants are not routinely referred to high-risk infant follow-up programs at neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)...
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Variable preterm oral microbiome stabilizes and reflects a full-term infant profile within three months
BackgroundPreterm infants suffer higher morbidity and mortality rates compared to full-term infants, but little is known about how changes to oral...
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The association of maternal country/region of origin and nativity with infant mortality rate among Hispanic preterm infants
ObjectivesAmong US-born preterm infants of Hispanic mothers, we analyzed the unadjusted and adjusted infant mortality rate (IMR) by country/region of...
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Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 delta-variant in a preterm infant
BackgroundAs SARS-CoV-2 continues to be relevant and cause illnesses, the effect of emerging virus variants on perinatal health remains to be...
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Assessment trial of the effect of enteral insulin on the preterm infant intestinal microbiota
BackgroundInsulin might be associated with changes in infant gastrointestinal microbiota. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to...
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Benefits of maternally-administered infant massage for mothers of hospitalized preterm infants: a sco** review
ObjectivesInfant massage (IM) is a well-studied, safe intervention known to benefit infants born preterm. Less is known about the benefits of...
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Determinants of infant behavior and growth in breastfed late preterm and early term infants: a secondary data analysis
BackgroundLate preterm and early term infants are at increased risk of poor growth, behavioral problems, and developmental delays. This study aimed...
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The H-HOPE behavioral intervention plus Kangaroo Mother Care increases mother-preterm infant responsivity in Malawi: a prospective cohort comparison
BackgroundEarly behavioral intervention to promote development is recommended as the standard of care for preterm infants, yet is not provided in...
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Dilemmas in initiation of very preterm infant enteral feeds—when, what, how?
With limited clinical evidence available to guide common nutritional decisions, significant variation exists in approaches to enteral feeding for...
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Association between maternal hypertension and infant neurodevelopment in extremely preterm infants
ObjectiveTo examine the association between maternal hypertension during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) at 24 months...
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Surgical removal of a peripheral venous catheter fragment in the heart in a preterm infant
Peripheral venous catheter fracture with cardiovascular embolization is a rare but potentially serious complication. Herein, we report a case of...
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Development and psychometric evaluation of "Caring Ability of Mother with Preterm Infant Scale" (CAMPIS): a sequential exploratory mixed-method study
BackgroundCaring ability is one of the most important indicators regarding care outcomes. A valid and reliable scale for the evaluation of caring...
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The effect of Pimpinella Anisum herbal tea on human milk volume and weight gain in the preterm infant: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Background and aimsHuman milk supports pre-term infants to thrive. Yet human milk production can be inhibited when infants are born prematurely....
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Effect of premature infant oral motor intervention [PIOMI] combined with music therapy on feeding progression of preterm infants: a randomized control trial
Prematurity may produce long-term complications in the physical and cognitive development of infants. There is a need for interventions that can...
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Warning Signs on Short Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination and Correlation With Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination Global Score in Preterm Infants: A Prospective Cohort Study
ObjectiveTo describe the findings of short Hammersmith Neonatal Neurologic examination (HNNE) in preterm small for gestational age (SGA) and...
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Exploring cultural determinants to be integrated into preterm infant care in the neonatal intensive care unit: an integrative literature review
BackgroundCultural practices are an integral part of childrearing and remain a significant aspect for healthcare professionals to ensure culturally...
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Preterm infant nutrition: considerations for infants at risk of refeeding syndrome
Refeeding syndrome (RS) in preterm infants is a scenario of fetal malnutrition, primarily resulting from placental insufficiency, followed by a...