AIMS To identify perinatal risk factors for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and define the risk for each factor. METHODS In this case control study, using logistic regression analysis, all ...

Persistent patency of the ductus arteriosus in the preterm infant is associated with numerous morbidities, including higher rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and increased mortality. These strong ...

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2 Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT, UK Objective: To investigate the association of breast feeding with ...

1 Imperial College, Department of Paediatrics, Hammersmith Hospital, London W12 0NN, UK 2 Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, Hammersmith Campus, Hammersmith Hospital, London W12 0NN, UK ...

AIM To develop and evaluate a score which quantifies mortality risk in very low birthweight (VLBW) infants (birthweight below 1500 g) at admission to the neonatal intensive care unit. METHODS Five ...

a Department of Neonatology Chaim Sheba Medical Center Tel Hashomer and Sackler School of Medicine Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, b Department of Paediatrics Chaim Sheba Medical Center Dr Nehama Linder ...

AIMS To design and evaluate dosing guidelines for vancomycin based on data collected during routine use of the drug. METHODS Following the observation that 66% of neonatal vancomycin trough ...

1 International Perinatal Care Unit, Centre for International Child Health, Institute of Child Health, University College London, London WC1N 1EH, UK Neonatal infections currently cause about 1.6 ...

Dr Hayakawa, Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Neonatology, Ogaki Municipal Hospital 4-86, Minaminokawamachi, Ogaki, Gifu-Pref, 503-8502, Japanmasahaya{at}med.nagoya-u.ac.jp AIMS To clarify the ...