Journal of neonatal biology最新文献

{"title":"Editorial note for the Special Issue “Neonatal Management during the Coronavirus Disease”","authors":"Naoko Horii","doi":"10.35248/2167-0897.20.9.E279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35248/2167-0897.20.9.E279","url":null,"abstract":"A rapidly developing area of science and technology involves research about the interactions over newborn. Over the past half century, Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn. It is a hospital-based specialty, and is usually practised in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The principal patients of neonatologists are newborn infants who are ill or require special medical care due to prematurity, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, congenital malformations (birth defects), sepsis, pulmonary hypoplasia or birth asphyxia.","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":"9 1","pages":"1-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69992665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial Note for Journal of Neonatal Biology","authors":"Sowmya Sakinala","doi":"10.35248/2167-0897.20.9.E001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35248/2167-0897.20.9.E001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":"459 1","pages":"0-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69992615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Short Term and Long term Outcome of Single-Stage Trans-anal Pull Through for Hirschsprung's Disease in Neonates and Infants","authors":"S. Wani, G. Mufti, K. Rashid, N. Bhat, A. Baba","doi":"10.35248/2167-0897.20.9.277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35248/2167-0897.20.9.277","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Hirschsprungs disease is common cause of intestinal obstruction in neonate and trans-anal pull through has drastically changed the treatment of Hirschsprungs disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short and long-term outcome of single-stage trans-anal pull through in neonates and infants. Material and methods: It was a prospective study of new-born’s and young infants with features of Hirschsprungs disease. Patients with weight more than 3 kg, transition zone at recto sigmoid and distal sigmoid region were included in the study. Patients with more dilated proximal colon, bowel obstruction not responding to washes and long segment Hirschsprungs disease were excluded from the study. Single-stage trans-anal pull through was done in all cases and short term variables include wound infection, leak, peri-anal excoriation and long term outcome variables included continence, constipation, stricture, enterocolitis and need of redo pull-through procedure were evaluated. Results: 24 patients were included in the study. There were 15 males and 9 females. Age of the patients ranged from 26 days to 4.5 months with mean age of 1.3 months. Weight of the patients ranged from 3 kg to 5.3 kg with mean weight of 4.8 kg. Wound infection and perianal excoriation was seen in 8.3% and 45.8% respectively. Enterocolitis, stricture, constipation and minor soiling were seen in 12.5%, 4.2%, 8.3% and 12.5% respectively. Follow-up period ranged from 10 to 120 months. Conclusion: Trans-anal pull through is feasible and safe option with excellent results in neonates and infants with short segment Hirschsprungs disease.","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":"9 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69992563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predictors of neurodevelopmental outcome in newborn treated with hypothermia therapy","authors":"pMinkyo Chunp","doi":"10.4172/2167-0897-C3-015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0897-C3-015","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":"07 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42943100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving the outcomes of preterm infants-introducing the preterm pig as a translational model for improving NICU protocols and practices","authors":"al K Buddingtonp","doi":"10.4172/2167-0897-c3-013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0897-c3-013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48543039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-term Follow Up of Patients Treated with D-Penicillamine in the Neonatal Period","authors":"I. Pataki, G. Balla, A. Nagy, A. Berkes, Anna Szolos, B. Bíró, G. Veres, L. Lakatos","doi":"10.4172/2167-0897.1000270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0897.1000270","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In neonatal therapy D-penicillamine (D-PA) was first recognized to have a potential benefit for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in the early 1970s. Controlled, randomized clinical trials confirmed the effectiveness of D-PA in the treatment of haemolytic disease of the newborn and retinopathy of prematurity. The aim of this study was to explore potential long-term effects of D-PA by measuring health state of adults treated with this drug in the newborn period. Methods: The self-perceived health and health related quality of life (HRQoL) have been investigated in a cohort of 23-36 years old patients using the EuroQol5D instrument. Self-administered questionnaires were mailed comprising EQ-5D instrument and questions on academic achievements, and presence of neurosensory impairments. The original cohort consisted of 1492 subjects. 518 participants returned the questionnaires, of which 32 had to be excluded due to incomplete responses. As reference, the data of the quality of life survey was used; this study was conducted in the early years of 2000, on a representative sample of 5503 members of a Hungarian population with average achievement [22]. Results: The occurrence of neurosensory disabilities and educational levels on HRQoL were also evaluated. The authors have examined the bias between those who returned complete questionnaires and those who returned incomplete questionnaires. In all age groups of the cohort the mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score was remarkable higher, whereas the mean EQ-5D index was lower than the Hungarian age specific value, which discordance can be explained by the \"disability paradox\". Significantly more respondents with VLBW compared to their term peers reported to have neurosensory impairment and lower educational level. Conclusions: The different characteristics of incomplete respondents can lead to large biases and through that way have great influence on HRQoL estimates. Focusing on the potential effects of D-PA, the following facts are verifiable: (i) adults survivors of prematurity can suffer from numerous pathological conditions. Consequently, their health/behaviors were significantly weaker (as it was expected) in comparison with the average population's examined [22] (ii) on the other hand, those adults who were born at term, their health/behaviors were better. This was, however, statistically not significant.","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":"2018 1","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48576139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of Intensive Phototherapy in Management of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in Neonatal Unit of Assiut University Children Hospital","authors":"Abdel-Halim Ks, Soliman Aa, Askar Eaa","doi":"10.4172/2167-0897.1000266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0897.1000266","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To assess the effectiveness of intensive phototherapy in comparison with conventional phototherapy in reducing the need for exchange transfusion and the duration of phototherapy for management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in Neonatal Unit of Assiut University Children Hospital. Methods: The prospective study was conducted from March 2016 to February 2017 and comprised neonates with indirect hyperbilirubinaemia near the level of ECT who were admitted to the Neonatal Unit of Assiut University Children Hospital and treated with intensive phototherapy (group 1). These neonates were compared with a historical retrospective group who had been treated with conventional therapy from March 2012 to February 2013 (group 2). Both groups were subjected to complete clinical evaluation and laboratory investigations. Results: The use of intensive phototherapy in the treatment of indirect pathological hyperbilirubinaemia is very effective in lowering total serum Bilirubin when its level is within 2-3 mg/dl (34-50 umol/l) of the exchange transfusion level and it has succeeded in reducing the frequency of exchange transfusion with its hazards and serious complications. It has also succeeded in reducing the duration of phototherapy and subsequently the duration of hospital stay and economic burden. Conclusion: The use of intensive phototherapy in the treatment of indirect pathological hyperbilirubinaemia is as effective as exchange transfusion in lowering Total Serum Bilirubin when its level is within 2-3 mg/dl (34-51 μmol/l) of the exchange level and it is effective in reducing needs for exchange transfusion and duration of phototherapy.","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2167-0897.1000266","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45757488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Kangaroo Mother Care by Postnatal Mothers who Gave Birth to Preterm and Low Birth Weight Babies in Public Hospitals, Eastern Ethiopia","authors":"Aklilu Abrham Roba, S. Binoy, M. A. Naganuri","doi":"10.4172/2167-0897.1000264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0897.1000264","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Globally, babies born with low birth weight and preterm accounts for 25 million and 15 million respectively. The magnitude of preterm and low birth weight was 29.1% in Ethiopia by 2011. Around 70% neonatal deaths occur in low birth weight and preterm babies. Most studies demonstrated kangaroo mother care to be more effective than incubator care for these neonates but there are limited studies in Ethiopia. Therefore, the main aim of the study was to assess the acceptability, knowledge, attitude and practice of kangaroo mother care in public hospitals. \u0000Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among postnatal mothers of preterm and low birth weight babies in Dilchora and Hiwot Fana Specialized hospital from October 1, 2015 to June 25, 2016. Data were collected by interviewing 349 mothers by a pretested questionnaire. It was entered in to Epi Data software version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. \u0000Results: 69.91% of mothers mentioned the benefits of kangaroo mother care correctly. The majority of mothers 221 (63.33%) felt positive regarding implementation of Kangaroo Mother Care for it corrects the temperature, increase attachment and improve the growth of their small babies. On the other hand, 195 (55.87%) believed that Kangaroo Mother Care has positive effect on breast feeding. During the study period, 189 (54.15%) mothers practiced Kangaroo Mother Care in hospitals and also willing to continue at home. The mean duration of Kangaroo Mother Care was 2 h/day. \u0000Conclusion: The majority of mothers felt positive regarding implementation of Kangaroo Mother Care. The study also revealed that more than half of the study participants practiced Kangaroo Mother Care in hospitals and also willing to continue at home. Therefore, it will be crucial if there are health education sessions during antenatal care follow-up for complete acceptance of Kangaroo Mother Care after delivery.","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2167-0897.1000264","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45785410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Frequency and Timing of Antenatal Care Visits and Its Impact on Neonatal Mortality in EAG States of India","authors":"Rishabh Gupta, Bedanga Talukdar","doi":"10.4172/2167-0897.1000263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0897.1000263","url":null,"abstract":"The study aims to examine the association between frequency of antenatal care visits and neonatal mortality in EAG states and to explore the relationship between the timing of first antenatal care visit in the trimester and neonatal mortality in EAG states of India. The study uses data from the third round of National Family Health Survey NFHS-3. The timing of the first antenatal visit and the relative number of ANC visits received by the women is studied separately. Logistic regression is applied to find an association between continuity, the timing of ANC received and neonatal birth outcome. Results explain significant association between mothers receiving ANC 4-9 visits had experienced a lower risk of neonatal mortality. Mothers who received antenatal care visit from the first trimester experienced lest pregnancy outcomes and neonatal deaths.","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":"6 1","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2167-0897.1000263","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41838716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Time of Birth and Seasonal Variations Influence on Weight Loss in Breastfeeding Neonates [Retracted ]","authors":"M. Zia, L. Lemon, Jessica L. Kinney, Sabrina Nitkowski-Keever, U. Paudel","doi":"10.4172/2167-0897.1000262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0897.1000262","url":null,"abstract":"Breastfeeding (BF) neonates generally lose weight after birth. Diurnal and nocturnal factors as well as season may affect BF. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of birth time and seasonal variations on weight loss in BF new-borns. In this retrospective study, two sets of groups were evaluated. Birth time groups (night time: 7 pm-7 am and day time: 7 am-7 pm) and seasonal variations groups (summer, autumn, winter and spring). Weight loss of more than 5%, 7%, 10% at 5% of birth weight at 7% weight at 10% at 12 h were significant contributing factors. Seasonal variations were not associated with weight loss in new-borns. Conclusion: BF babies born at night time lose significant weight during the first two days of life. Seasonal variations did not affect weight loss.","PeriodicalId":73850,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neonatal biology","volume":"2017 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41454116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}