The physiologic anaemia experienced by preterm babies is exacerbated by common care practices such as early clamping of the umbilical cord at birth and gradual exsanguination by phlebotomy for…
Background: 600,000 deaths world-wide are estimated to be directly or indirectly attributable to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Objectives: To determine: 1) the mortality rate; 2) risk…
Summary. Despite the fact that infants spend more time asleep than awake, an understanding of the importance and effects of sleep on the pathophysiology of illness in infancy is a relatively…
The risk of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) following vaccination with a group B meningococcal vaccine was assessed through active hospital safety monitoring. There was no increase in the relative…
Background: Premature infants are vulnerable to complications related to oxidative stress. Exposure to light increases oxidation products in solutions of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) such as…
Diarrheal Disease:
As predicted, my colleagues and I have noticed a significant increase in number of kids being brought for treatment of diarrheal diseases in the past few weeks. While the majority…
Background: Psychological stress of parents of preterm infants is aggravated by prolonged hospitalization. Early discharge programmes (EDP) have been implemented to alleviate this situation.
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