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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"preterm neonates"”.
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Development of a non-invasive transdermal continuous glucose monitor for preterm neonates
… Unit (NICU)by sampling blood of extreme and very preterm neonates only every few hours because of the unavailability of accurate non-invasive and continuous monitoring technology dedicated to these very sensitive patients. Yet, there is an essential and unmet need for such a technology at the NICU …
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The Association of Kangaroo Mother Care, Energy Conservation, and Bonding in Preterm Neonates
… (allantoin), a measure of oxidative stress in preterm infants 24-36 weeks gestation. A secondary objective was to compare specific physiological parameters using bedside monitoring and perfusion and oxygenation of the gut using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during 1 hour of KMC compared to …
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Correlation between transcutaneous bilirubin and total serum bilirubin levels among preterm neonates at Groote Schuur Hospital
Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.
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Investigating the Impact of Sleep on Early Dynamic Functional Connectivity: A High-Density Diffuse Optical Tomography Study in Term and Preterm Neonates
… neuronal maturation is especially critical for preterm neonates who experience environmental sleep disruptions early in development. Preterm birth has been associated with cognitive, social, and sleep difficulties later in life, outcomes that may be exacerbated by affected sleep (Gao et al., …
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Diagnostic utility of lung ultrasound in preterm neonates with respiratory distress at a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit in the Western Cape
… the need for surfactant administration in preterm babies, but there are no published data from South Africa. Objectives: The objectives were to describe LUS diagnoses and outcomes in preterm babies receiving non-invasive respiratory support in a South African neonatal unit, and to compare …
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Anaesthetic method and short-term outcomes of preterm infants delivered by caesarean section in a tertiary hospital in South Africa
… during caesarean section (CS), on outcomes of preterm neonates. Objectives. To describe indications and type of anaesthesia in preterm neonates and to describe short-term outcomes, comparing spinal anaesthesia (SA) to general anaesthesia (GA). Methods. Data were collected retrospectively on …
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An Investigation into the Use of Dried Blood Spot Analysis in Pharmacokinetic Studies
… pharmacokinetic studies in children, infants and neonates. Dried blood spot analysis, based on the collection of a micro blood sample has potential to overcome these difficulties. There are at present a limited number of reports on the utility of dried blood spot analysis in clinical …
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Cognitive, Emotional and Environmental Mediators of Early Parenting in High Risk Families
… been created to support the development of the preterm newborn and minimise the complications of prematurity. Many of the interventions developed have been predominantly tactile and have almost exclusively focused upon their effect upon the baby and not, for example considered the effect that …
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Identification, mechanisms and treatment of perinatal brain injury
… explores potential mechanisms of brain injury in preterm and term fetuses. I first demonstrated that prolonged umbilical cord occlusion (UCO) in un-anaesthetised near-term fetal sheep was associated with moderate to severe sub-cortical neuronal injury but with relative sparing of the cortex. …
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In-hospital neonatal mortality in a level-two hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
… to prematurity. Advances in respiratory care for preterm neonates may have contributed to decreased mortality due to immaturity. Upstream obstetric interventions will be required to address hypoxia-related causes of neonatal mortality.
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Multimodal Non-Contact Sensing of Neonatal Vital Signs Using Radar and Video
Preterm neonates represent a vulnerable population which traditional contact-based monitoring devices are not optimized for their small size and complicated physiology. Adhesive sensors and wires can cause infections, discomfort, and impair the delivery of clinical care. Therefore, these most …
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Development of thin film oral drug delivery devices for use in paediatric and palliative care patient populations
… exposure was conducted in a sample of neonates at the PrincessRoyal Maternity, Glasgow.Oral thin films (OTFs), composed principally of water soluble polymers,dissolve quickly in saliva without the need to chew or drink water. They areideally suited to patients who struggle to swallow …
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The importance of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids for fetal immune system maturation and function
… of regulators of inflammatory processes. Preterm neonates and uninfected neonates born to HIV-infected women (DNI) are susceptible to immune complications. These babies may have deficiencies in LCPUFAs, but the impact of this loss on maturation of the immune system is unknown. Cord blood …
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Modification and Evaluation of the Late-preterm Screening and Multidisciplinary Risk Assessment and Parent Activation Scale
… activation has not been explored in mothers of preterm neonates. This study was a sub-study of a large, longitudinal development and validation design led by a PhD researcher. The focus of this particular study was to perform a comprehensive literature review on the topic, assist in the scale …
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Direct Effect of Glucocorticoids on the Developing Cardiovascular System: Studies in the Chicken Embryo
Glucocorticoid therapy for threatened with preterm labour and in preterm neonates has become common practice in the last 40 years. This treatment is based on the pioneering work of Liggins who discovered that development of fetal tissues was dependent upon the pre-partum surge in fetal cortisol and …
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Neonatal Toxic Stress and Long-Term Neurodevelopment in Premature Infants
… the age of viability threshold allows extremely preterm infants to benefit from lifesaving therapies; however, they are frequently exposed to significant stressors that increase their risk for adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study is to …
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Closing Research Gaps for Cerebral Palsy Prevention and Magnesium Sulphate Neuroprotection
… Magnesium sulphate for women at risk of very preterm birth for fetal neuroprotection reduced CP risk (high-quality evidence). CP risk was probably increased (moderate-quality evidence, 2 reviews), probably not changed (moderate-quality evidence, 1 review), or unclear (low- to very low-quality …
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Reducing the Risk of Hypothermia in Neonatal Infants
… the first 24 hours of life of the high risk preterm and very low birth weight (VLBW) infant population in the NICU, thereby reducing rates of morbidity and mortality due to complications influenced by infant hypothermia. <strong>Project Aim</strong>: To reduce the rate of hypothermia at one …