Articles related to "Neonatal"

Newborns are not only smaller than adults but different and need resuscitation for different reasons. A different approach to the resuscitation of babies is necessary.

A lack of medical infrastructure is the key problem, but nonindigenous doctors often fail to associate with the cultural symbols and worldviews of patients.

The assisted conception unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary in the UK is soon to be celebrating the 104th birth of an IVF baby in 2008.

Although the full potential for fetal harm is undefined for many medications, the Food and Drug Administration determines "best guess" safety profiles for most drugs.

Women with stillborn babies or whose babies die shortly after birth need extra help and support to go through the difficult time.

Your son (or daughter) may experience some discomfort when cutting teeth, but his/her teeth are a big deal.

The status of health care in Afghanistan has been decimated by decades of war. Disease epidemics are common, including outbreaks of polio. Infant mortality is also high.

Dr. Virginia Apgar (1909-1974) developed the now-routine Apgar Score in 1952. By rating five vital signs, the test allows a rapid, objective measure of neonatal health.

Light exposure around the clock disrupts circadian rhythm, affecting estrogen and melatonin levels. Child development and vision may also be influenced by light levels.

Most people have herpes viruses right now and don't know it.

All newborns who fail hearing tests in infant hearing screening may not have hearing loss.Learn the causes for failed hearing test results in newborn hearing screening

Jaundice is a common problem in newborns and can be easily fixed if treated right away. But untreated jaundice can lead to a dangerous disease called kernicterus.

Though rarely reported in the United States, tetanus kills up to one million people worldwide each year. Immunization and proper wound care are keys to prevention.

A new study shows that slightly higher (although normal) levels of TSH in pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, fetal, or neonatal death.

Newborn jaundice is a leading cause of readmission to the hospital in the first few days of life. Understanding this condition will help prevent unnecessary treatment.

Exposure to chickenpox during pregnancy can cause serious problems for infants of non-immune mothers. Serologic tests for immunity can allay many fears.

Glucose is a common fuel used by all of our cells. In newborn babies it is not uncommon for blood glucose levels to be low. Keeping it from going too low is critical.

Bacteria in the genus Streptococcus can be classified by species, hemolysis pattern and by their antigens, chemicals to which the human immune system reacts.

Infections in neonatal intensive care units prompt studies to determine the relationship between the length of fingernails and potential pathogens carried on them.

Acne variants are the rarer forms of pimples which present with atypical features as compared to the common acne vulgaris.

Being aware of various eye problems and blood disorders that occur in newborns is a step closer to seeking the medical advice at the right time.

Every parent dreams of having a healthy baby. Many premature births result in birth defects and later special needs in education.

Many public health departments promote newborn screening through a routine blood and hearing test performed at the hospital after birth to detect rare conditions.

E. coli is often associated with serious food poisoning and other conditions. What exactly can this bacteria do?

The January Manatee Survey counted record high numbers of this endangered marine mammal but those results are overshadowed by increased death rates in both 2008 and 2009.

Studies show that one factor that helps with VBAC success is to go into labor without being induced. A previous labor that ended at 8 cm or later also helps.

If you have been advised by your care provider to have an elective cesarean, here is what you need to know about the timing of your cesarean.

Epidural analgesia is standard pain management for 66% of mothers giving birth in U.S. hospitals. Women are often not told about all the side effects.

The majority of mothers believe that their baby can safely arrive as early as four weeks before their due date. Experts recommend revision of preterm birth definition.

The donation of human milk to milk banks in the UK by mothers who are breastfeeding can help protect the health of poorly babies and those born prematurely.

Expectant and new fathers often feel that they are left out when taking childbirth classes, being included in prenatal visits and learning to parent their new baby.

Folic acid has been shown to decrease a mother's chance of neural tube defects. New research also suggests that folic acid may reduce preterm birth.

Prepare yourself for a new experience in beauty. I , too, was apprehensive to listen to Betty-Ashton Andrews' new album, "Home," an all-harp recording. But not for long.

Many mothers afflicted with postpartum depression question whether they should continue breastfeeding will taking antidepressants.

The unexpected arrival of a new baby can be very scary. Learning how to care for your new baby properly can be challenging yet vastly rewarding.

Fetal Fibronectin is available to mothers starting at 24 weeks of pregnancy. It is a test recommended by the ACOG for women who have symptoms of preterm labor.

How you can donate your breast milk to help premature babies this Christmas.

Epidurals can provide relief during labor. The use of this technique can also have potentially serious side effects. Determine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

A Cochrane review sheds doubt on whether or not routine antibiotics given to laboring mothers who test positive for GBS will reduce the risk of infection.

The success rates for live births following IVF treatment are improving, according to new data.

Lupus erythematosus,is an autoimmune disease,in which the body wrongly sees its own organs as foreign and attacks them. Find out about diagnosis and treatment of lupus.

Babies cannot tell you if they are suffering from hearing loss. Fortunately, two simple and painless tests, the ABR and OAE, can help.

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical School completed a study that shows pre-eclempsia, a condition of hypertension in pregnancy, may be an autoimmune disease.

Listeria monocytogenes is widespread in the environment. It can be found in soil, dust, mud, vegetation, silage, sewage and most animals tested.

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) estimates between 1.5 and 2 million Americans have a form of Lupus, but the actual number may be higher.

Having a baby with a physical birth defect requires medical treatment and therapies. It also calls for parents to be advocates for their child to use his abilities.

A Hileah, Florida woman faces criminal charges after allegedly putting a live newborn in a biohazard bag containing bleach solution and throwing it in the trash.

Pediatrician Arizona Robbins appears to be on Grey's Anatomy to stay-at least for now. Who knows what further shakeups are headed for Seattle Grace with the merger?

The number of labor inductions are on the rise today despite increasing evidence that they increase the number of cesareans and complications for the baby.

Newborns respond to music and aural stimulation from the womb and through infant months of growing. See the benefits of musical selections for babies.