Neonatal Medicine
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Maternal COVID-19 May Not Harm Baby’s Neural Development
The lack of an association between exposure to SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy and abnormal neurodevelopment remained unchanged even when factors such...
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Live Rotavirus Vaccine Safe for Newborns of Biologic-Treated Moms With IBD
The study found normal extended immune function testing in infants despite third-trimester maternal biologic therapy and regardless of circulating...
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ART Linked With Congenital Heart Defects in Newborns
“In absolute numbers, all maternal and fetal or neonatal risks are significantly increased in twins and higher-order multiples, compared with the...
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Biomarkers in Cord Blood May Predict AD Onset in Newborns, Study Suggests
In the study, infants with signs of AD had significantly higher TEWL levels at the anterior cubital fossa at 1, 6, and 12 months than those...
From the Journals
Metabolism Biomarkers on Newborn Screen May Help Predict SIDS
Modeling study suggests it may be possible to identify infants at high risk soon after birth with readily available information.
From the Journals
New Biological Pathway May Explain BPA Exposure, Autism Link
Silencing a key enzyme, aromatase, that controls neurohormones and is especially important in fetal male brain development, may be associated with...
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Turning Late-Night Advice into Big Business: Two Nurses’ Story
While talking to panicked parents at 2 a.m., these pediatric nurses discovered an underserved customer base — and a huge startup opportunity. Here...
Letters from Maine
The Mysterious Latch
Even under optimal conditions, not every woman and/or child can successfully breastfeed.
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Maternal Obesity Linked to Sudden Infant Death
Not high maternal BMI but rather the metabolic concerns related to obesity such as inflammation, insulin resistance, and abnormal lipid metabolism...
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Consider Risks, Toxicity of Some Topical Ingredients in Infants, Young Children
The "four Ps" of poisoning -- the physician, pharmacy, parents, and pharmaceutical manufacturing -- all have some responsibility for errors that...
Letters from Maine
Is Parenthood Losing Its Appeal?