Author's response to reviews Title:Effects of low-flow sevoflurane anesthesia on renal function in low birth weight infants Authors:

Effects of low-flow sevoflurane anesthesia on renal function in low birth weight infants

BACKGROUND Low-flow sevoflurane anesthesia has been shown to influence renal function in rats, but not in adult humans. Presently, no study has assessed the effects of sevoflurane on renal function in low birth weight infants. Our aim was to study the renal function in low birth weight infants undergoing surgery with low-flow sevoflurane anesthesia. METHODS Forty infants graded as American So...

Author's response to reviews Title:Early BCG vaccine to low-birth-weight infants and the effects on growth in the first year of life: A randomised controlled trial Authors:

Frequency of Thyroid Function Disorders among a Population of Very-Low-Birth-Weight Premature Infants

Background: Thyroid function disorders, particularly congenital hypothyroidism (CHT), are important endocrine dysfunctions associated with permanent morbidities. CHT is more prevalent among preterm low-birth-weight neonates compared to term infants with normal weight. Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted on 126 very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates referred to the neonatal inten...

Author's response to reviews Title:Neurodevelopmental outcome of extremely low birth weight infants at 24 months corrected age: a comparison between Griffiths and Bayley Scales Authors:

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Author's response to reviews Title:Effects of iodinated contrast agents on renal oxygenation level by BOLD-MRI in a rabbit model of diabetic nephropathy Authors: