Fatemeh Nayeri
Neonatologist, Valiasr Hospital NICU, Materno- fetal Neonatal health research center, Tehran University of medical sciences
[ 1 ] - Frequency of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and type of the narcotic substance in neonates born from drug addicted mothers
Abstract Background and objective: NAS is a combination of signs and symptoms that due to physical and mental dependency, develops in neonates born from drug addicted mothers. The onset of NAS varies in accordance with the type, amount, frequency and duration of substance used. Because of diverse and unclear pattern of substance abuse in Iranian addicted pregnant mothers in comparison with west...
[ 2 ] - Evaluation of a new restricted transfusion protocol in neonates admitted to the NICU
Background :Although transfusion is a common procedure for treating anemia of prematurity, there is no specific protocol for blood transfusion in premature newborns. So in this study we investigate whether application of a strict protocol has any statistically significant effect on reduction of blood transfusion. Methods : In this study, first group admitted in NICU during 2005 - 2006 and t...
[ 3 ] - تأثیر دوزهای مختلف ایبوپروفن در درمان مجرای شریانی باز در نوزادان نارس
Background: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common finding among premature or low-birth-weight infants and it often does not close. Nowadays, drugs used for its treatment include indomethacin and more commonly ibuprofen. Oral ibuprofen was recently shown to be as effective and have several important advantages in preterm infants. Studies performed to find the best dose of ibuprofen for PDA ...
[ 4 ] - Associations of Breast Milk Mercury, Lead and Cadmium Concentrations with Hyperthyrotropinemia in Neonates during the First Few Days after Birth
Introduction: Recent studies show that exposure to heavy metals can affect thyroid function. This study aimed to assess heavy metals in breast milk during the first few days postpartum and their relationships with hyperthyrotropinemia in neonates. Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, 82 mother-infant pairs, consisting of 21 pairs (neonates with hyperthyrotropinemia) in the case gr...
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