OBJECTIVE Neonatal seizures are the most common neurological symptoms and often signal an underlying serious neurologic condition. This study determines the frequency of neonatal seizure, predisposing factors, and brain computed tomography (CT) scan findings. MATERIALS & METHODS In a descriptive cross-sectional study, we evaluated all neonates with seizures who had been hospitalized in Besat ...

Introduction: Neonatal seizures are one of the most challenging situations for paediatricians. The objective this work was to study epidemiological and diagnostic aspects short-term outcomes neonatal at Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital in Niamey. Patients Methods: This a prospective from November 2020 April 2021 neonatology department Hospital. All newborns aged 0 28 days hospitalized and/or ha...

Background: Neonatal jaundice is a relatively prevalent disease and affects approximately 2.4-15% newborns. Probiotics supplementation therapy could assist to improve the recovery of neonatal jaundice, through enhancing immunity mainly by regulating bacterial colonies. However, there is limited evidence regarding the effect of probiotics on bilirubin level in neonates. Therefore, this study aim...

OBJECTIVE Emergency cervical cerclage is one of the treatment options for the reduction of preterm birth. The aim of this study is to assess neonatal outcome after cerclage with special focus on adverse effects in very low birth weight infants. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. Classification of cerclages in history-indicated (HIC, n = 38), ultrasound-indicated (UIC, n = 29) and emerge...

OBJECTIVE To estimate the effect of maternal illicit and prescription drug use on neonates in Washington State between 2000 and 2008. METHODS We used state-linked birth certificate and hospital discharge (mother and neonate) data to calculate prenatal drug exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome rates, and compared state neonatal abstinence syndrome rates with national-level data from the N...

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of human milk feeding during NICU hospitalization on neurodevelopment at 24 months of corrected age in very low birth weight infants. A cohort of 316 very low birth weight newborns (weight ≤ 1500 g) was prospectively enrolled in a follow-up program on admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of S. Orsola Hospital, Bologna, Italy, from Janua...

BACKGROUND Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the main causes of respiratory infections during the first year of life. Very premature infants may contract more severe diseases and 'late preterm infants' may also be more susceptible to the infection. The aim of this study is to evaluate the risk factors for hospitalization during the first year of life in children born at different gest...