Defects in the surfactant biosynthesis are associated with respiratory distress syndrome, commonly occurring in premature infants due to lung immaturity. However, interstitial lung diseases have also been observed in full-term infants with mutations in the SFTPC, SFTPB, NKX2-1, or ABCA3 genes, involved in the surfactant metabolism. Herein, we report a newborn baby with neonatal respiratory dist...

Routine ultrasound evaluation of neonates and young infants for congenital dislocation of the hip has been recommended. We have used the methods of decision analysis to determine whether every neonate should be examined by ultrasound or just those at increased risk. We have also studied the reliability and accuracy of ultrasound in following infants during observation and treatment, using publi...

The changes in transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcPO2) during 123 observations of 10 care procedures were compared with the intrinsic variability of the TcPO2 at the time of the procedures. Standard deviations of the TcPO2 were measured by planimetry from continuous recording in undisturbed infants during a 10-minute control period immediately before each procedure. The decrement of TcPO2 during ...

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The mean birthweight of 373 fullterm, singleton infants born to those women who had been attending antenatal clinics was recorded. The results were compared with the findings from another group of 373 infants born to women who did not receive any antenatal care but who were properly matched with those in the 1st group according to age, parity, height, previous obstetric history, socioeconomic ...

When replacement of the aortic valve in neonates and infants is required, Ross-Konno procedure provides a high-quality left ventricular outflow with good mid-term durability. The procedural outcome highly dependent on pre-procedural condition neonate or infant. Most series contain substantial numbers post-balloon valvotomy patients as emergent urgent management severe, acute regurgitation. In c...

Albumin is the major binding protein in the human neonate. Low production of albumin will lower its transport and binding capacity. This is especially important in preterm infants, in whom albumin binds to potentially toxic products such as bilirubin and antibiotics. To study the metabolism of plasma albumin in preterm infants, we administered a 24-h constant infusion of [1-(13)C]leucine to 24 ...

BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the radiation dose received by premature neonates using diagnostic radiographies. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 116 premature neonates with gestational age from 25 to 37 weeks; with the diagnosis of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) and tachypnea, they were admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Ahvaz Imam...

background: external genital anomalies are the most common congenital disorders in male infants with unknown etiology in the majority of cases. according to recent reports, incidence rate of these anomalies is rising in different countries. this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of external genital anomalies and possible underlying factors in male newborns. methods: this cross-sectional st...