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Reducing Mortality for Technology-Dependent Infants

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June

2021

| 17:21 PM Europe/Amsterdam

BPD: A Common Complication of PrematurityBronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains the most common complication of premature birth. Currently, the most accepted definition of BPD is the need for … Read more
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First Study on DLL4 Gene and Its Role in Lung Development is Published

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May

2021

| 15:46 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Increasing Incidence of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)The National Institutes of Health estimates that 10,000 to 15,000 babies born in the United States develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) … Read more
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Research Finds Urinary Prostaglandin E2 is a Biomarker for Hyperfiltration Injury

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April

2021

| 15:57 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Hyperfiltration is seen as the primary cause of early progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT). Tarak Srivastava, MD, … Read more
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Neurology Headache Team Creates Basic Acupuncture Curriculum

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March

2021

| 16:08 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Systematic reviews and surveys have clarified that acupuncture is safe when performed by appropriately trained practitioners, with infrequent, minor side effects such as feeling relaxed, elated or … Read more
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Retrospective Study Reports Mean Age at Tracheostomy and Decannulation

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March

2021

| 21:48 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Pediatric Tracheostomy IncreasingPediatric tracheostomy is increasing, with 40% of tracheostomies performed in children Read more

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February

12,

2021

| 18:58 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Advanced Cardiac Imaging Techniques for Clinical Challenges

Non-invasive MRI for NeonatesPrecise cardiovascular anatomy is required for neonatal surgical planning. CT angiogram is commonly used to complement echocardiography. However, in small neonates, CT …

January

08,

2021

| 17:34 PM Europe/Amsterdam

First Large-Scale Study Leverages Big Data for Small Sleepers

Infants and Young Children with SDB an Understudied MinorityThough sleep disorders are common in the pediatric population, infants represent an understudied minority. Little research has been …

December

28,

2020

| 18:01 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Advances in Infection Prevention and Vascular Preservation

According to the United States Renal Data System, as of Dec. 31, 2016, the point prevalence of children and adolescents, 0 to 21 years of age with end stage kidney disease was 99.1 per million …