Tag: NICU
The Role of Rotational Thromboelastometry in Early Detection of the Hemostatic Derangements in Neonates with Systemic Candida Infection
Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) parameters revealed a hypocoagulable profile in neonates during the early stages of SCI, which is also associated with disease severity. The results of this study highlight the need for... read more
Interdisciplinary Care of Children with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Advances in perinatal care have dramatically improved survival of extremely preterm infants and the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) has not changed over the past few decades, which likely reflects the impact... read more
Neonatal Nurses: Helping the Tiniest Patients
In honor of National Neonatal Nurses Day, we interviewed five nurses in different facets of the field to give you a glimpse of what it’s like to be a neonatal nurse, including the challenges and rewards involved in caring... read more
NIH awards $5.3 million to Montefiore team to study affect of chemicals in NICU
The grants will fund researchers' investigations into a broad range of environmental exposures that can impact children's long-term health.... read more
Urine test may detect respiratory conditions in newborns
Testing urine samples for a set of proteins may help improve diagnosis of respiratory conditions in newborns, according a proof-of-concept study in Russia.... read more
New technology allows for connection between family and infants in neonatal ICU
Like many expectant parents, Rosa Perez and Robert Lagana prepared for the birth of their son. They decorated his room in a jungle theme, picked out baby essentials and settled on a hospital that was close to home.... read more
This Group of Moms Is Twice As Likely to Experience Postpartum Depression
Up to 1 in 7 women will experience postpartum depression - characterized by extreme sadness, anxiety, and guilt following childbirth - according to the American Psychological Association.... read more
