Respiratory distress in newborns: current state of the problem by D. O. Ivanov, Yu. S. Aleksandrovich, J. A. Temirova

“…Studies on the epidemiology of respiratory distress in newborns are very numerous, but the information available in them is extremely heterogeneous and cannot be extrapolated to patients with neonatal ICUs all over the world. Low weight and short gestation at the time of birth are the main risk factors for an unfavorable neonatal period outcome, especially in developing countries. …”
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Call to action: recognize and prevent the effects of extreme heat on early childhood development and health by Vanitha Sampath, Devon Payne-Sturges, Natalie Slopen, Nathaniel Harnett, Nathaniel Harnett, Alison G. Lee, Kari Nadeau, Nat Kendall Taylor, Lindsey Burghardt, Lindsey Burghardt

“…During pregnancy, exposure to extreme heat may result in dehydration, inflammation, and reduced blood flow in the placenta potentially triggering preterm birth and increased rates of stillbirth and low birth weight infants. …”
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes in dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies: a comparison between assisted reproductive technology and spontaneous conception by Gizem Berfin Uluutku Bulutlar, Eralp Bulutlar, Büşra Parlak Somuncu, Çetin Kılıççı, Pınar Kumru

“…Moreover, ART pregnancies are associated with higher incidences of very low birth weight (VLBW), NICU admissions, and neonatal death. …”
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PCR-based CRISPR/Cas9 system for fluorescent tagging: A tool for studying Candida parapsilosis virulence. by Tibor Nemeth, Andrea Zarnocki, Anett Ladanyi, Csaba Papp, Ferhan Ayaydin, Gabor Janos Szebeni, Attila Gacser

“…Candida parapsilosis is persistent in a hospital environment hence it is often associated with nosocomial infections especially amongst low-birth weight neonates. Genetic modification is therefore important to characterise the physiological and virulence related properties of this fungus. …”
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Fetal outcomes and associated factors of antepartum hemorrhage in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Eyob Getachew, Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Gebeyehu Lakew, Gebrehiwot Berie Mekonnen, Solomon Seyife Alemu, Firomsa Bekele, Lema Fikadu Wedajo, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Wubishet Gezimu, Mohammedamin Hajure Jarso, Geleta Nenko Dube, Fikadu Wake Butta, Alex Ayenew Chereka

“…It poses serious risks to both maternal and fetal health, with potential outcomes including preterm birth, low birth weight, and increased perinatal mortality. …”
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THE EFFECT OF HYPOXIC BRAIN DAMAGE ON THE SURVIVAL OF PREMATURE INFANTS by N. V. Likholetova, A. M. Anuryev, S. M. Gorbacheva, T. I. Pavlova, A. B. Pavlov

“…The purpose of this study was studying the incidence of hypoxic cerebral disorders in premature infants with an extremely low body weight and a very low birth weight and revealing the risk factors that adversely affected the disease outcome. …”
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Assessment of Safety, Immunogenicity and Preventive Efficacy of Prevenar-13 in Children with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia by E. S. Zubova, V. V. Semerikov, L. V. Sofronova, M. P. Kostinov

“…Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most frequent chronic pathology of the lungs in children of the first year of life, especially among children born with extremely low and very low  birth weight.Goal. The safety, immunogenicity and preventive efficacy of Prevenar 13 in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia were assessedMaterials and methods. …”
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T-TUBE ENTEROSTOMY: TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS by P. Stamov, S. Stamova, N. Ermenlieva, E. Georgieva

“…The cohort included neonates with low birth weight and gastrointestinal conditions, such as bowel obstruction, meconium ileus, and necrotizing enterocolitis. …”
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INVERSE GAUSSIAN REGRESSION MODELING AND ITS APPLICATION IN NEONATAL MORTALITY CASES IN INDONESIA by M. Fathurahman

“…The result shows that the factors influencing the infant mortality cases of provinces in Indonesia based on the IGR model were: the percentage of pregnant women who received blood-boosting tablets, the percentage of low birth weight, the percentage of complete neonatal visits (KN3), the percentage of toddlers who received early initiation of breastfeeding, the percentage of toddlers who are exclusively breastfeeding, the percentage of toddlers who received complete primary immunization, the percentage of households with access to adequate drinking water, and the percentage of households with access to appropriate sanitation.…”
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Guidelines for kangaroo care in district hospitals and primary healthcare maternity sections in the Free State by Hanneke Dippenaar, Gina Joubert, Maryn E. Brussow

“…The type of milk that the babies received, namely breast milk (n=113), premature milk formula (n=40) and a combination of breast milk and formula milk (n=46), did not significantly influence weight gain. Gender, birth weight and gestational age at birth also did not have a significant influence on weight gain. …”
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The Most Important Risk Factors and Associated Morbidities of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, the Never Ending Problem of Preterms by Ayşen Bayrak, İpek Güney Varal, Pelin Doğan, Elif Güler Kazancı

“…Introduction: Currently, many morbidities in preterms born at low birth weight and gestational week have decreased with improvements in premature infant care. …”
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Thirty years of declining stunting in Tanzania: Trends and ongoing challenges. by Ester Elisaria, Bet Caeyers, Esther Nkuba, Laura van der Erve, August Kuwawenaruwa

“…Similar to the trend analysis, a multivariable regression analysis found that residency in the Southern Highlands (AOR = 2.368; 95% CI: 1.746-3.212, p < 0.001), male children (AOR = 1.583 [95% CI: 1.349 - 1.858], p < 0.001), low birth weight (AOR = 3.639 [95% CI: 2.279 - 5.810], p < 0.001), maternal exposure to alcohol (AOR = 1.440 [95% CI: 1.057 - 1.963], p < 0.05), and unimproved sanitation facilities (AOR = 1.345 [95% CI: 1.055 - 1.714], p < 0.05) were significantly associated with a higher risk of stunting. …”
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Patterns and influencing factors of smokeless tobacco use among pregnant and lactating mothers in urban slums of bhubaneswar, Odisha by Anna Salomi Kerketta, Arpita Panda, Jayashree Parida, Binapani Nath, Suchismita Swain, Arpita Kar Sharma, Prashant Kumar Singh, Shalini Singh, Sanghamita Pati, Subhendu Kumar Acharya

“…Abstract Smokeless tobacco (SLT) consumption has several adverse impacts on pregnancy and child health outcomes, particularly among women in low-income settings. SLT use during pregnancy heightens the risks, like preterm births, stillbirth, babies with low birth weight, and small for gestational age. …”
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Forehead arteriovenous malformation embolization complicated by glue migration into the cavernous sinus: A case report of a rare complication by Khalifa Al Alawi, Alreem Al Khayarin, Fatma Al Habsi, Najlaa Al Murikhi, Mohudoom Meera Sahib, Taimoor Al Balushi

“…Management: The patient was initially managed with low-molecular-weight heparin and close clinical observation. …”
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Research progress on multisensory stimulation therapy for pain during retinopathy of prematurity screening by Chunlan Tao, Chuan He, Jinghua Tang, Yongli Li, Yuqin Chen

“…Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a retinal disease characterized by abnormal vascular proliferation, primarily associated with premature delivery and low birth weight. Advances in perinatal and neonatal care have increased survival rates but have also contributed to a rising incidence of ROP, necessitating regular ROP screening. …”
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Neonatal outcome of pregnancy with hypertensive disorders in Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal by Chandra Bhushan Jha, Hem Sagar Rimal, Siddhartha Kumar Yadav, Bhakta Subedi

“…It causes adverse neonatal outcomes like prematurity, low birth weight (LBW), intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), respiratory distress, admission at neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and neonatal death. …”
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Intimate partner violence and pregnancy: a systematic review of interventions. by An-Sofie Van Parys, Annelien Verhamme, Marleen Temmerman, Hans Verstraelen

“…Limited evidence was found for improved mental health, less postnatal depression, improved quality of life, fewer subsequent miscarriages, and less low birth weight/prematurity. None of the studies reported any evidence of a negative or harmful effect of the interventions.…”
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Hypophosphatemic Rickets in Patients from Bichoric Biamniotic Twins: A Case Report by Anna S. Nechaeva, Emma S. Grigoryan, Tatyana V. Turti, Tatiana E. Privalova, Nato D. Vashakmadze, Nina A. Krasnoshchekova

“…Twin girls, premature babies, with low birth weight, having complications during the newborn period. …”
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Inhaled nitric oxide therapy in preterm infants born before 34 weeks of gestation: a nationwide multicenter study by Rui-hua Ba, Lian Wang, Sheng-qian Huang, Bao-ying Feng, Mu-lin Yao, Jing Zhang, Yao Zhu, Guo-bao Liang, Zhi Zheng, Ling Liu, Qiu-fen Wei, Li Ma, Jian Mao, Xin-zhu Lin

“…More than half of the extremely preterm infants (EPI) and extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWI) died in both groups. …”
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Kidney transplantation in children with a compromised inferior vena cava: a unique experience at Shumakov Research Center by D. A. Saydulaev, A. A. Zharikov, A. A. Kartashev, P. M. Gadzhieva, A. R. Karapityan

“…Compromised inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare but life-threatening condition in low-birth-weight children who require kidney transplantation (KT) to survive.Objective: to demonstrate a comprehensive approach to KT in children with IVC atresia.Materials and methods. …”
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