Examining the Impact of a Public Health Message on Fish Consumption in Bermuda.

Background: In 2003 mean cord blood mercury concentrations in pregnant Bermudian women exceeded levels associated with adverse health outcomes in children. The principal mercury source was local fish species. Public health messages were developed suggesting pregnant women reduce consumption of fish species with higher mercury concentrations (e.

Retention of neonatal resuscitation skills and knowledge: a randomized controlled trial.

Background And Objectives: This study compared the effectiveness of two booster strategies designed to improve retention of skills and knowledge in neonatal resuscitation by family practice residents.

Methods: Residents were randomly allocated to one of three groups: video, hands on, or control. Residents in the two experimental groups received a "booster" 3-5 months after the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) course.

Long-term pulmonary sequelae of severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Objective: To evaluate the long-term pulmonary sequelae of survivors of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) of sufficient severity to have required supplemental oxygen for at least 1 month after term.

Study Design: Fifteen patients with a mean age of 1.1 years were matched to preterm infants of similar gestational age and age at time of study.

Dexamethasone for pulmonary interstitial emphysema in preterm infants.

The efficacy of a 3-day course of dexamethasone (0.5 mg/kg/ day) in 10 preterm infants (< or = 30 weeks gestation) with pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) was studied in a retrospective case review. PIE was diagnosed at a median age of 7.