Publications by authors named "Esther Kisseih"
Background: Low birth weight has been observed in offspring of alcoholic mothers due likely to unresolved inflammation and oxidative injury. Dietary lipids play a role in inflammation and its resolution. The primary objective was to investigate the effect of DHA and olive oil on the birth weight of pups born to alcohol-exposed dams.
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- Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a serious condition linked to high mortality rates.
- Early treatment with systemic retinoids is common but its effectiveness is still debated.
- Two newborns with severe mutations associated with HI survived and were discharged without using systemic retinoids, thanks to intensive care.
Background: This study aims to investigate glial cell derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) levels in newborns' umbilical cord blood and cerebrospinal fluid across various perinatal growth parameters and clinical conditions.
Methods: Cord blood from 20 newborns and 58 residual CSF samples (stored after completion of clinical testing) were collected. GDNF levels were determined using GDNF ELISA kits from R&D Systems in triplicates with appropriate controls to eliminate background.