Growth and neuro-developmental outcomes of probiotic supplemented preterm infants-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Gut dysbiosis is associated with sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants, which can adversely affect long-term growth and neurodevelopment. We aimed to synthesise evidence for the effect of probiotic supplementation on growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants. MEDLINE, EMBASE, EMCARE, Cochrane CENTRAL, and grey literature were searched in February 2022.

Oropharyngeal Colostrum for Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Administration of oropharyngeal colostrum (OPC) is safe, feasible, and potentially beneficial in preterm infants. We aimed to assess the effects of OPC in preterm infants. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs of OPC administration in preterm infants was conducted.

Prefeeding Oromotor Stimulation Program for Improving Oromotor Function in Preterm Infants - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To determine effect of Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention program on oro-motor function and time to full independent wati spoon feeds in preterm infants.

Methods: 30 preterm infants between 28-32 weeks of gestation on full gavage feeds of 150 mL/kg/day were randomized to receive either pre-feed oro-motor stimulation using Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention (structured stimulation) or sham intervention (unstructured stimulation).

Results: Improvement in mean (SD) Neonatal Oro-Motor Assessment Scale (NOMAS) over 7 days from baseline was significantly higher in the study group infants as compared to control group (9.

Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula versus Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure as Primary Mode of Respiratory Support for Respiratory Distress in Preterm Infants.

Objective: To compare the outcomes of preterm infants with respiratory distress initiated on either Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula or Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure as a primary mode of respiratory support.

Study Design: Prospective observational cohort study.

Setting: Tertiary care level III neonatal intensive care unit.

Nasal Mask Versus Nasal Prongs for Delivering Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Preterm Infants with Respiratory Distress: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of nasal continuous positive airway pressure delivered by Nasal mask vs Nasal prongs with respect to continuous positive airway pressure failure.

Study Design: Randomized, controlled, open label, trial.

Setting: Tertiary care level III neonatal unit.

An unusual case of perinatal tuberous sclerosis.

We report a case of a neonate who presented to us with multiple rhabdomyomas of heart, cortical tubers in the brain and skeletal anomalies such as Pierre Robin sequence, bilateral clubfoot and lower small bowel obstruction. Though a diagnosis of neonatal tuberous sclerosis was made, the association of skeletal anomalies and intestinal obstruction was a rare and unusual finding.