Publications by authors named "Ilona Aldakauskiene"
Background: In clinical practice, it is crucial to identify diagnostic methods that can forecast the neurodevelopmental outcomes of very preterm neonates. Our study aimed to assess the predictive significance of amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) for the neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants at 12 months corrected age and to establish the cut-off score that could indicate potential neurodevelopmental impairments.
Methods: Preterm neonates born before 32 weeks of gestational age between June 2020 and July 2022 were included in a prospective manner.
Preterm infants have increased body adiposity at term-equivalent age and risk of adverse metabolic outcomes. The aim of the study was to define how nutrient intake may impact body composition (BC) of very low-birth weight infants fed with early progressive enteral feeding and standard fortification. Eighty-six infants with <1500 g birth weight were included in the BC study and stratified into extremely preterm (EP) and very preterm (VP) groups.
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- * Researchers analyzed a total of 140 infants born before 32 weeks gestational age, with significant measurements taken across three age milestones, specifically looking at the Burdjalov score which reflects brain activity maturity.
- * Findings revealed that higher gestational age correlates with increased aEEG scores, indicating better bioelectrical activity; additionally, postnatal age also enhances these measurements, suggesting that premature newborn brains may mature more rapidly after birth compared to while in the womb.
Optimal nutrient intake ensuring better neurodevelopment for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants remains unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between early (first 28 days) nutritional intake, first year growth, and neurodevelopment. In total, 120 VLBW infants were included into the study.
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- - The study evaluated the impact of two parenteral nutrition delivery methods (PICC and PVC) on the growth and neurodevelopment of very low birth weight (VLBW) newborns, aiming to address issues related to complications from catheter use.
- - A clinical trial with 108 VLBW newborns randomly assigned to PICC and PVC groups assessed both short-term (up to 36 weeks) and long-term (up to 12 months) outcomes, focusing on anthropometric measurements and neurodevelopment according to the Bayley II scale.
- - Results showed no significant differences in growth measurements or neurodevelopmental outcomes between the two groups at the designated time points, indicating that both feeding methods had similar effects on VLB