Early developmental support for preterm infants based on exploratory behaviors: A parallel randomized controlled study.

Introduction: Preterm infants are at high risk for developmental disabilities, and their parents are at increased risk for high stress. Early intervention programs are applied to reduce these adverse outcomes. The primary aim is to compare the efficacy of the novel Explorer Baby early intervention program for the holistic development of preterm infants.

General movements assessment and Alberta Infant Motor Scale in neurodevelopmental outcome of preterm infants.

Aim: We aimed to compare the General Movement Assessment (GMA) and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) in preterm infants for the prediction of cerebral palsy (CP) and neurodevelopmental delay (NDD). Additionally, we aimed to evaluate the diagnostic compatibility of the General Movement Optimality Score (GMOS), the Motor Optimality Score (MOS), and AIMS for detecting CP and NDD.

Method: Seventy-five preterm infants with gestational age (GA) 24-37 weeks were enrolled.

Assessment of the G-ROP study criteria for predicting retinopathy of prematurity: results from a tertiary centre in Turkey.

Purpose: The postnatal growth and retinopathy of prematurity (G-ROP) study has proposed a new model for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) prediction based on gestational age, birth weight and postnatal weight gain. The purpose of the current study is to assess the efficacy of the G-ROP model for predicting ROP among a Turkish cohort of premature infants.

Methods: Records of infants who underwent ROP screening examinations between 2012 and 2019 were reviewed retrospectively.

A predictive score for retinopathy of prematurity by using clinical risk factors and serum insulin-like growth factor-1 levels.

Aim: To detect the impact of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and other risk factors for the early prediction of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and to establish a scoring system for ROP prediction by using clinical criteria and serum IGF-1 levels.

Methods: The study was conducted with 127 preterm infants. IGF-1 levels in the 1 day of life, 1, 2, 3 and 4 week of life was analyzed.

A clinical scoring system to predict the development of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in premature infants.

Unlabelled: OBJECTıVE: The aim of this study is to develop a scoring system for the prediction of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in preterm infants in the first 7 days of life.

Methods: A prospective, clinical study was conducted in Bahcesehir University, Medical Park Goztepe Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, with the enrollment of 144 preterm infants with gestational age between 24 and 34 weeks. All preterms were followed up for IVH after birth until the 4th week of life.

Risk factors for intensive care need in children with bronchiolitis: A case-control study.

Bronchiolitis is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection and hospitalization in infancy and some of the patients may require admission to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to severe form of the disease. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for ICU need. The study group was composed of 30 patients admitted to ICU with the diagnosis of bronchiolitis and 30 bronchiolitis patients that were treated in the regular ward at the same period were enrolled to the study as the control group.

A newborn with hemorrhagic meningoencephalitis due to Proteus mirabilis.

Neonatal meningoencephalitis is a severe condition for the developing brain of a newborn. Radiologic findings of necrosis and liquefaction due to hemorrhagic meningoencephalitis may be confused with brain abcess. In this article, we report a neonate having liquefaction necrosis due to hemorrhagic meningoencephalitis mimicing intracranial abscess due to Proteus mirabilis.

A case of split notochord syndrome: Presenting with respiratory failure in the neonatal period.

Split notochord syndrome (SNS) is a very rare congenital anomaly. This report describes a male newborn with a neuroenteric cyst in the posterior mediastinum and multiple vertebrae anomalies presenting with respiratory failure and pulmonary hypertension. This report also discusses the embryological development and the etiologic theories of SNS.

Rahnella aquatilis Sepsis in a Premature Newborn.

Rahnella aquatilis is an infrequently isolated Gram-negative rod within the Enterobacteriaceae family. The organism's natural habitat is water. The organism is rarely isolated from clinical specimens and it seldom causes infection in immunocompetent individuals.

Mother-Child Interactions of Preterm Toddlers.

Introduction: We aimed to investigate the mother-toddler relationship in preterm toddlers.

Methods: The sample consisted of 18 mothers and their preterm toddlers (group 1) and 20 mothers and their fullterm toddlers (group 2). Anxiety and depressive symptom levels, attachment pattern, and parental attitudes of mothers and social-emotional problems and developmental level of the toddlers were explored to assess possible confounding factors in the mother-toddler relationship.

Iron deficiency anemia in late-preterm infants.

Iron deficiency anemia is a common problem in newborn infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends iron prophylaxis at 4 months of age for term infants. There is no specific recommendation for iron prophylaxis in late-preterm infants.

Maternal thyroid dysfunction and neonatal thyroid problems.

Aim. To investigate obstetric features of pregnant women with thyroid disorders and thyroid function tests of their newborn infants. Methods.

Does transient hypothyroxinemia influence metabolic bone disease of prematurity?

Objective: To investigate the relationship between Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) and Transient Hypothyroxinemia of Prematurity (THOP).

Method: One hundred twenty-four infants, born in Marmara University Hospital with a gestational age ≤34 weeks, were enrolled. Clinical features were recorded.

[Neonatal Candida infections and the antifungal susceptibilities of the related Candida species].

Among nosocomial infections in the newborns, the incidence of fungal infections has been rising over the last decades. Fluconazole has been a new option for treatment however, expanded use of the drug brought up the development of resistance. In this study, species of the Candida isolates from neonates with candida infections, their antifungal susceptibilities and the effectiveness of the therapy were evaluated.

Screening criteria for retinopathy of prematurity in developing countries.

Purpose: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a serious problem which potentially can lead to blindness. The objective of this study is to detect the incidence of ROP and the number of preterm babies requiring treatment for ROP in our center and to establish the screening criteria for our country.

Methods: A total of 801 babies with a gestational age less than 37 weeks were screened for ROP.

Maternal psychological problems associated with neonatal intensive care admission.

Background. Mothers of infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are believed to have heightened distress. The purpose of this paper was to determine depression and anxiety symptoms and attachment style in NICU mothers.

Comparison of two doses of breast milk and sucrose during neonatal heel prick.

Background: The aim of the present study was to test analgesic effects of double- versus single-dose breast milk and compare this effect with efficacy of double- versus single-dose sucrose in a group of healthy term newborns during heel prick blood sampling.

Methods: Healthy newborns (n= 142) were consecutively allocated to one of the six groups: group 1, single-dose breast milk; group 2, single-dose sterile water; group 3, single-dose 12.5% sucrose; group 4, two doses breast milk; group 5, two doses sterile water; and group 6, two doses 12.

Breastfeeding duration and postpartum psychological adjustment: role of maternal attachment styles.

Aim: Depressive and anxiety symptoms are common in new mothers. The aim of this study is to explore the link between postpartum psychological adjustment and feeding preferences of the mothers.

Methods: Sixty mothers and newborns were enrolled in this prospective, longitudinal study.

Comparison of three neonatal pain scales during minor painful procedures.

Objective: There is no single or widely accepted method to define pain in neonates. The aim of this study was to compare three different neonatal pain scales in the estimation of the pain response to minor painful stimuli in healthy term neonates.

Method: Thirty healthy neonates were included in the study.

Report of three cases: congenital chylothorax and treatment modalities.

Chylothorax is the most common cause of pleural effusion in the newborn. We report three patients with congenital chylothorax and discussed the clinical course and treatment options. Cases 1 and 2 with congenital chylothorax were treated by chest tube placement and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and were fed a formula rich in medium-chain triglyceride.

The effect of the mode of delivery on neonatal thyroid function.

Background: We aimed to investigate the effect of the mode of delivery and the type of anesthesia on postnatal thyroxine (T4), free T4 (f-T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in a large number of healthy full-term neonates.

Methods: Serum samples for T4, TSH and f-T4 were drawn from neonates at the time of discharge (postnatal days 1-7) in a pilot thyroid-screening program. Six hundred and thirty-eight neonates were grouped as: vaginal delivery (VD; 332), elective cesarean section (elective C/S; 252) and emergency cesarean section (emergency C/S; 54).

Quantitative ultrasound and biochemical parameters for the assessment of osteopenia in preterm infants.

Objective: Our study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of quantitative ultrasound (QUS) evaluation in osteopenia of prematurity and to compare the results to biochemical parameters.

Methods: QUS assessment of bone was performed at the end of the first postnatal week and at term-corrected age (CA) in premature infants (N = 30) and within the first week in full-term infants (N = 25). On the same day of measurement of QUS, the serum calcium, phosphorus (inorganic), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity were measured in the preterm infants.