Purpose: To determine the independent effect of uteroplacental malperfusion on the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Methods: This cohort study included 591 neonates with a gestational age (GA) ≤ 32 weeks or birthweight (BW) ≤ 1500 g. Clinical data was retrospectively collected and placentas were prospectively examined for maternal vascular malperfusion (e.
Objective: Neonatal sepsis has been established as a risk factor for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) but previous meta-analyses have predominately focused on late-onset sepsis (LOS). This meta-analysis aims to explore the association between early-onset sepsis (EOS) and the risk of ROP.
Study Design: Observational studies reporting (unadjusted) data on proven EOS in neonates with ROP were included.
Background: The establishment of an epidemiological overview provides valuable insights needed for the (future) dissemination of infection-prevention initiatives.
Aim: To describe the nationwide epidemiology of central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) among Dutch Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
Methods: Data from 2935 neonates born at <32 weeks' gestation and/or with a birth weight <1500 g admitted to all nine Dutch NICUs over a two-year surveillance period (2019-2020) were analysed.
Objective: The role of placental inflammation in neonatal morbidities is underestimated due to lack of placental examination. This meta-analysis aims to assess the association between histological chorioamnionitis (HCA) with and without funisitis (FUN) and risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Study Design: Forty-five studies reporting (unadjusted) data on HCA without FUN and HCA with FUN in neonates with ROP were included.