Publications by authors named "K A Backman"
Objective: To investigate the association prenatal maternal depression and anxiety may have on the levels of neonatal hair steroids (i.e. cortisol, cortisone, and the cortisol/cortisone ratio) at birth.
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- The 2023 Finnish guidelines for pediatric lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) were updated based on a systematic review of strong, moderate, and weak evidence from various studies.
- Key recommendations include avoiding antitussives and beta-sympathomimetics for bronchitis, using oral corticosteroids for laryngitis, and prescribing a 5-day course of amoxicillin for community-acquired pneumonia.
- The goal of the guidelines is to enhance evidence-based treatment for LRTIs in children, focusing on the correct use of antibiotics, inhaled therapies, corticosteroids, and appropriate testing.
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- - We studied how exposure to different microbes at birth affects the behavior and temperament of children at ages 1, 2, and 3, using data from the Kuopio Birth Cohort Study and various behavioral questionnaires.
- - Microbial samples from babies’ mouths were analyzed to determine their diversity, with a focus on comparing those born with and without antibiotic exposure during delivery.
- - While no strong associations were confirmed after strict statistical corrections, initial findings suggested a possible link between microbial diversity and behaviors like surgency, especially for children exposed to antibiotics at birth.
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- * Findings indicate that mothers who engage in physical activity three or more times a week may significantly reduce their child's risk of developing asthma, with an adjusted odds ratio showing about a 46% lower risk.
- * The research suggests that increased maternal physical activity could be a valuable preventive measure against asthma in childhood and highlights the need for further investigation in this area.
The good qualities of breastfeeding are well known. The aim of this study was to closely examine the impact of specific maternal, prenatal, obstetric, and early neonatal factors on the success of breastfeeding. We used data from the Kuopio Birth Cohort study and analyzed 2,521 online questionnaires, which were answered by women 1 year after giving birth.
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