Assessment and Early Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for a Preterm Infant With Williams Syndrome.

Williams syndrome (WS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple body systems and can lead to developmental delays. Early physical therapy intervention may improve neurodevelopment outcomes for newborns with WS. This case report evaluates the impact of physical therapy on the motor and sensory development of a preterm infant with WS following discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

The effects of exercise on anxiety symptoms in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a pilot study.

Purpose: Anxiety is a common mental health issue during pregnancy. Moreover, women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) seem to have to cope with higher levels of anxiety, being at higher risk for several health and mental complications. Women with GDM are recommended to undertake regular physical exercise to improve metabolic and reproductive outcomes.

Effect of Physiotherapy on Preterm Neonates and its Results on Five-Year-Old Children, According to GMFM - GMPM Evaluation Scales.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to emphasize the necessity and possibilities of early intervention and physiotherapy rehabilitation of premature infants, as they are reflected in five-year olds according to the gross motor function measure (GMFM) and gross motor performance measure (GMPM) evaluation scales for gross function and quality of movement. In addition, the present study examined the importance of using assessment tools for children who have received or not therapeutic intervention, through which both the child's abilities and appropriateness of the help received by him/her are evaluated based on individual needs.

Material And Methods: Our specific exploratory process was carried out through a literature review as well as a process of primary research, in order to obtain and collect all necessary information and data which would finally lead us to the nearest and best conclusions.

Insights Into the Employability of Midwifery Graduates. A Case Study of the International Hellenic University.

Background: This study examines the employability and career trajectories of International Hellenic University's (IHU) midwifery students who graduated between 2016 to 2021, with a focus on undergraduate curriculum changes.

Objective: To comprehensively examine the post-graduation journey of recent IHU Midwifery graduates. This includes shedding light on their employment trajectories, satisfaction levels, and the practical application of academic knowledge.

Cell‑free fetal DNA at 11‑13 weeks of gestation is not altered in complicated pregnancies.

Non-invasive maternal cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) is a promising biomarker for screening common genetic syndromes. Alterations in the expression levels of cffDNA in the maternal circulation have been demonstrated in abnormal pregnancies. However, the results are conflicting.

The Value of Non-invasive Electrocardiography in Assessing Fetal Status at Term Delivery.

Background: The electrocardiograph (ECG) is efficient method for the accurate assessment of fetal heart rate. The barriers for accurate assessment are maternal heart rate, uterine contractions and abdominal muscles. Although previous monitoring methods have struggled to overcome these barriers, recent advances have led to a greater degree of success for listening and recording pulse-by-pulse fetal heart rate.

The Effect of Breastfeeding on Food Allergies in Newborns and Infants.

Breastfeeding is the preferred method of infant feeding and its establishment is one of the primary goals for the infant. Allergic diseases are common in childhood, with increased morbidity. Food allergies are also associated with a strong negative impact on health-related quality of life and is a major public health problem.

Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Methods, Such as Breastfeeding, to Mitigate Pain in NICU Infants.

Neonates do experience pain and its management is necessary in order to prevent long-term, as well as, short-term effects. The most common source of pain in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is caused by medically invasive procedures. NICU patients have to endure trauma, medical adhesive related skin injuries, heel lance, venipuncture and intramuscular injection as well as nasogastric catheterization besides surgery.