Publications by authors named "M K Borszewska-Kornacka"
Article Synopsis
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of respiratory infections in infants, impacting over 90% of children within their first two years, resulting in significant healthcare challenges in Poland.
- A literature review highlighted that the hospitalization rates for RSV are notably high, particularly for children under one year, but these numbers may be underestimated due to limited testing and low awareness.
- RSV infections typically peak from December to April, and although the surveillance system in Poland has its limitations, recent healthcare law changes could improve the situation by enhancing access to diagnostic testing.
Protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase III trial of the inhaled β2-adrenergic receptor agonist salbutamol for transient tachypnea of the newborn (the REFSAL trial).
Front Pediatr
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a common cause of respiratory distress in infants, and salbutamol, a β2-adrenergic receptor agonist, may help improve alveolar fluid absorption and prevent persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN).
- A multicenter, double-blind, phase III trial will assess the effectiveness and safety of nebulized salbutamol combined with non-invasive ventilation in treating TTN in infants, involving 608 participants from neonatal intensive care units in Poland.
- The study aims to measure the incidence of PPHN among TTN infants as the main outcome, alongside various secondary outcomes related to respiratory distress severity and overall health metrics.
Objectives: Proper infant classification, particularly a preterm infant, as small or large for gestational age, is crucial to undertake activities to improve postnatal outcomes. This study aimed to assess the usability of the Fenton preterm growth charts to evaluate the anthropometric parameters of Polish preterm neonates.
Material And Methods: In this single-center, retrospective study data extracted from the medical documentation of preterm neonates born 2002-2013 were analyzed.
Objectives: Delayed or insufficient breast milk production, as well as low milk supply, is still a challenging problem to overcome, particularly in the case of preterm delivery. Herbal galactagogues might be a good way to increase milk supply, however, there is a lack of clinical studies confirming their efficacy and safety. The aim of this study was to verify the safety and effectiveness as a galactagogue of the unique galactagogue composition based on barley malt with β -glucan and lemon balm.
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- The study investigated the thyroid gland volume in full-term neonates born to hypothyroid mothers versus those born to healthy mothers.
- Using ultrasound on 245 neonates, it found that thyroid volumes were significantly smaller in babies from hypothyroid mothers, especially in the total volume and left lobe.
- Additionally, there was an inverse relationship between the thyroid volume and the levothyroxine doses given to the mothers, suggesting maternal thyroid hormones could impact fetal development.