Validity of transcutaneous bilirubin measurements during and after phototherapy in term and late preterm infants.

Unlabelled: The purpose of the study was to investigate correlation and concordance between total serum bilirubin (TSB) and transcutaneous bilirubin measured at covered (TcBC) and uncovered (TcBU) skin during and after discontinuation of phototherapy. A cross-sectional study included ≥ 34 weeks gestation infants requiring phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. In-house, photo-opaque patches were placed on infants' sternums before phototherapy initiation.

Integrated breast massage versus traditional breast massage for treatment of plugged milk duct in lactating women: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Plugged milk duct during lactation is a common problem in breastfeeding. Traditional breast massage (TBM) has been performed in Thailand with reasonable outcomes, but several follow-up sessions are often required. A new massage technique, the integrated breast massage (IBM), was subsequently developed.

Association of Antenatal Terbutaline and Respiratory Support Requirements in Preterm Neonates.

Background: Before the advent of antenatal steroids, early non-invasive respiratory support (NIV), and intratracheal surfactant, antenatal terbutaline was also used to improve lung compliance and reduce the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).

Objectives: The objective of this paper was to study the association between antenatal terbutaline and endotracheal intubation (ET) within the first 24 hours of life, RDS, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in infants with the gestational age (GA) of <32 weeks, and to study the association between antenatal terbutaline, and ET or NIV within the first 24 hours of life, and RDS in infants with the GA of 32 to 36 weeks.

Method: This was a retrospective medical record review of preterm infants delivered at a single tertiary care center from October 2016 to December 2020.

Effect of fortifiers on the osmolality of preterm human milk.

: The nutritional content of preterm human milk (HM) can be increased by adding human milk fortifier (HMF). Premature formula (PF) has been used as an alternative to HMF due to the high cost of HMF in some countries. However, the osmolality of HM after fortification remains a matter of concern.