Effectiveness of nasogastric versus orogastric tube feeding in preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of nasogastric versus orogastric tube feeding on feeding performance in preterm neonates.

Methods: Randomized, quasi-randomized, and cross-over trials published in peer-reviewed journals with no language or country restrictions were included. Preterm neonates (<37 weeks) receiving nasogastric or orogastric enteral feeding until full oral feeds were established formed the exposure and comparison groups.

Efficacy and safety of short- vs. standard-course antibiotics for culture-negative neonatal sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing a short course of antibiotics (2-4 days), to a standard course (5-7 days), for the treatment of culture-negative neonatal sepsis.

Methods: Relevant databases were searched for RCTs comparing short- vs. standard-course of antibiotics for culture-negative sepsis.

Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome: A Case Report.

Epilepsy is not a common cause of morbidity in pregnancy. It has widespread effects on maternal and fetal health necessitating adequate control of seizures. Many anti-seizure medications (ASM) have teratogenic effects on the fetus.

Non-invasive ventilation in neonates: a review of current literature.

Moving from an era of invasive ventilation to that of non-invasive respiratory support, various modalities have emerged resulting in improved neonatal outcomes. Respiratory distress is the commonest problem seen both in preterm and term neonates, and the use of appropriate respiratory support could be lifesaving. This article reviews the currently available non-invasive ventilation (NIV) strategies in neonates including nasal continuous positive airway pressure, nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV), bi-level CPAP, heated humidified high flow nasal cannula, nasal high-frequency ventilation (NHFV) and non-invasive neutrally adjusted ventilatory assist (NIV-NAVA).

Neonatal Pain Response to Various Heel Prick Devices: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Heel prick is a commonly performed painful intervention in neonates. Though different devices are available, there is a need to compare the procedural pain response elicited by them.

Objective: To compare the neonatal pain response to three different heel prick devices; automatic lancet, manual lancet, and 26-gauge (G) hypodermic needle.

Proud Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Corpus Callosum Agenesis.

Agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is one of the most common congenital brain anomalies with variable associations and outcomes. The incidence of ACC varies from 1.8 per 10,000 live births in normal children to as high as 600 per 10,000 in children with neurodevelopmental problems.