Iron deficiency anemia in late-preterm infants.

Iron deficiency anemia is a common problem in newborn infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends iron prophylaxis at 4 months of age for term infants. There is no specific recommendation for iron prophylaxis in late-preterm infants.

Maternal thyroid dysfunction and neonatal thyroid problems.

Aim. To investigate obstetric features of pregnant women with thyroid disorders and thyroid function tests of their newborn infants. Methods.

Does transient hypothyroxinemia influence metabolic bone disease of prematurity?

Objective: To investigate the relationship between Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) and Transient Hypothyroxinemia of Prematurity (THOP).

Method: One hundred twenty-four infants, born in Marmara University Hospital with a gestational age ≤34 weeks, were enrolled. Clinical features were recorded.

Screening criteria for retinopathy of prematurity in developing countries.

Purpose: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a serious problem which potentially can lead to blindness. The objective of this study is to detect the incidence of ROP and the number of preterm babies requiring treatment for ROP in our center and to establish the screening criteria for our country.

Methods: A total of 801 babies with a gestational age less than 37 weeks were screened for ROP.