Elevated supine midline head position for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in VLBW and ELBW infants: a retrospective multicenter study.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of elevated supine midline head position on intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants.

Study Design: We reviewed data from four Level III/IV units. Two of these units (mid-line group) cared for infants in midline position and the other two (routine care group) provided routine care.

Hepatitis C Virus universal screening versus risk based selective screening during pregnancy.

Objectives: We sought to compare the value of HCV universal screening versus risk-based selective screening in pregnant women.

Study Design: In a prospective observational study (Jan 2012 - March 2012), pregnant women, in a high risk inner city clinic, who were at "low risk" for HCV infection were tested for HCV antibodies (universal screening) and their medical records were compared to the medical records of pregnant women who were at "high risk" (risk based selective screening as assessed by their obstetricians' screening questionnaire).

Results: During the study period, 419 women delivered at our institution with 8.

Improving health care usage in a very low birth weight population.

Background: Prematurity is the biggest contributor to admissions in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The period following hospital discharge is a vital continuum for the very low birth weight (VLBW) infant. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of a unique discharge and follow-up process on the outcomes of VLBW infants leaving the NICU.

Pulmonary hypertension in extremely low birth weight infants: characteristics and outcomes.

Background: To determine the characteristics and outcomes of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants.

Methods: A retrospective case-control study of all ELBW infants admitted to a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2010.

Results: During the study period, 450 ELBW infants were admitted.