Neonatal Medicine
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Sleep duration of Black infants increased by intervention
Findings may help address long-standing inequities in babies’ sleep which may lead to poorer outcomes, including higher obesity rates, for Black...
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Neonatal bilirubin meters need better accuracy
The devices’ imprecision limits their widespread use in neonatal jaundice management, especially when accurate lab-based bilirubin quantification...
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In utero exposure to asthma medication not tied to risks of neurodevelopmental disorders
Data from more than 20,000 children showed no increased risk of autism, ADHD, or Tourette syndrome in children exposed to asthma medication in...
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Human and nonhuman milk products have similar effect on preemies’ gut microbiota
The findings suggest that the clinical effect of human milk–derived products is not modulated via microbiomic mechanisms.
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Myths about smoking, diet, alcohol, and cancer persist
A new study shows how thinking has changed over time and how difficult it is to alter preconceived notions.
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Are ‘Momi Pods’ the future of postnatal care?
The program allows moms to book regular checkups for their baby, and then a follow-up appointment immediately after for themselves.
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Antenatal corticosteroids: Fresh answers to old questions
Researchers reported no differences in the primary outcome of cognitive function between those whose mothers had received a single course of...
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NICU use up, birth weights down in babies of mothers with HCV
New findings surprised a study researcher since the adverse outcomes weren’t related to prematurity.
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Scientists create ‘vagina on a chip’: What to know
Researchers see the chip as a way to facilitate vaginal health research and open the door to vital new treatments.
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Three wild technologies about to change health care
Now, in the 23rd year of the 21st century, you might not believe what we’ll be capable of next.
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Maternal COVID-19 vaccine curbs infant infection
Maternal mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was less effective in protecting infants against omicron.