INFANT, NEWBORN

This study tests whether using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during resuscitation helps extremely low birth weight infants (born before 28 weeks) breathe better and avoid lung damage. Half of the babies receive standard care…

This pilot study tested whether waiting 30-45 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord, instead of clamping immediately, is feasible and might improve blood health in extremely low birth weight premature infants (24-27 weeks gestation). 54 infants were enrolled. The goal was to…

This study tested different doses of the drug ephedrine to find the most effective one for treating low blood pressure that occurs during surgery in newborns and infants up to 6 months old. The trial involved 120 infants who developed low blood pressure while under anesthesia. Re…

This study reviewed medical records of 901 infants who had surgery for aortic coarctation (a narrowed aorta) before age one. Researchers wanted to find out how many later developed high blood pressure or re-narrowing of the aorta. The goal is to better understand these risks and …

This study tested over 1,000 newborns in the Picardie region of France for exposure to common pesticides. Researchers measured pesticides in the baby's first stool (meconium) and in the mother's hair, and asked mothers about their exposure. The goal was to see how much pesticide …