BRONCHOPULMONARY DYSPLASIA

This study tested whether the drug sildenafil is safe for premature infants who are at risk of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a chronic lung disease. A total of 109 babies born before 29 weeks of pregnancy took part. Researchers monitored side effects and measured how the…

This study looked at whether adding a cream made from human milk to the feedings of extremely premature babies (born weighing 500-1250 grams) helps them leave the hospital sooner. About 210 babies were split into two groups: one got the extra cream, the other got standard feeding…

This study looked at whether using very small blood samples (micro-methods) instead of standard adult-sized samples can improve health in extremely premature babies (born before 27 weeks). The goal was to reduce lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) and other serious complica…

This study tested a new drug called rfhSP-D in 18 premature babies born before 30 weeks. The goal was to find the safest dose that might prevent chronic lung disease, a common problem in these infants. The drug was given within 12 hours of birth to babies already on a breathing m…

This study looked at 33 preterm babies born before 30 weeks whose mothers had preeclampsia. Researchers measured certain proteins in the mother's blood, umbilical cord blood, and amniotic fluid to see if they were linked to a serious lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplas…

This study followed 355 teenagers who were born very early (before 32 weeks) in 1997 to see how their lungs developed. Researchers measured their breathing and lung function at age 14-15 and compared them to full-term babies. The goal was to understand long-term respiratory healt…

This study tested a non-invasive lung imaging method called Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) in 20 very preterm infants. Researchers wanted to see if EIT measurements could predict which babies would successfully stop breathing support by 32-33 weeks of age. The goal is to d…

This study looked at 70 babies in the NICU to see if certain proteins called neurotrophins in their blood could predict future lung and brain development problems. Researchers measured these proteins and tracked the babies' breathing and developmental milestones. The goal was to …

This study tested a method to find out which premature babies with a chronic lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) actually benefit from diuretic medication. Nineteen babies born before 28 weeks took part in a special 'N-of-1' trial where they switched between th…

This study looked at 60 preterm newborns in the NICU to see how different chest physiotherapy positions affect their breathing and vital signs. The goal was to find which method works best for babies with lung problems like respiratory distress or collapsed lungs. Researchers mea…

This study looked at how indoor air quality affects breathing problems in 165 school-aged children (6-12 years old) who were born very early and have bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic lung disease. Researchers measured air in the children's homes and tracked their breat…

This study looked at 322 premature babies born before 32 weeks to compare different ways of diagnosing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a common lung disease. The goal was to see if a new classification system that separates types of breathing support could better predict long-t…