PREMATURE

This study tested whether starting kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support) within the first 24 hours of life improves outcomes for healthy preterm babies weighing under 2000 grams. 100 infants were randomly assigned to early kangaroo care or standard…

This study tested whether adding reflective materials like aluminum foil or white cloth around babies during light therapy for jaundice helps lower bilirubin faster. 81 newborns with mild jaundice were split into three groups: one with foil reflectors, one with white cloth reflec…

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 whether a teaching method called 'Teach-Back' helps mothers of premature babies feel more confident about breastfeeding and bond better with their babies. About 100 mothers took part. The goal was to see if this simple approach improves breastfeeding success …

This study looked at 2000 patients who had a heart attack or similar event to understand how inherited high cholesterol (familial dyslipidemia) is linked to early heart disease. Researchers reviewed medical records to find patterns in cholesterol problems. The goal was to highlig…

This study tested a program called Family Integrated Care for mothers of premature babies in the NICU. Instead of just watching, mothers were trained to help with daily care like diaper changes, skin-to-skin contact, and feeding. The goal was to see if this approach lowers stress…

This study looked at whether giving mothers of premature babies special education about developmental care helps them feel more confident and bond better with their baby. 54 mothers of babies born between 22 and 32 weeks took part. The education was given in the NICU and aimed to…

This study looked at 1,000 women aged 45 or older to understand the risks and complications during pregnancy and delivery. Researchers tracked issues like preterm birth, low birth weight, and delivery complications. The goal was to gather information to help doctors and patients …

This study watched 397 premature babies (born before 32 weeks) who were getting breathing support through a nose mask. The goal was to find early warning signs that this support might fail and the baby would need a breathing tube. Researchers focused on the amount of oxygen the b…