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View article: Early body composition outcomes of infants born very preterm and receiving high volume, human milk feedings (≥170 ml/kg/day) before postnatal day 14
Early body composition outcomes of infants born very preterm and receiving high volume, human milk feedings (≥170 ml/kg/day) before postnatal day 14 Open
View article: Early gut microbiome composition of very preterm infants randomised to receive human milk volumes of 60 ml/kg/day or more within the first 36 hours after birth
Early gut microbiome composition of very preterm infants randomised to receive human milk volumes of 60 ml/kg/day or more within the first 36 hours after birth Open
Background Early and increased exposure to human milk combined with minimal exposure to parenteral nutrition could reduce hospitalisation costs, improve postnatal growth, and influence the diversity of the gut microbiome. Methods Faecal sa…
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View article: Histologic chorioamnionitis and fat mass accretion in infants born preterm
Histologic chorioamnionitis and fat mass accretion in infants born preterm Open
Background In utero insults such as chorioamnionitis are associated with adverse outcomes. This study aims to examine the association between chorioamnionitis and fat mass (FM) in very preterm infants. Methods We conducted a retrospective …
View article: Long-term growth and neurodevelopment of extremely preterm infants randomized to fortified human milk diets enriched with a protein supplement
Long-term growth and neurodevelopment of extremely preterm infants randomized to fortified human milk diets enriched with a protein supplement Open
Background Observational studies indicate that higher protein intake can promote long-term growth and reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) in extremely preterm infants fed human milk. Methods This was a secondary analysis…
View article: Duration of Respiratory Support in Latin American NICUs: A Competing Risks Analysis by Altitude
Duration of Respiratory Support in Latin American NICUs: A Competing Risks Analysis by Altitude Open
Objective: We aimed to determine whether the duration of assisted ventilation is independently associated with receiving care at low- or high-altitude NICUs in Latin America among preterm infants born at ≤32 weeks of gestation. Study Desig…
View article: Variability in Assisted Ventilation in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Latin America. Influence of High Altitude
Variability in Assisted Ventilation in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Latin America. Influence of High Altitude Open
Objective: To examine the variability in the duration and use of assisted ventilation among Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in Latin America, with particular focus on the influence of high-altitude settings. Study Design: This multic…
View article: Using Weight Z-score Differences between Birth and Discharge to Compare and Monitor Nutritional Outcomes in Neonatal Units: Variables Associated with Poor Growth
Using Weight Z-score Differences between Birth and Discharge to Compare and Monitor Nutritional Outcomes in Neonatal Units: Variables Associated with Poor Growth Open
View article: Using Weight Z-Score Differences Between Birth and Discharge (∆ Z-Score) to Compare and Monitor Nutritional Outcomes in Neonatal Units in Latin America Using the EpicLatino Database. Variables That Are Associated with Poor Growth
Using Weight Z-Score Differences Between Birth and Discharge (∆ Z-Score) to Compare and Monitor Nutritional Outcomes in Neonatal Units in Latin America Using the EpicLatino Database. Variables That Are Associated with Poor Growth Open
Introduction: There are no clear guidelines to support adequate nutrition and growth for our neonates. We have used the difference in weight Z-score medians between birth and discharge (∆ Z-score) to assess the nutritional outcomes in Epic…
View article: Timing of Red Blood Cell Transfusions and Occurrence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Timing of Red Blood Cell Transfusions and Occurrence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis Open
Importance Observational studies often report that anemia and red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are associated with a higher risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) among extremely low-birthweight (ELBW) infants. Objective To evaluate whet…
View article: Use and Abuse of Antibiotics in Latin American Neonatal Units in the EpicLatino Database Eight Years of Experience
Use and Abuse of Antibiotics in Latin American Neonatal Units in the EpicLatino Database Eight Years of Experience Open
The use of antibiotics in neonatal units worldwide varies significantly. We included data from 2015-2022 from the EpicLatino database, which comprises a network of 32 units in Latin America and the Caribbean with gestational age at birth (…
View article: Exploring Trends in Neonatal Mortality among Infants ≤ 32 weeks Gestational Age at Birth in Latin America and the Caribbean units using the EpicLatino Network Database Compared to Canadian Neonatal Network 2022
Exploring Trends in Neonatal Mortality among Infants ≤ 32 weeks Gestational Age at Birth in Latin America and the Caribbean units using the EpicLatino Network Database Compared to Canadian Neonatal Network 2022 Open
Introduction: Parameters used for neonatal mortality calculation vary among publications. Mortality in < 33 weeks gestational age at birth display global variations across different healthcare units. Objective: This study aims to explor…
View article: Enteral nutrition practices for extremely preterm infants: a nationwide survey
Enteral nutrition practices for extremely preterm infants: a nationwide survey Open
View article: Survey of vitamin D supplementation practices in extremely preterm infants accross the United States
Survey of vitamin D supplementation practices in extremely preterm infants accross the United States Open
View article: Infant body composition: A comprehensive overview of assessment techniques, nutrition factors, and health outcomes
Infant body composition: A comprehensive overview of assessment techniques, nutrition factors, and health outcomes Open
Body composition assessment is a valuable tool for clinical assessment and research that has implications for long‐term health. Unlike traditional measurements such as anthropometrics or body mass index, body composition assessments provid…
View article: Predicting body fat percentage at 36 weeks of postmenstrual age in infants born preterm: A diagnostic accuracy study
Predicting body fat percentage at 36 weeks of postmenstrual age in infants born preterm: A diagnostic accuracy study Open
Background Current standards for assessing body composition can be costly and technically challenging. There is a need for a predictive equation that combines multiple clinical and anthropometric factors to predictbody composition outcomes…
View article: Early Human Milk Fortification in Infants Born Extremely Preterm: A Randomized Trial
Early Human Milk Fortification in Infants Born Extremely Preterm: A Randomized Trial Open
OBJECTIVES Enteral nutrition with unfortified human milk during the first 2 postnatal weeks often leads to cumulative protein and energy deficits among preterm infants. Fortified human milk administered soon after birth could increase fat-…
View article: Nutrient Composition of Donor Human Milk and Comparisons to Preterm Human Milk
Nutrient Composition of Donor Human Milk and Comparisons to Preterm Human Milk Open
We provide mean values for several macro- and micronutrients for DHM and identify key differences between DHM and preterm human milk, which may be considered when designing human milk-based feeding plans. This study was registered at clini…
View article: OR05-01-23 Increased Milk Protein To Accrue Critical Tissue (IMPACT) in Infants Born Extremely Preterm: A Masked, Randomized Trial
OR05-01-23 Increased Milk Protein To Accrue Critical Tissue (IMPACT) in Infants Born Extremely Preterm: A Masked, Randomized Trial Open
View article: Diagnostic accuracy of ASQ for screening of neurodevelopmental delays in low resource countries
Diagnostic accuracy of ASQ for screening of neurodevelopmental delays in low resource countries Open
Objective The Bayley Scales of Infant Development (BSID) is the most used diagnostic tool to identify neurodevelopmental disorders in children under age 3 but is challenging to use in low-resource countries. The Ages and Stages Questionnai…
View article: Total Fluid Administration and Weight Loss during the First 2 Weeks in Infants Randomized to Early Enteral Feeding after Extremely Preterm Birth
Total Fluid Administration and Weight Loss during the First 2 Weeks in Infants Randomized to Early Enteral Feeding after Extremely Preterm Birth Open
Background: Randomized trials have not reported the effects of the early progression of feeding volumes on fluid balance and neurodevelopment among infants born extremely preterm (≤28 weeks). Method: Fluid, electrolyte, and neurodevelopmen…
View article: Advancement of Enteral Feeding in Very-low-birth-weight Infants: Global Issues and Challenges
Advancement of Enteral Feeding in Very-low-birth-weight Infants: Global Issues and Challenges Open
In very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants, the initiation of enteral feedings is frequently delayed and the feeding volumes are advanced very slowly.Clinicians often express concerns about gut immaturity and consequent increased risk of feed…
View article: The gut microbiome of extremely preterm infants randomized to the early progression of enteral feeding
The gut microbiome of extremely preterm infants randomized to the early progression of enteral feeding Open
Background Early progression of feeding could influence the development of the gut microbiome. Methods We collected fecal samples from extremely preterm infants randomized to receive either early (feeding day 2) or delayed (feeding day 5) …
View article: Body composition of extremely preterm infants fed protein-enriched, fortified milk: a randomized trial
Body composition of extremely preterm infants fed protein-enriched, fortified milk: a randomized trial Open
View article: Growth Rates of Infants Randomized to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Intubation After Extremely Preterm Birth
Growth Rates of Infants Randomized to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Intubation After Extremely Preterm Birth Open
View article: Percent Body Fat Content Measured by Plethysmography in Infants Randomized to High- or Usual-Volume Feeding after Very Preterm Birth
Percent Body Fat Content Measured by Plethysmography in Infants Randomized to High- or Usual-Volume Feeding after Very Preterm Birth Open
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View article: Postnatal growth of preterm infants 24 to 26 weeks of gestation and cognitive outcomes at 2 years of age
Postnatal growth of preterm infants 24 to 26 weeks of gestation and cognitive outcomes at 2 years of age Open
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View article: Serial assessment of fat and fat-free mass accretion in very preterm infants: a randomized trial
Serial assessment of fat and fat-free mass accretion in very preterm infants: a randomized trial Open