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View article: The Relationship Between Refeeding Syndrome and Preterm Morbidities in Preterm Infants
The Relationship Between Refeeding Syndrome and Preterm Morbidities in Preterm Infants Open
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the risk factors for refeeding syndrome (RFS) in preterm infants and evaluate its relationship with preterm morbidities. Methods: Preterm infants born before 30 weeks of gestation were retro…
View article: The effects of antenatal magnesium sulfate on feeding intolerance and necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants
The effects of antenatal magnesium sulfate on feeding intolerance and necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants Open
The administration of antenatal magnesium sulfate has proven tocolytic and neuroprotective effects on preterm births. However, it must be taken into consideration that it can cause feeding intolerance in preterm infants without causing int…
View article: Systemic Inflammatory Indices in Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn: A Retrospective Case–Control Study
Systemic Inflammatory Indices in Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn: A Retrospective Case–Control Study Open
Background: Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is traditionally viewed as a disorder of delayed lung fluid clearance, but emerging evidence suggests inflammatory involvement. Aim: This study investigated systemic inflammatory indices…
View article: The prognostic value of mean platelet volume levels in germinal matrix hemorrhage- intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants
The prognostic value of mean platelet volume levels in germinal matrix hemorrhage- intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants Open
Objective: Germinal matrix hemorrhage and intraventricular hemorrhage (GMH-IVH) is currently the most significant cause of brain damage and mortality seen in preterm infants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of me…
View article: Mortality in patients with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy treated with therapeutic hypothermia
Mortality in patients with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy treated with therapeutic hypothermia Open
Purpose: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a heterogeneous clinical syndrome that occurs in the perinatal period and is characterized by altered consciousness or seizures, respiratory depression, and hypotension. The aim of this study was…
View article: Caffeine use in preterm neonates: national insights into Turkish NICU practices
Caffeine use in preterm neonates: national insights into Turkish NICU practices Open
Objective Caffeine is a proven medication used for the prevention and treatment of apnea in premature infants, offering both short- and long-term benefits. International guidelines provide a range of recommendations regarding the preterm p…
View article: Congenital Granular Cell Tumour of the Oral Cavity Causing Sucking and Feeding Difficulties in a Newborn
Congenital Granular Cell Tumour of the Oral Cavity Causing Sucking and Feeding Difficulties in a Newborn Open
View article: The efficacy and safety of isotonic and hypotonic fluids in intravenous maintenance fluid therapy in term newborns: national multicenter observational “neofluid” study
The efficacy and safety of isotonic and hypotonic fluids in intravenous maintenance fluid therapy in term newborns: national multicenter observational “neofluid” study Open
Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of isotonic and hypotonic intravenous fluids in maintenance fluid therapy for term infants. Methods This was a multi-centre, prospective, observational study con…
View article: An observational, multicenter, registry-based cohort study of Turkish Neonatal Society in neonates with Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
An observational, multicenter, registry-based cohort study of Turkish Neonatal Society in neonates with Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy Open
Background Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a significant cause of mortality and short- and long-term morbidities. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) has been shown to be the standard care for HIE of infants ≥36 weeks gestational age (GA…
View article: The possible effect of light exposure reduction via eye patches after the examination for retinopathy in premature infants? An observational study in preterm neonates
The possible effect of light exposure reduction via eye patches after the examination for retinopathy in premature infants? An observational study in preterm neonates Open
Objectives: This study aimed to examine whether infants with and without eye patches differ in terms of vital signs and clinical status after retinopathy of prematurity examination. Methods: Premature infants hospitalized in study center b…
View article: Evaluation of conus medullaris level in newborn infants
Evaluation of conus medullaris level in newborn infants Open
Purpose: Previous studies have reported that the conus medullaris (CM) is located between T12 and L2 in most adults, but no significant ascent has been observed during childhood. There is evidence that the normal position of the CM in an a…
View article: Neonatal Resuscitation Practices in Turkey: A Survey of the Turkish Neonatal Society and the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies
Neonatal Resuscitation Practices in Turkey: A Survey of the Turkish Neonatal Society and the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies Open
This survey provided information on neonatal resuscitation practices in a sample of hospitals from all regions of Turkey and allowed us to see weaknesses in some fields. Although adherence to the guidelines was high among centers, further …
View article: Association between thiol-disulfide hemostasis and transient tachypnea of the newborn in late-preterm and term infants
Association between thiol-disulfide hemostasis and transient tachypnea of the newborn in late-preterm and term infants Open
Background Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN), which is the most common respiratory disease in the neonatal period, increases respiratory workload in newborns. We purposed to evaluate the oxidative stress (OS) status and thiol disulf…
View article: Candidal Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Observational Study
Candidal Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Observational Study Open
In accordance with the literature, this study showed that prolonged MV and longer TPN increased the incidence of fungal sepsis. Therefore, to decrease the fungal sepsis rate of NICU, shortening the hospital stay and effective screening pro…
View article: Thyroid hormones as a potential prognostic markers for neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
Thyroid hormones as a potential prognostic markers for neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy Open
BACKGROUND: Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in newborns. Few studies with conflicting results have been conducted on the effect of perinatal asphyxia and thyroid hormones…
View article: Assessment of risk factors to predict the duration of tachypnea in the management of infants hospitalized with transient tachypnea of newborns.
Assessment of risk factors to predict the duration of tachypnea in the management of infants hospitalized with transient tachypnea of newborns. Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine risk factors to predict the duration of tachypnea in the management of infants hospitalized with transient tachypnea of newborns (TTN). Methods: This prospective study included newborns dia…
View article: Şiddetli neonatal hiperbilirubinemide kurtarma değişimi transfüzyonunun sonuçları
Şiddetli neonatal hiperbilirubinemide kurtarma değişimi transfüzyonunun sonuçları Open
Amaç: Şiddetli hiperbilirubinemili yenidoğanlarda bilirubinin vücuttan uzaklaştırılabilmesi için, kan değişimi (KD) acil bir tedavi yöntemidir. İki yenidoğan yoğun bakım ünitesinde (YYBÜ) KD uygulanan şiddetli hiperbilirubinemili yenidoğan…
View article: Vitamin D Deficiency Prevalence in Late Neonatal Hypocalcemia: A Multicenter Study
Vitamin D Deficiency Prevalence in Late Neonatal Hypocalcemia: A Multicenter Study Open
Objective:Late neonatal hypocalcemia (LNH) is a common metabolic problem associated with hypoparathyroidism, high phosphate intake and vitamin D deficiency, often presenting with seizures. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to evaluat…
View article: The Impact of Treatment Options on Neurodevelopmental Status of Neonates with Jaundice Requiring Exchange Transfusion
The Impact of Treatment Options on Neurodevelopmental Status of Neonates with Jaundice Requiring Exchange Transfusion Open
ÖzGiriş: Yenidoğan sarılığında kan değişimi, yaşamsal önemde ancak riskleri olan girişimsel bir işlemdir
View article: GATA-4 Variants in Two Unrelated Cases with 46, XY Disorder of Sex Development and Review of the Literature
GATA-4 Variants in Two Unrelated Cases with 46, XY Disorder of Sex Development and Review of the Literature Open
The genetic cause of 46, XY disorder of sex development (DSD) still cannot be determined in about half of the cases. GATA-4 haploinsufficiency is one of the rare causes of DSD in genetic males (46, XY). Twenty-two cases with 46, XY …
View article: Risk of autism spectrum disorder in children with a history of hospitalization for neonatal jaundice
Risk of autism spectrum disorder in children with a history of hospitalization for neonatal jaundice Open
Neonatal jaundice, depends on its severity, seems to be one of the possible biological factors associated with subsequent development of and the severity of ASD. Establishing a causal relationship between neonatal jaundice and ASD by more …
View article: Vitamin D Deficiency Prevalence in Late Neonatal Hypocalcemia: A Multicenter Study
Vitamin D Deficiency Prevalence in Late Neonatal Hypocalcemia: A Multicenter Study Open
Vitamin D deficiency prevalence was found to be high in LNH. Efforts to provide vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy should be encouraged. Evaluation of vitamin D status should be included in the workup of LNH.
View article: A Case Report of Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome with Gastrointestinal Dysmotility in a Premature Newborn Delivered Due to Polyhydramnios
A Case Report of Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome with Gastrointestinal Dysmotility in a Premature Newborn Delivered Due to Polyhydramnios Open
There is no reported case dealing with the relationship of polyhydramniosis and possible gastrointestinal dysmotility in fetuses with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome (FSS). A case report and literature review of FSS with gastrointestinal dysmotil…
View article: Prolonged Tracheal Intubation and the Association Between Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A Secondary Analysis of the PDA-TOLERATE trial
Prolonged Tracheal Intubation and the Association Between Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A Secondary Analysis of the PDA-TOLERATE trial Open
View article: Clinical Management in Systemic Type Pseudohypoaldosteronism Due to <i>SCNN1B</i> Variant and Literature Review
Clinical Management in Systemic Type Pseudohypoaldosteronism Due to <i>SCNN1B</i> Variant and Literature Review Open
Systemic pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) is a rare, salt-wasting syndrome that is caused by inactivating variants in genes encoding epithelial sodium channel subunits. Hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, increased aldosterone and…
View article: A novel mutation in ITGB4 gene in a newborn with epidermolysis bullosa, pyloric atresia, and aplasia cutis congenita
A novel mutation in ITGB4 gene in a newborn with epidermolysis bullosa, pyloric atresia, and aplasia cutis congenita Open
View article: Analysis of Pediatric Patients Presenting to a Reference Child Hospital with Poisoning Complaint
Analysis of Pediatric Patients Presenting to a Reference Child Hospital with Poisoning Complaint Open
INTRODUCTION: Although it has different mortality and morbidity rates all over the world, childhood poisoning has an important place among childhood health problems. The increase in health expenditures, retention time and loss of labor cau…
View article: An observational, prospective, multicenter study on rescue high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in neonates failing with conventional ventilation
An observational, prospective, multicenter study on rescue high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in neonates failing with conventional ventilation Open
Rescue HFOV as defined for this population was successful in more than half of the patients with CV failure. Although the response was not associated with gestational age, underlying disease, device used, or initial MV settings, it seemed …
View article: Continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration in the treatment of newborns with an inborn metabolic disease: a single center experience
Continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration in the treatment of newborns with an inborn metabolic disease: a single center experience Open
Background/aim: Most inborn metabolic diseases are diagnosed during the neonatal period. The accumulation of toxic metabolites may cause acute metabolic crisis with long-term neurological dysfunction and death. Renal replacement therapy (R…
View article: PDA-TOLERATE Trial: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial of Treatment of Moderate-to-Large Patent Ductus Arteriosus at 1 Week of Age
PDA-TOLERATE Trial: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial of Treatment of Moderate-to-Large Patent Ductus Arteriosus at 1 Week of Age Open