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View article: Five‐Minute Apgar Scores and Its Prognostic Value for Mortality and Severe Morbidity in Very Preterm Infants: A Multinational Cohort Study
Five‐Minute Apgar Scores and Its Prognostic Value for Mortality and Severe Morbidity in Very Preterm Infants: A Multinational Cohort Study Open
Objective To examine associations between a 5‐min Apgar score < 7 and severe neonatal outcomes in very preterm (VPT) infants and how results are impacted by variations in assigning Apgar scores within an international context. Design Prosp…
View article: Comparing Italian versus European strategies and technologies for respiratory care in NICU: results of a survey of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS) and the Italian Society of Neonatology (SIN)
Comparing Italian versus European strategies and technologies for respiratory care in NICU: results of a survey of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS) and the Italian Society of Neonatology (SIN) Open
View article: Associations of language barriers with very preterm children’s behavioural and socio-emotional problems across Europe
Associations of language barriers with very preterm children’s behavioural and socio-emotional problems across Europe Open
Background Very preterm birth (<32 weeks gestation, VP), immigrant background, and language barriers are all independently associated with a high risk for mental health problems in childhood, but research has neglected the long-term develo…
View article: Health-related quality of life at 5 years of age for children born very preterm with congenital anomalies: a multi-national cohort study
Health-related quality of life at 5 years of age for children born very preterm with congenital anomalies: a multi-national cohort study Open
Background This study aimed to investigate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at 5 years of age of European children born very preterm across multi-dimensional outcomes by presence and severity of congenital anomalies. Methods The …
View article: Laryngeal Mask Airway in Neonatal Resuscitation: A Survey of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies
Laryngeal Mask Airway in Neonatal Resuscitation: A Survey of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies Open
Introduction: Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) use in neonatal resuscitation is limited despite existing evidence and recommendations. This survey investigated the knowledge and experience of healthcare providers on the use of the LMA and explo…
View article: The early educational environment at five years of age in a European cohort of children born very preterm: challenges and opportunities for research
The early educational environment at five years of age in a European cohort of children born very preterm: challenges and opportunities for research Open
View article: A Survey of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies on Neonatal Respiratory Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
A Survey of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies on Neonatal Respiratory Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units Open
(1) Background: Our survey aimed to gather information on respiratory care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in the European and Mediterranean region. (2) Methods: Cross-sectional electronic survey. An 89-item questionnaire focusing…
View article: Variation in follow-up for children born very preterm in Europe
Variation in follow-up for children born very preterm in Europe Open
Background Children born very preterm (<32 weeks of gestation) face high risks of neurodevelopmental and health difficulties compared with children born at term. Follow-up after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit is essenti…
View article: Apgar Score and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at Age 5 Years in Infants Born Extremely Preterm
Apgar Score and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at Age 5 Years in Infants Born Extremely Preterm Open
Importance The Apgar score is used worldwide as an assessment tool to estimate the vitality of newborns in their first minutes of life. Its applicability to estimate neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants born extremely preterm (EPT; &…
View article: Pharmacokinetics of Oral Spironolactone in Infants Up to 2 Years of Age
Pharmacokinetics of Oral Spironolactone in Infants Up to 2 Years of Age Open
Purpose Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic used for decades. Until now, pharmacokinetic (PK) studies of spironolactone have not been conducted in infants and therefore pediatric dosing is based on expert opinion. We aimed to de…
View article: Depressive symptoms in mothers of preterm infants before and during COVID‐19 restrictions in neonatal intensive care units
Depressive symptoms in mothers of preterm infants before and during COVID‐19 restrictions in neonatal intensive care units Open
Aim Little is known about the specific restriction measures used in intensive care units (NICUs) during the COVID‐19 pandemic and their impact on parental well‐being. Hence, this study aimed to assess the association between restriction me…
View article: Risk factors for cerebral palsy and movement difficulties in 5-year-old children born extremely preterm
Risk factors for cerebral palsy and movement difficulties in 5-year-old children born extremely preterm Open
View article: Health-related quality of life of children born very preterm: a multinational European cohort study
Health-related quality of life of children born very preterm: a multinational European cohort study Open
View article: Supplementary Material for: Neonatal Resuscitation Practices in Europe: A Survey of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies
Supplementary Material for: Neonatal Resuscitation Practices in Europe: A Survey of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies Open
Background: We aimed to evaluate the policies and practices about neonatal resuscitation in a large sample of European hospitals. Methods: This was a cross-sectional electronic survey. A 91-item questionnaire fo…
View article: Economic costs at age five associated with very preterm birth: multinational European cohort study
Economic costs at age five associated with very preterm birth: multinational European cohort study Open
View article: Prevalence of congenital cryptorchidism in Estonia
Prevalence of congenital cryptorchidism in Estonia Open
Background Cryptorchidism is one of the most common urogenital malformations. Cryptorchidism prevalence varies greatly in different countries and populations. The aim of the current study was to determine and analyse cryptorchidism prevale…
View article: Maternal education and cognitive development in 15 European very-preterm birth cohorts from the RECAP <i>Preterm</i> platform
Maternal education and cognitive development in 15 European very-preterm birth cohorts from the RECAP <i>Preterm</i> platform Open
Background Studies are sparse and inconclusive about the association between maternal education and cognitive development among children born very preterm (VPT). Although this association is well established in the general population, ques…
View article: Strategies for assessing the impact of loss to follow-up on estimates of neurodevelopmental impairment in a very preterm cohort at 2 years of age
Strategies for assessing the impact of loss to follow-up on estimates of neurodevelopmental impairment in a very preterm cohort at 2 years of age Open
View article: Parents’ ratings of post-discharge healthcare for their children born very preterm and their suggestions for improvement: a European cohort study
Parents’ ratings of post-discharge healthcare for their children born very preterm and their suggestions for improvement: a European cohort study Open
View article: Unit policies regarding tocolysis after preterm premature rupture of membranes: association with latency, neonatal and 2-year outcomes (EPICE cohort)
Unit policies regarding tocolysis after preterm premature rupture of membranes: association with latency, neonatal and 2-year outcomes (EPICE cohort) Open
View article: Priorities for collaborative research using very preterm birth cohorts
Priorities for collaborative research using very preterm birth cohorts Open
Objectives To develop research priorities on the consequences of very preterm (VPT) birth for the RECAP Preterm platform which brings together data from 23 European VPT birth cohorts. Design and setting This study used a two-round modified…
View article: Cohort Profile: Effective Perinatal Intensive Care in Europe (EPICE) very preterm birth cohort
Cohort Profile: Effective Perinatal Intensive Care in Europe (EPICE) very preterm birth cohort Open
The EPICE cohort is a geographically defined study of still-births and live births from 22 þ 0 to 31 þ 6 weeks of gestation in 19 European regions (Fig. 1). Regions were selected with respect to geographic and organizational diversity and …
View article: EPICE cohort: two-year neurodevelopmental outcomes after very preterm birth
EPICE cohort: two-year neurodevelopmental outcomes after very preterm birth Open
Objective To determine whether the variation in neurodevelopmental disability rates between populations persists after adjustment for demographic, maternal and infant characteristics for an international very preterm (VPT) birth cohort usi…
View article: Mode of delivery and mortality and morbidity for very preterm singleton infants in a breech position: A European cohort study
Mode of delivery and mortality and morbidity for very preterm singleton infants in a breech position: A European cohort study Open
View article: Wide variation in severe neonatal morbidity among very preterm infants in European regions
Wide variation in severe neonatal morbidity among very preterm infants in European regions Open
Objective To investigate the variation in severe neonatal morbidity among very preterm (VPT) infants across European regions and whether morbidity rates are higher in regions with low compared with high mortality rates. Design Area-based c…
View article: Enneaegse sünnituse ja enneaegse vastsündinu perinataalperioodi ravijuhend
Enneaegse sünnituse ja enneaegse vastsündinu perinataalperioodi ravijuhend Open
Eesti Arst 2017; 96(7):422–432
View article: Association of Short Antenatal Corticosteroid Administration-to-Birth Intervals With Survival and Morbidity Among Very Preterm Infants
Association of Short Antenatal Corticosteroid Administration-to-Birth Intervals With Survival and Morbidity Among Very Preterm Infants Open
Antenatal corticosteroids may be effective even if given only hours before delivery. Therefore, the infants of pregnant women at risk of imminent preterm delivery may benefit from its use.
View article: Variability in Very Preterm Stillbirth and In-Hospital Mortality Across Europe
Variability in Very Preterm Stillbirth and In-Hospital Mortality Across Europe Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Stillbirth and in-hospital mortality rates associated with very preterm births (VPT) vary widely across Europe. International comparisons are complicated by a lack of standardized data collection and differences i…
View article: Signal Enhancement in the HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis of spironolactone and its metabolites using HFIP and NH4F as eluent additives
Signal Enhancement in the HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis of spironolactone and its metabolites using HFIP and NH4F as eluent additives Open
View article: High variability in the dosing of commonly used antibiotics revealed by a Europe-wide point prevalence study: implications for research and dissemination
High variability in the dosing of commonly used antibiotics revealed by a Europe-wide point prevalence study: implications for research and dissemination Open