Vinayak Govande
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View article: Diabetic pregnancy: A literature review of maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes
Diabetic pregnancy: A literature review of maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes Open
Of all pregnant women in the United States an average of 1.5% reported to have type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. Our review article will discuss and explore the relationship between pre-pregnancy diabetes and its adverse outcomes in moth…
View article: Cooling Under a Blanketrol System Versus Cooling With an Arctic Sun Thermoregulation System (CATS) for Neonates Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia
Cooling Under a Blanketrol System Versus Cooling With an Arctic Sun Thermoregulation System (CATS) for Neonates Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia Open
Background Despite evidence suggesting improved outcomes in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) treated with therapeutic hypothermia (TH), data on the impact of temperature variability during cooling and its association wit…
View article: Pre-Medications for Non-Emergency Tracheal Intubation in the United States Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Pre-Medications for Non-Emergency Tracheal Intubation in the United States Neonatal Intensive Care Units Open
Despite the well-documented benefits of premedication for NICU intubations, as aligned with AAP recommendations, the US lags behind other nations, with stagnant rates since 2006. This disparity persists despite a rise in written policies, …
View article: Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk in Infants With Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk in Infants With Intraventricular Hemorrhage Open
Background This study evaluates the long-term risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in infants with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) using the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers-Revised with Follow-Up (M-CHAT-R/F) screening tool. …
View article: Comparison of clinical outcomes and biochemical markers in normal and preeclamptic pregnancies: a prospective cohort study
Comparison of clinical outcomes and biochemical markers in normal and preeclamptic pregnancies: a prospective cohort study Open
PreE alters the intrauterine environment by activating chemical mediators that result in maternal and fetal complications.
View article: Acute acalculous cholecystitis in an infant after gastroschisis closure
Acute acalculous cholecystitis in an infant after gastroschisis closure Open
Gastroschisis is a common type of congenital anterior abdominal wall defect with intraabdominal organs exposed outside the abdominal cavity. With modern neonatology and surgical practices, the overall prognosis for infants with gastroschis…
View article: Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk in Infants with Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk in Infants with Intraventricular Hemorrhage Open
Objective: To evaluate the ASD risk in infants with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) using the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers-Revised with Follow Up (M-CHAT-R/F). Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Infants with IVH admit…
View article: Parental perceptions of the impact of neonatal unit visitation policies during COVID-19 pandemic
Parental perceptions of the impact of neonatal unit visitation policies during COVID-19 pandemic Open
Objectives To ascertain parental perceptions of the impact of restricted visiting policies to neonatal intensive care units during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Design Cross-sectional survey of parents impacted by visitation policies. Set…
View article: An unusual cause of neonatal shock: a case report
An unusual cause of neonatal shock: a case report Open
The authors present a premature male neonate who developed subcapsular hematoma of the liver (SHL) secondary to birth trauma during the delivery process. During cesarean section, it was discovered that the infant had suffered birth trauma …
View article: Bilateral Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of the Clavicles in a Newborn
Bilateral Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of the Clavicles in a Newborn Open
Bilateral congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicles is extremely rare. We report a case of this entity presenting in the neonatal period. We highlight the importance of the differential diagnosis when clavicular fracture shows no evidenc…
View article: Safety and Efficacy of Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusions at Different Doses in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Safety and Efficacy of Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusions at Different Doses in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Open
This double-blinded, randomized, crossover study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of 20 mL/kg aliquots of packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusions versus 15 mL/kg aliquot transfusions in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants with ane…
View article: Neonatal Thrombocytopenia as a Consequence of Maternal Preeclampsia
Neonatal Thrombocytopenia as a Consequence of Maternal Preeclampsia Open
Introduction Preeclampsia (preE) is pregnancy-induced hypertension affecting a significant proportion of pregnant women worldwide and can cause detrimental effects in the mother and newborn. Some of the effects in the newborn include neona…
View article: Trends in the Neonatal Mortality Rate in the Last Decade with Respect to Demographic Factors and Health Care Resources
Trends in the Neonatal Mortality Rate in the Last Decade with Respect to Demographic Factors and Health Care Resources Open
To understand factors contributing to the neonatal mortality rate (NMR), we studied trends in the NMR during 2000 to 2009 with respect to demographic factors and health care resources. Birth- and death-linked mortality data for 14,168 neon…