Background The long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA) are considered essential for maturation of the developing …

Objectives We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of all the available
evidence to assess the efficacy and safety of paracetamol for the treatment of patent ductus …

Importance It is unclear which umbilical cord management strategy is the best for preventing
mortality and morbidities in preterm infants. Objective To systematically review and conduct …

Objective To investigate technical success and safety of percutaneous patent ductus
arteriosus closure in infants≤ 1.5 kg. Study design A systematic review and meta-analysis …

Objective Surfactant administration via a thin catheter (STC) is an alternative to surfactant
administration post endotracheal intubation in preterm infants with respiratory distress …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) delivered via binasal prongs has been the
cornerstone of respiratory management in preterm infants. Though effective, the use of …

Limited evidence exists to support the withholding of feeds during packed red blood cell
(PRBC) transfusion to reduce the incidence of transfusion-associated necrotizing …

Objective: To conduct a systematic review of strategies for the management of transient
tachypnoea of the newborn (TTN). Methods: The Cochrane Collaboration and PRISMA …

Objective: To determine whether post-extubation respiratory support via nsNIPPV decreases
the need for mechanical ventilation (MV) compared to nasal continuous positive airway …

Objective To compare transcutaneous bilirubin with total serum bilirubin in preterm neonates
after initiation of phototherapy. Methods Jaundice was assessed in 30 preterm neonates …