Background. The method of skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo care [KC]) has shown
physiologic, cognitive, and emotional gains for preterm infants; however, KC has not been …

Objective. Nosocomial infections are a serious problem among very low birth weight (VLBW)
infants. We studied the association between late-onset sepsis (LOS) and mortality and …

The developmental trajectories of specific forms of maternal touch during natural caregiving
were examined across the first year in relation to the development of mother–infant …

Background. Late-onset sepsis (LOS) is an important cause of mortality among very low birth
weight (VLBW) infants, and deaths occurring within 3 days after the onset of sepsis can …

Background: Congenital subependymal pseudocysts are incidental findings that are found
in 05-5.2% of neonates during postmortem examination or head ultrasonography. In our …

Background. Neonatal acquired fungal sepsis (AFS) is a risky condition that warrants every
effort for early diagnosis and management. Methods. We retrospectively reviewed the …

Objective: Hemivertebra is a rare congenital spinal anomaly where only one side of the
vertebral body develops, resulting in deformation of the spine, such as scoliosis, lordosis, or …

OBJECTIVES. The goals were to determine the incidence of iatrogenic events in NICUs and
to determine whether awareness of iatrogenic events could influence their occurrence …

Background & Aims: Selenium (Se) deficiency may have deleterious effects on premature
infants. Umbilical cord (UC) Se concentrations presumably reflect fetal Se concentrations …

Objective: To assess the immediate and sustained effects of Kangaroo Care on reaction to
pain of premature infants. Patients and methods: A controlled, within‐subject randomized …