Background Although highly beneficial, human milk feeding is challenging in preterm infants
due to adverse NICU factors for the infant and mother. Aim To investigate the effects of an …

Metabolic bone disease of prematurity (MBD) is a condition of reduced bone mineral content
(BMC) compared to that expected for gestational age (GA). Preterm birth interrupts the …

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of an early intervention program in enhancing
visual function in very preterm infants. Methods: We conducted a RCT. We included preterm …

Background Drug-coated balloons (DCB) represent 1 of the most promising innovations in
interventional cardiology and may represent a valid alternative to drug-eluting stents …

Background Preterm birth affects almost 9–11% of newborns and is one of the leading
causes of childhood neurodevelopmental disabilities; the underlying molecular networks are …

The aim of the study was to investigate General Movements'(GMs) neonatal trajectories and
their association with neurodevelopment at three months corrected age (CA) in preterm …

Limited data are available on complementary feeding in preterm infants, who show
increased nutritional needs and are at risk of altered postnatal growth. The aim of this study …

Background Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is often considered a life-saving measure in
preterm neonates. However, it has been associated with detrimental effects on short-term …

Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is largely misused in the neonatal setting. The aim of the study is
to evaluate the impact of a Thromboelastography (TEG)-based Quality Improvement (QI) …

Objectives and Study: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) plays an essential role in infants'
development. Maternal diet and breastmilk are the primary DHA sources for newborns. This …