Other content tagged: infants
Home phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia in term-born babies
A multicentre randomised clinical trial study in Sweden investigated if home phototherapy could be a safe alternative to inpatient phototherapy for otherwise healthy newborn infants with hyperbilirubinemia. Phototherapy in the hospital in infants with neonatal jaundice is a safe and effective treatment without major side effects. The development of fibre optic equipment has made the choice of home phototherapy possible. In a first randomised controlled trial in Sweden comparing home phototherapy with hospital phototherapy, 147…
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Are commercially available formulations a possible alternative for home parenteral nutrition for children?
A descriptive cross-sectional study examined the best option for paediatric patients under home parenteral nutrition (PN), comparing standardised parenteral nutrition with individually tailored prescriptions in 24 infants and children. Currently, guidelines recommend the use of individual prescriptions for home PN in paediatric patients. While the nutrient composition of individualised PN is optimally tailored to each patient’s needs, it usually has a shelf life of only a few days. In contrast, commercially available standardised PN often…
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Professor Dieter Wolke wins award for Distinguished Contributions to British Developmental Psychology
Professor Dieter Wolke from the University of Warwick receives the award for Distinguished Contributions to British Developmental Psychology. With his work Professor Wolke is doing invaluable research on how preterm birth affects brain and psychological long-term development and consequently, the quality of life of preterms. After the announcement Professor Wolke commented: “I am very delighted that I am the 2020 Distinguished Contribution to British Developmental Psychology Award winner. I have to thank my…
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