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Obstetrics & Gynecology
George Mtove, Omari Abdul, Fanny Kullberg, Samwel Gesase, Thomas Scheike, Frederik Molkjaer Andersen, Mwayiwawo Madanitsa, Feiko O. Kuile, Michael Alifrangis, John P. A. Lusingu, Daniel T. R. Minja, Christentze Schmiegelow
Summary: This study aimed to generate sex-specific prediction maps and weight reference charts for the retrospective estimation of birthweight for exclusively breastfed newborns in a low-resource setting. The results showed the rapid decline in weight shortly after delivery, and the prediction maps and reference charts can be used to better assess the weight of newborns and estimate birthweight retrospectively.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Lara Gonzalez-Garcia, Enrique Garcia-Lopez, Belen Fernandez-Colomer, Laura Mantecon-Fernandez, Sonia Lareu-Vidal, Marta Suarez-Rodriguez, Rosa Patricia Arias-Llorente, Gonzalo Solis-Sanchez
Summary: In VLBW preterm infants, there are differences in the prevalence of IUGR and EUGR based on Fenton 2013 charts and INTERGROWTH-21st standards, with good concordance between Fenton and IW-21 for IUGR. IW-21 is more restrictive than Fenton in defining EUGR, and patients diagnosed with EUGR according to IW-21 are more likely to have neonatal morbidity.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nieves Luisa Gonzalez Gonzalez, Enrique Gonzalez Davila, Agustina Gonzalez Martin, Marina Armas, Laura Tascon, Alba Farras, Teresa Higueras, Manel Mendoza, Elena Carreras, Maria Goya
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine if customized fetal growth curves (CCs) excluding abnormal maternal weight are better than standard CCs at identifying small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants. The results showed that the use of the new CCs allowed for a more accurate identification of SGA at risk of adverse perinatal outcomes compared to the standard CCs.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anna P. Smith, Laura P. Ward, Meredith Jane Heinig, Kathryn G. Dewey, Laurie A. Nommsen-Rivers
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the Newborn Weight Loss Tool (NEWT) in identifying exclusively breastfed newborns who develop excess weight loss (EWL). Findings suggest that while sensitivity in predicting EWL is low with NEWT at about 24 hours of life, early test-positive status is associated with indicators of breastfeeding difficulties.
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jianxin Zhao, Ying Yuan, Jing Tao, Chunyi Chen, Xiaoxia Wu, Yimei Liao, Linlin Wu, Qing Zeng, Yin Chen, Ke Wang, Xiaohong Li, Zheng Liu, Jiayuan Zhou, Yangwen Zhou, Shengli Li, Jun Zhu
Summary: This study assessed the impact of applying long-standing Hadlock charts and other fetal growth charts in a Chinese population to predict newborn small for gestational age (SGA). The results showed that the INTERGROWTH-21st standard appears to be a safe option in China, while a reference based on the Chinese population is needed for fat-based biometry. Special care should be taken when applying published charts due to measurement method discrepancies.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nazmiye Tagi, Ayla Ergin, Huelya Selva Bilgen, Eren oezek
Summary: By comparing the number of babies in need of formula supplementation based on the Early Weight Loss Nomograms and a hypothetical weight loss percentage protocol, the study found that using the nomograms could significantly reduce the rate of formula supplementation for newborns.
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Baha Rabi, Kaoutar Benjeddou, Mohamed Idrissi, Anass Rami, Bouchera Mekkaoui, Asmaa El Hamdouchi, Hasnae Benkirane, Amina Barkat, Naima Saeid, Khalid El Kari, Hassan Aguenaou
Summary: Exclusive breastfeeding for twelve months significantly contributes to postpartum weight loss among Moroccan women, showing differences in body composition and human milk intake compared to non-exclusive breastfeeding. The study highlights the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for maternal health and weight management.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer A. Hutcheon, Jessica Liauw
Summary: The study found that there was little practical difference between using a fetal growth reference or a standard to detect small infants, with both methods showing similar results.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hester D. Kamphof, Sanne J. Gordijn, Wessel Ganzevoort, Viki Verfaille, Pien M. Offerhaus, Arie Franx, Eva Pajkrt, Ank de Jonge, Jens Henrichs
Summary: The study aimed to identify the risk of severe adverse perinatal outcomes in newborns across birth weight centiles using three different birth weight charts. The findings showed that none of the charts had good discriminative abilities, suggesting their limited clinical utility in identifying high-risk newborns.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Lu-Lu Zhao, En-Pei Lee, Raymond Nein-Chen Kuo, Stephen Shei-Dei Yang, Su-Cheng Huang, Han-Ping Wu
Summary: The study found that early intervention milk supplementation for newborns with significant birth weight loss can significantly reduce serum bilirubin levels at 72 hours after birth. Consecutive milk supplementation for multiple days may lead to even lower serum bilirubin levels.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Enrica Delfino, Luca Peano, Roberto Giorgio Wetzl, Maria Lorella Gianni, Roberta Netto, Alessandra Consales, Maria Enrica Bettinelli, Daniela Morniroli, Francesca Vielmi, Fabio Mosca, Luca Montagnani
Summary: This observational cohort study found that infants with a weight loss >= 7% within 72 hours after birth were less likely to be exclusively breastfed at 6 months compared to infants with a weight loss <7%. A weight loss >= 7% significantly increased the occurrence of introducing formula milk, complementary feeding, exclusive formula feeding, or weaning during the first 6 months of life.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Andrea Sarmiento-Aguilar, Daniela Horta-Carpinteyro, Alejandra Prian-Gaudiano
Summary: Currently, there are multiple factors affecting the percentage of weight loss in newborns and the rate at which this weight is regained. It is important to recognize that loss of more than 10% of birth weight does not warrant formula supplementation, and diagnostic decisions should prioritize breastfeeding.
BOLETIN MEDICO DEL HOSPITAL INFANTIL DE MEXICO
(2022)
Article
Biology
Samuel Schafer, Felicia Sundling, Anthony Liu, David Raubenheimer, Ralph Nanan
Summary: The study examines the relationships between maternal factors, offspring sex, and prenatal and postnatal weight gain, revealing that maternal ethnicity impacts postnatal weight gain differently in male and female children, and parity and mode of feeding influence weight velocity in female but not male offspring. The findings suggest an increase in maternal resource allocation to consecutive offspring after a male firstborn, potentially mediated by breastfeeding. Further research is needed to elucidate the role of breastfeeding on infant growth and metabolic/cardiovascular diseases, with implications for tailoring infant formula according to sex and birth order.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Pediatrics
Ya-Qin Zhang, Hui Li, Xin-Nan Zong, Hua-Hong Wu
Summary: This study compared the updated Chinese birth size charts with the INTERGROWTH-21st NCSS charts and found differences between the two. The implications of these differences should be noted, and the application of the INTERGROWTH-21st charts in Chinese newborns needs further validation.
WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Yoo-jin Kim, Seung Han Shin, Hannah Cho, Seung Hyun Shin, Seh Hyun Kim, In Gyu Song, Ee-Kyung Kim, Han-Suk Kim
Summary: This study compared growth standards for preterm infants using Intergrowth and Fenton charts, finding that SGA was more prevalent while EUGR was less common under Intergrowth standards. The study revealed that infants with adverse clinical courses were more elaborately categorized using the Intergrowth charts.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Giovanna Bertini, Caterina Coviello, Elena Gozzini, Tommaso Bianconi, Cecilia Bresci, Valentina Leonardi, Carlo Dani
Article
Clinical Neurology
S. Lori, Giovanna Bertini, M. Bastianelli, S. Gabbanini, D. Gualandi, E. Molesti, C. Dani
CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM
(2018)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
C. Dani, V. Vangi, G. Bertini, S. Pratesi, I. Lori, F. Favelli, R. Ciuti, A. Bandinelli, C. Martano, P. Murru, H. Messner, F. Schena, F. Mosca
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2012)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Giovanna Bertini, Serena Elia, Federica Ceciarini, Carlo Dani
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2013)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carlo Dani, Iuri Corsini, Giovanna Bertini, Giulia Fontanelli, Simone Pratesi, Firmino F. Rubaltelli
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2010)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Silvia Lori, Giovanna Bertini, Elisabetta Molesti, Debora Gualandi, Silvia Gabbanini, Maria Elena Bastianelli, Francesco Pinto, Carlo Dani
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2011)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carlo Dani, Iuri Corsini, Giovanna Bertini, Simone Pratesi, Jacopo Barp, Firmino F. Rubaltelli
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2011)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carlo Dani, Saverio Frosini, Pina Fortunato, Giovanna Bertini, Simone Pratesi, Liliana Pollazzi, Roberto Caputo, Agostino La Torre
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2012)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Carlo Dani, Simone Pratesi, Jacopo Barp, Giovanna Bertini, Elena Gozzini, Laura Mele, Letizia Parrini
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2013)
Article
Pediatrics
G. Bertini, S. Elia, S. Lori, C. Dani
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
S. Lori, G. Bertini, S. Gabbanini, M. Bastianelli, C. Cossu, F. Lolli, C. Dani
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2020)
Article
Pediatrics
Sara Cavaliere, Silvia Lori, Maria Bastianelli, Cesarina Cossu, Simonetta Gabbanini, Carlo Dani, Giovanna Bertini
Summary: During Integrated Multiparametric Neurophysiological Monitoring (IMNA), specific EEG patterns characterized by rolandic and temporal spikes and the appearance of a unilateral enhanced Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SEP) were observed in a newborn with suspected hypoxia at birth and microhaemorrhagic and ischaemic lesions. This case report discusses the hypotheses underlying these findings, suggesting that the ischaemic and haemorrhagic lesions in the newborn may have resulted from a neurotransmitter balance failure, which could have triggered the high amplitude potential observed in the EEG.
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Clinical Neurology
Silvia Lori, Simonetta Gabbanini, Maria Bastianelli, Giovanna Bertini, Iuri Corsini, Carlo Dani
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2017)
Article
Pediatrics
Carlo Dani, Livia Drovandi, Giovanna Bertini, Chiara Poggi, Simone Pratesi
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2017)