Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Thomas Schmitz, Muriel Doret-Dion, Loic Sentilhes, Olivier Parant, Olivier Claris, Laurent Renesme, Julie Abbal, Aude Girault, Heloise Torchin, Marie Houllier, Nolwenn Le Sache, Alexandre J. Vivanti, Daniele De Luca, Norbert Winer, Cyril Flamant, Claire Thuillier, Pascal Boileau, Julie Blanc, Veronique Brevaut, Pierre-Emmanuel Bouet, Geraldine Gascoin, Gael Beucher, Valerie Datin-Dorriere, Stephane Bounan, Pascal Bolot, Christophe Poncelet, Corinne Alberti, Moreno Ursino, Camille Aupiais, Olivier Baud
Summary: Comparison between a full dose and a half dose of antenatal betamethasone for preterm delivery showed that the half dose was not non-inferior to the full dose in terms of preventing respiratory distress syndrome. Therefore, reducing the dose of antenatal betamethasone is not recommended.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Joanne M. Said, Amalia Karahalios, Christopher J. Yates, Devaang A. Kevat, Rosalynn Pszczola, Lee-Anne Lynch, Elizabeth Korevaar, Klea Atallah, Vidanka Vasilevski, Linda Sweet, Lex W. Doyle
Summary: The PRECeDe Pilot Trial aimed to assess the feasibility of conducting a multicentre, randomised controlled trial to determine the efficacy of antenatal corticosteroids administration in women with pre-gestational or gestational diabetes undergoing elective caesarean section. The trial's design was a triple blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled pilot RCT conducted in a tertiary maternity hospital in Melbourne, Australia. The results showed that it was feasible to conduct such a trial, with a recruitment rate of 26% and no serious adverse events related to participation.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mark A. Clapp, Alexander Melamed, Taylor S. Freret, Kaitlyn E. James, Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, Anjali J. Kaimal
Summary: This study found that the dissemination of the ALPS trial led to changes in the administration of antenatal corticosteroids and a reduction in morbidity among late-preterm neonates.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Elise O. R. Kearsey, Jasper Been, Vivienne L. Souter, Sarah J. Stock
Summary: This study examined the impact of the publication of the Antenatal Late Preterm Steroids study on the rates of antenatal corticosteroid therapy administration in late preterm births in the United States. The results showed a significant increase in the rates of antenatal corticosteroid therapy administration in late preterm births and full-term births following the online publication of the study. However, this also resulted in an unnecessary increase in the number of full-term infants receiving antenatal corticosteroid therapy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ly-Mee Yu, Mona Bafadhel, Jienchi Dorward, Gail Hayward, Benjamin R. Saville, Oghenekome Gbinigie, Oliver Van Hecke, Emma Ogburn, Philip H. Evans, Nicholas P. B. Thomas, Mahendra G. Patel, Duncan Richards, Nicholas Berry, Michelle A. Detry, Christina Saunders, Mark Fitzgerald, Victoria Harris, Milensu Shanyinde, Simon De Lusignan, Monique I. Andersson, Peter J. Barnes, Richard E. K. Russell, Dan V. Nicolau, Sanjay Ramakrishnan, F. D. Richard Hobbs, Christopher C. Butler
Summary: The study found that inhaled budesonide can reduce recovery time and potentially decrease the risk of hospital admissions or deaths among high-risk COVID-19 patients in the community.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sanjay Chawla, Myra H. Wyckoff, Matthew A. Rysavy, Ravi Mangal Patel, Dhuly Chowdhury, Girija Natarajan, Abbot R. Laptook, Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Edward F. Bell, Seetha Shankaran, Krisa P. Van Meurs, Namasivayam Ambalavanan, Rachel G. Greenberg, Noelle Younge, Erika F. Werner, Abhik Das, Waldemar A. Carlo
Summary: In this study, infants born between GA 22 0/7 and 23 6/7 weeks who received antenatal steroids at GA 22 6/7 weeks or earlier showed greater odds of survival and survival without major morbidity, indicating potential benefits of using antenatal steroids in patients at 22 6/7 weeks of gestation or less.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alexandra H. McKinzie, Ziyi Yang, Evgenia Teal, Joanne K. Daggy, Robert S. Tepper, Sara K. Quinney, Eli Rhoads, Laura S. Haneline, David M. Haas
Summary: This study compared the short-term outcomes of infants born at term to women who received betamethasone for threatened preterm labor. Women receiving betamethasone had higher rates of neonatal intensive care unit admission and small for gestational age in comparison to women who did not receive betamethasone.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ivana R. Babovic, Jelena Dotlic, Radmila Sparic, Miljana Z. Jovandaric, Mladen Andjic, Mirjana Marjanovic Cvjeticanin, Slavica Aksam, Jovan Bila, Lidija Tulic, Dusica Kocijancic Belovic, Vera Plesinac, Jovana Plesinac
Summary: In this article, the pathogenesis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), its impact on fetal physiology and neonatal outcomes, as well as the usage of antenatal corticosteroid therapy (ACST) in GDM-complicated pregnancies, are reviewed. The study involved a search of MEDLINE and PubMed for relevant articles published from 1990 to 2022. The results indicate that GDM is associated with adverse pregnancy course and outcomes, affecting the fetal cardiovascular and nervous system, particularly in preterm neonates. However, the use of ACST during pregnancy should take into account the characteristics of both the mother and fetus. The conclusion suggests that GDM does not influence neonatal outcomes after the introduction of ACST, and the personalized use of ACST should consider its gestational age-specific effects on the developing fetus.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Matias Vieira, Sophie Relph, Walter Muruet-Gutierrez, Maria Elstad, Bolaji Coker, Natalie Moitt, Louisa Delaney, Chivon Winsloe, Andrew M. Healey, Kirstie Coxon, Alessandro Alagna, Annette Briley, Mark Johnson, Louise Page, Donald Peebles, Andrew A. Shennan, Baskaran Thilaganathan, Neil Marlow, Lesley McCowan, Christoph Lees, Deborah Lawlor, Asma Khalil, Jane Sandall, Andrew Copas, Dharmintra Pasupathy, DESiGN Collaborative Group
Summary: This study found no effect of GAP on antenatal detection of SGA compared to standard care. Randomised control trials are needed to further investigate the effectiveness of this strategy.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Sanjay Ramakrishnan, Dan Nicolau, Beverly Langford, Mahdi Mahdi, Helen Jeffers, Christine Mwasuku, Karolina Krassowska, Robin Fox, Ian Binnian, Victoria Glover, Stephen Bright, Christopher Butler, Jennifer Cane, Andreas Halner, Philippa Matthews, Louise Donnelly, Jodie Simpson, Jonathan Baker, Nabil Fadai, Stefan Peterson, Thomas Bengtsson, Peter Barnes, Richard Russell, Mona Bafadhel
Summary: The study found that early administration of inhaled budesonide reduced the likelihood of needing urgent medical care and accelerated recovery time in patients with early COVID-19.
LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Roy Zigron, Ira Erlichman, Misgav Rottenstreich, Simcha Yagel, Joshua Rosenbloom, Shay Porat, Amihai Rottenstreich
Summary: Rescue antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) course improved respiratory and neonatal outcomes in twin gestations, particularly in reducing neonatal morbidity rate and hospital stay significantly.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jesrine Gek Shan Hong, Peng Chiong Tan, Maherah Kamarudin, Siti Zawiah Omar
Summary: In women with controlled gestational diabetes mellitus, antenatal corticosteroids cause sustained maternal hyperglycemia only on the first day, with a generally low magnitude. Prophylactic metformin does not reduce the hyperglycemic effect of antenatal corticosteroids.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gideon M. Hirschfield, Ulrich Beuers, Limas Kupcinskas, Peter Ott, Annika Bergquist, Martti Faerkkilae, Michael P. Manns, Albert Pares, Ulrich Spengler, Michael Stiess, Roland Greinwald, Markus Prols, Dominique Wendum, Uta Drebber, Raoul Poupon
Summary: Budesonide did not improve liver histology in patients with PBC who had insufficient response to UDCA, but demonstrated significant improvements in biochemical markers of disease activity.
JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yaniv Zipori, Ragda Zidan, Roy Lauterbach, Arin Hagag, Yuval Ginsberg, Ido Solt, Zeev Weiner, Amir Kugelman, Ron Beloosesky
Summary: The study suggests that the time of day of maternal betamethasone administration during pregnancy is associated with the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia, with higher risk when administered during peak hours and lower risk during off-peak hours.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Somnath Pal, Syamal Sardar, Nirmalya Sarkar, Moumita Ghosh, Suparna Chatterjee
Summary: The study found that infants who received a complete course of dexamethasone in the late preterm period had a lower incidence of hypoglycemia within 72 hours of life, while there was no significant difference in the unexposed group.
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Mariana Muelbert, Laura Galante, Tanith Alexander, Jane E. Harding, Chris Pook, Frank H. Bloomfield
Summary: This study found that sensory-active volatile fatty acids are major contributors to the smell of preterm breastmilk and are influenced by the lactation stage and maternal characteristics. The concentration of medium-chain fatty acids was higher in colostrum compared to transitional breastmilk, and this concentration was associated with socioeconomic status, gestational diabetes, and ethnicity. Longitudinal analysis showed that fatty acids increased with advancing lactation.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Sophie L. St Clair, Jane E. Harding, Justin M. O'Sullivan, Gregory D. Gamble, Jane M. Alsweiler, Tommi Vatanen, H. P. O. D. Study Group
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of dextrose gel on the neonatal gut microbiome, showing no impact on the microbiome. Mode of birth, type of milk fed, hospital of birth, and ethnicity were associated with differences in the neonatal microbiome.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Aakash B. Rajay, Jane E. Harding
Summary: There is wide variation in guideline recommendations for the management of neonatal hypoglycaemia across New Zealand and Australian neonatal units, including differences in diagnostic thresholds, monitoring methods, and treatment protocols.
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Olivia J. Hofer, Jane E. Harding, Thach Tran, Caroline A. Crowther
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether there were differences in maternal, infant, and childhood health outcomes between the use of dexamethasone or betamethasone as a repeat antenatal corticosteroid for women at risk of preterm birth after an initial course. The results showed that there were no significant differences in health outcomes between the two groups.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luling Lin, Greg D. Gamble, Caroline A. Crowther, Frank H. Bloomfield, Massimo Agosti, Stephanie A. Atkinson, Augusto Biasini, Nicholas D. Embleton, Fernando Lamy Filho, Christoph Fusch, Maria L. Gianni, Hayriye Goezde Kanmaz Kutman, Winston Koo, Ita Litmanovitz, Colin Morgan, Kanya Mukhopadhyay, Erica Neri, Jean-Charles Picaud, Niels Rochow, Paola Roggero, Kenneth Stroemmen, Maw J. Tan, Francesco M. Tandoi, Claire L. Wood, Gitte Zachariassen, Jane E. Harding
Summary: Neonatal nutritional supplements may improve early growth for infants born small, but the effects on long-term growth are uncertain and may vary by sex. These supplements can increase length and bone mineral content in infancy, but do not affect BMI in childhood. Supplementation can enhance height z-score in male toddlers, but not in females.
Article
Neuroimaging
Samson Nivins, Eleanor Kennedy, Benjamin Thompson, Gregory D. Gamble, Jane M. Alsweiler, Russell Metcalfe, Christopher J. D. McKinlay, Jane E. Harding
Summary: The study found that neonatal hypoglycaemia is associated with smaller deep grey matter brain regions and thinner occipital lobe cortex, but does not alter white matter microstructure.
NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nike Franke, Jennifer Rogers, Trecia Wouldes, Kim Ward, Gavin Brown, Monique Jonas, Peter Keegan, Jane Harding
Summary: This pilot study explored parents' perspectives on long-term studies in a multicultural New Zealand context. The parents generally reported satisfaction with the outcomes measured and expressed interest in lifelong goals, such as the impact of parental diabetes. The study identified facilitators, barriers, and benefits of research participation, and suggested improvements for current follow-up studies.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sara T. Mustafa, Jane E. Harding, Clare R. Wall, Caroline A. Crowther
Summary: Adherence to dietary recommendations for women with GDM likely improves health outcomes, such as reducing medication use and adverse postpartum complications, and increasing breastfeeding.
Article
Pediatrics
Deborah L. Harris, Greg D. Gamble, Jane E. Harding
Summary: Treatment of neonatal hypoglycaemia with dextrose gel does not increase the rate of neurosensory impairment, but further assessment of visual processing and growth may be warranted.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ryan Jim San Diego, Nike Franke, Jane Elizabeth Harding, Trecia Ann Wouldes
Summary: Executive function is an important neurocognitive process for self-regulation of behavior and acquisition of social and cognitive competencies. While there are valid measures for adult and adolescent executive function, there is a lack of valid measures for preschool children. This study evaluated the cross-cultural validity and reliability of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function Preschool Version (BRIEF-P) in New Zealand Maori and European parents of children with neonatal hypoglycemia. The results showed that the BRIEF-P is a highly reliable and valid instrument.
CHILD NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jane E. Harding, Aakash Bajirao Rajay, Jane Marie Alsweiler, Gavin Brown, Caroline Anne Crowther, Nike Franke, Greg Gamble, Christopher McKinlay, Barry Milne, Jenny Rogers, Trecia Wouldes
Summary: The ACORN trial aims to assess the impact of different approaches to seeking consent on the rates of data linkage consent in school-age children who participated in neonatal randomised trials. The study will use generalised linear models to test the effects of different factors.
Article
Pediatrics
Anthony G. B. Walters, Luling Lin, Caroline A. Crowther, Greg D. Gamble, Stuart R. Dalziel, Jane E. Harding
Summary: The objective of this study was to present the complete results of the first randomized trial of antenatal corticosteroids conducted 50 years ago using modern analysis and reporting methods. The results showed that antenatal betamethasone administered to women at risk of preterm birth between 24 and less than 37 weeks of gestation significantly reduces the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome, with greater efficacy in male infants than female infants. Doubling the dose of betamethasone does not provide additional benefit.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Sophie L. St Clair, Darren W. T. Dai, Deborah L. Harris, Gregory D. Gamble, Christopher J. D. McKinlay, Samson Nivins, Rajesh K. Shah, Benjamin Thompson, Jane E. Harding
Summary: In the treatment of neonatal hypoglycaemia, dextrose gel is safe and effective, but at 9-10 years old, children in the dextrose gel group had slightly lower visual perception abilities compared to the placebo group.
Article
Ophthalmology
Mukhit Kulmaganbetov, Myra Leung, Jane M. Alsweiler, Joanna Black, Frank H. Bloomfield, Greg D. Gamble, Jane E. Harding, Yannan Jiang, Tanya Poppe, Anna C. Tottman, Trecia A. Wouldes, Benjamin Thompson
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effect of increased protein intake on ophthalmic and visual development in school-age children born very preterm. The results showed that there were subtle and complex associations between early neonatal nutrition and visual development at school age.
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Nike Franke, Trecia Ann Wouldes, Gavin Thomas Lumsden Brown, Kim Ward, Jenny Rogers, Jane E. Harding
Summary: This study explores the views of young adults on their participation in medical research during childhood, specifically focusing on the acceptability of consent and their priorities regarding health, development, and well-being as potential trial outcomes. The findings indicate that participants were comfortable with their parents giving consent on their behalf, but highlighted the challenges of obtaining autonomous child assent. They generally expressed satisfaction with the outcomes investigated in the follow-up studies, while also suggesting additional outcomes of interest such as mental health and learning disabilities.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2023)