Genital mycoplasmas in preterm infants: Prevalence and clinical significance

1991 ◽  
Vol 150 (11) ◽  
pp. 804-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Izraeli ◽  
Z. Samra ◽  
L. Sirota ◽  
P. Merlob ◽  
S. Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Genital Mycoplasmas

Persistent High Activity of the Fetal Adrenal Cortex in Preterm Infants: Is there a Clinical Significance?

2006 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Heckmann ◽  
M F. Hartmann ◽  
Β. Kampschulte ◽  
Η. Gack ◽  
R.-H. Bödeker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Activity ◽  
Adrenal Cortex ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Preterm Infants

Effect of phototherapy on blood endothelin and nitric oxide levels: clinical significance in preterm infants

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo-Sheng Liu ◽  
Hui Wu ◽  
Ben-Qing Wu ◽  
Run-Zhong Huang ◽  
Li-Hua Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Preterm Infants

The clinical significance of microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity with genital mycoplasmas

1997 ◽  
Vol 176 (1) ◽  
pp. S40
Author(s):  
M. Mazor ◽  
R. Chen ◽  
F. Ghezzi ◽  
S. Horowitz ◽  
R. Gomez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Amniotic Cavity ◽  
Microbial Invasion ◽  
Genital Mycoplasmas

scholarly journals Current Controversy on Platelets and Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure in Preterm Infants

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannes Sallmon ◽  
Natalie Timme ◽  
Begüm Atasay ◽  
Ömer Erdeve ◽  
Georg Hansmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Patent Ductus Arteriosus ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Ductus Arteriosus ◽  
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors ◽  
Patent Ductus ◽  
Platelet Transfusions

Platelets are critically involved in murine patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure. To date, the clinical significance of these findings in human preterm infants with PDA is still controversial. We discuss the available study data on the role of platelets for PDA closure in preterm infants: Several mostly retrospective studies have yielded conflicting results on whether thrombocytopenia contributes to failed spontaneous ductal closure. The same applies to investigations on the role of thrombocytopenia as a risk factor for unsuccessful ductus arteriosus closure by pharmacological treatment with cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Nonetheless, recent meta-analyses have concluded that thrombocytopenia constitutes an independent risk factor for both failed spontaneous and pharmacological PDA closure in preterm infants. However, the available investigations differ in regard to patient characteristics, diagnostic strategies, and treatment protocols. Several studies suggest that impaired platelet function rather than platelet number is critically involved in failure of ductus arteriosus closure in the preterm infant. A recent randomized-controlled trial on platelet transfusions in preterm infants with PDA failed to show any benefit for liberal vs. restrictive transfusion thresholds on PDA closure rates. Importantly, liberal transfusions were associated with an increased rate of intraventricular hemorrhage, and thus should be avoided. In conclusion, the available evidence suggests that thrombocytopenia and platelet dysfunction contribute to failure of spontaneous and pharmacological PDA closure in preterm infants. However, these platelet effects on PDA seem to be of only moderate clinical significance. Furthermore, platelet transfusions in thrombocytopenic preterm infants in order to facilitate PDA closure appear to cause more harm than good.

Auditory Arousal in Preterm Infants

1984 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kay Lynn Copriviza ◽  
Cynthia Gayle Lima
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Infants
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