Two studies published last month in the Journal of Pediatrics have found that post-feed gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in preemies is increased when babies are placed in the right side down or supine positions. Both studies looked at acid reflux in 35-36 week premature babies using state-of-the-art impedance monitoring (unlike pH probe monitors...
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Medical treatment can successfully control the symptoms and complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in the vast majority of... Read more »
There are so many bottles of medication sitting on my kitchen side counter that I have no doubt my poor stomach feels as if it is... Read more »
Researchers say the invasive hospital procedures premature babies endure make them more pain-sensitive, and that these babies could benefit from... Read more »
Older people who were born premature and with very low birth weight have much lower bone mineral density later in life, a new study has found. Read more »
A new study suggests that babies born at 25 weeks or sooner are more likely to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder when they get older.... Read more »
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The smallest baby ever to survive was born just a few months ago, weighing in at just under 10 ounces --... Read more »
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's a virus that causes epidemics of bronchitis and pneumonia in babies worldwide. Respiratory syncytial... Read more »
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