In this cohort study, there were no differences in mortality rates between Black and white newborns, but Black newborns had higher rates of necrotizing enterocolitis and late-onset sepsis. Continued ...
Encephalopathy can be a late feature and is particularly difficult to diagnose in neonates. Behavioral changes, irritability and reversal of day/night sleep patterns indicate hepatic encephalopathy.
However, in some premature babies (babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy), the ductus arteriosus stays open (which is called patent). This means extra blood may flow into the lungs and cause ...
Moreover, extremely low gestational age neonates (ELGANs), or babies born more than 3 months before the expected date of birth (< 29 weeks gestational age), have a higher likelihood of contracting ...