Since its introduction in1989, large loop excision of transformation zone (LLETZ) has been the most popular method used for the treatment of cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN). It has ...

Background Defecation problems occur frequently in infants. A clearer insight into the normal defecation pattern is required to gain a better understanding of abnormal defecation. Aim To describe the ...

Objective To conduct a meta-analysis to determine the association between prenatal drug exposure and risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Design Studies were searched using PubMed, Medline and ...

Correspondence to E Sabrina Twilhaar, Clinical Neuropsychology section Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 1, Amsterdam 1081 BT, The Netherlands; e.s.twilhaar{at}vu.nl Background ...

4 Department of Comparative and Developmental Psychology, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan Correspondence to Dr Katsuya Hirata, Department of Neonatal Medicine, ...

Introduction The use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) has become common practice in obstetric medicine and is used in up to 40% of deliveries. Despite its benefits, the risks associated ...

Objective To determine the accuracy of pre-extubation lung ultrasound (LUS) to predict reintubation in preterm infants born <32 weeks’ gestation. Design Prospective diagnostic accuracy study. Setting ...

Background Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a severe complication of preterm birth and can lead to severe visual impairment or even blindness if untreated. The incidence of ROP requiring treatment ...

Rationale Preterm neonates needing rescue treatments with inotropes and/or inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) (acute critical illnesses, ACIs) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are at high risk of ...

Objective To compare the resistance of interfaces used for the delivery of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in neonates, as measured by the generated system pressure at fixed gas flows ...

Neonatal intubation is an essential but difficult skill to learn. Videolaryngoscopy allows the airway view to be shared by the intubator and supervisor and improves intubation success. Ideally, a ...

1 Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2 Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, British Columbia Children's ...