Neonatal/Perinatology

A report offers much needed information on whether very young children are at greater risk of having a severe disease course of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

An investigation looks into whether fetal surgery for myelomeningocele leads to better outcomes for the child than the standard postnatal repair.

A report examines whether a Centers for Disease Control Program has improved management of infants born to mothers who are hepatitis B surface antigen–positive.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is linked to hearing loss in affected children. An investigation looks into whether the viral load impacts this risk.

An investigation provides insight on whether cognitive behavioral therapy for treating a mother’s postpartum depression (PPD) can also reduce the risk of emotion regulatory and psychiatric problems in her child.

A newborn boy born via normal vaginal delivery at 38.6 weeks gestation to a 33-year-old G5P2022 mother presented at birth with an asymptomatic 8-mm red, papulonodule with central crusting on the right cheek. What's the diagnosis?

Plagiocephaly has become an increasingly common diagnosis for infants. A study examines whether it could offer a clue about the child's risk of developmental delay.

Many changes have happened in medical care to protect patients and prevent further spread of COVID-19. An investigation looks at whether newborns can be roomed-in with and breastfed by mothers who have been infected.

Lipid emulsions available on the market have evolved over time. Here's the latest information.

When faced with a fussy infant, it's common to think acid reflux is the cause, but a recent report indicates that it may be time to think of other causes.

It’s been long understood that a mother’s health and life before pregnancy can have an impact on her offspring’s development. An investigation offers some insight into how a father’s early life stress can alter his offspring’s brain development.

Native Americans are disproportionately impacted by early childhood obesity. Can home visits help turn the tide?

Colic is a common complaint among infants. A study examines whether prenatal exposure to probiotics can reduce the risk of colic.

Prolonged bottle feeding can have oral health consequences for a child. A study examines whether counseling parents by telephone helped end the practice.

Often what parents reach for to relieve a child’s pain or fever, a new meta-analysis looks at the efficacy and safety of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

Many newborns get a blood transfusion because of surgery, but could preoperative blood transfusion do more harm than good?

Breastfeeding has a number of positive influences on a child. Is reducing infections one them?

A number of abnormal head shapes can occur during development in the womb. A recent guide is available to help pediatricians assess these issues and understand when to seek a referral.

Controlling exposure to antibiotics is important for stewardship programs, and is even more important in neonatal intensive care unit. A report on a quality improvement program offers some good news.

An investigation looks into whether exposure to maternal epidural during delivery has an impact on risk for autism spectrum disorder.

An investigation examines how governmental spending, in both health and nonhealth areas, can impact infant mortality rates.

A report examines the impact of Medicaid funding on how many neonates undergo circumcision.

Newborn screenings can help with a number of conditions. An investigation examines the impact of them on the outcomes of children with inherited metabolic diseases.

During a newborn's initial examination, doctors discovered a non-erythematous, midline, suprapubic dimple located 5 cm below the level of the umbilicus. The remainder of the examination was unremarkable. On the second day of life, the newborn had a wet diaper with urine appearing to originate from 2 separate sources, including the dimple. What's the diagnosis?

Catching congenital cytomegalovirus can help improve the outcomes for affected children. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition shares insights on screening and treating the infection.

Early introduction of allergenic foods has been shown to help reduce the risk of allergy development, but can it do the same for celiac disease?

Recent years have illustrated how much the gut microbiome impacts health. A new report discusses what it can tell us about very preterm newborns’ outcomes.

Extreme low birth weight is linked to suboptimal outcomes. A new report looks at how early hypoxemic respiratory failure and extreme low birth weight can influence survival.

The 2016 Zika epidemic made microcephaly a common term, but a new investigation indicates that congenital cytomegalovirus, which is much less studied, could be an even bigger cause of the birth defect.

A research team in Australia has tied early exposure dust mite allergens through breast milk to later development of food allergies.