The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2013
Association between feeding difficulties and language delay in preterm infants using Bayley Scales of Infant Development-Third Edition.
To evaluate the relationship between abnormal feeding patterns and language performance on the Bayley Scales of Infant Development-Third Edition at 18-22 months adjusted age among a cohort of extremely premature infants. ⋯ At 18 months adjusted age, premature infants with a history of feeding difficulties are more likely to have language delay. Neuromotor impairment and days of mechanical ventilation are both important risk factors associated with these outcomes.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEfficacy and safety of continuous infusion of fentanyl for pain control in preterm newborns on mechanical ventilation.
To evaluate the analgesic superiority and the safety equivalence of continuous fentanyl infusions versus fentanyl boluses in preterm infants on mechanical ventilation. ⋯ In very preterm infants on mechanical ventilation, continuous fentanyl infusion plus open-label boluses of fentanyl does not reduce prolonged pain, but does reduce acute pain and increase side effects compared with open-label boluses of fentanyl alone.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2013
Clinical, biochemical, and neuroimaging findings predict long-term neurodevelopmental outcome in symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus infection.
To evaluate clinical, biochemical, and neuroimaging findings as predictors of neurodevelopmental outcome in patients with symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). ⋯ Adjusted head circumference, CSF β2-m level, and neuroimaging studies have prognostic significance for neurodevelopmental outcome in newborns with congenital CMV. A combination of early findings improves the predictive value.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2013
Comparative StudyIncidence of sports-related concussion among youth football players aged 8-12 years.
To determine the risk of concussion among youth football players (ages 8-12 years). ⋯ The overall IR for concussion in youth football players aged 8-12 years was comparable with that reported previously for high school and collegiate samples. However, participation in games was associated with an increase in risk of concussion compared with practices, which was higher than rates previously reported for high school and collegiate athletes. Younger players were slightly less likely to incur a concussion than were older players.