OBJECTIVE Late preterm infants have an increased risk of morbidity relative to term infants. We sought to determine the rate, temporal trend, risk factors, and reasons for 30-day readmission. METHODS…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Hypoglycemia occurs in 5% to 15% of neonates in the first few days. A significant proportion requires admission for intravenous fluids. Dextrose gel may reduce admissions and…
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) believes that current data show that hospitals and accredited birth centers are the safest settings for birth in the United States. The AAP does…
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ABSTRACT Objective To summarize the findings of recent studies on neonatal weight changes that occur in the early weeks of life among full-term, breastfed newborns. Data Sources Using the keywords…