Introduction Survival from even very premature birth is improving, but long-term respiratory
morbidity following neonatal chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)) has …

Method: This study is a systematic review. Searches were performed until May 31, 2024, in
the electronic databases including Medline, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus …

Objective The decision for tracheostomy for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is highly
variable and often dictated by local practice. We aimed to characterize morbidity, mortality …

Aim This study aims to construct a prediction model for histological chorioamnionitis (HCA)
and analyze the associations between the predicted risk of HCA and adverse outcomes in …

Objective To evaluate the impact of small for gestational age (SGA) on outcomes of very
preterm infants at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH), Cape Town, South Africa. Study design …

Objectives Most studies of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) for prevention of bronchopulmonary
dysplasia (BPD) in premature infants have focused on short-term mortality and morbidity …

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a complication of preterm and low birth weight
infants. The incidence of BPD has not decreased over the past 20 years. Complications of …

Objectives To investigate the use of intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) to study
microperfusion and microstructural characteristics of lungs, brain, and placenta in normal …

Background Respiratory distress in newborns, which may lead to risks of morbidity and
death, is one of the reasons for a referral to the more advanced health facilities. Respiratory …

Objectives To assess if intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) was associated with reduced
lung function at 16–19 years. Working Hypothesis Very prematurely born young people who …