The gestational age boundary separating infants considered too immature for intensive care
from infants who may benefit has shifted dramatically during the past 50 years. In 1971, a …

Liquid biopsies that measure circulating cell-free RNA (cfRNA) offer an opportunity to study
the development of pregnancy-related complications in a non-invasive manner and to …

Very low birth weight (VLBW;< 1500 g birth weight) infants are substantially more likely to be
born to black than to non-black mothers, predisposing them to potentially preventable …

Background The impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection remains unclear. In this study, we
evaluated the risk of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on birth outcomes and how this is …

Importance Phthalate exposure is widespread among pregnant women and may be a risk
factor for preterm birth. Objective To investigate the prospective association between urinary …

Background Infants born with low birth weight (LBW), ie less than 2500g, is considered an
important factor of malnutrition in Asia. In India, research related to this issue is still …

Despite evidence to support the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy,
and clear recommendations from professional organizations and the Centers for Disease …

Background Several meta analyses have concluded n-3 fatty acids, including
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduce early preterm birth (EPB,< 34 weeks), however, the …

Importance Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding retinal disease with
poorly defined epidemiology. Understanding of which infants are most at risk for developing …

This article conducts a benefit-cost analysis of a child allowance. Through a systematic
literature review of the highest quality evidence on the causal effects of cash and near-cash …