Abstract Purpose of Review Preterm birth is the leading cause of death worldwide in
children< 5 years of age; however, technology and advances in medical knowledge are …

The third trimester of pregnancy represents a sensitive phase for infant brain plasticity when
a series of fast-developing cellular events (synaptogenesis, neuronal migration, and …

The human body generates various forms of subtle, broadband acousto-mechanical signals
that contain information on cardiorespiratory and gastrointestinal health with potential …

Objective To 1) define predictors of parent presence, any holding, holding in arms, and skin-
to-skin care in the NICU and 2) investigate the relationships between parent participation …

Brain development is largely shaped by early sensory experience. However, it is currently
unknown whether, how early, and to what extent the newborn's brain is shaped by exposure …

Background Infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are subjected to stress,
including sound of high intensity. The sound environment in the NICU is louder than most …

It is well documented that the stress of separation of mother and baby can lead to short-term
physiological instability as well as neurological, sociological or psychological consequences …

Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the brain to make short-or long-term modifications to
the strength and number of its synaptic neuronal connections in response to incoming …

White noise machines are among the most popular devices to facilitate infant sleep. We
introduce the first contactless system that uses white noise to achieve motion and respiratory …

Preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often close their eyes in response
to bright lights, but they cannot close their ears in response to loud sounds. The sudden …