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- Study Uncovers Blood Signatures Linked To Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
New University of Virginia School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at risk. The findings also represent an important step forward in unraveling the causes of SIDS. - Case Report Omphalocele in Newborns: What You Need to Know
Omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect in which the intestines, liver or other abdominal organs protrude outside the body through the umbilical cord, enclosed in a thin membrane. This condition occurs due to incomplete closure of the abdominal wall during fetal development. - NICU to PICU Transfers: A Critical Juncture in the Trajectory of Neonatal Critical Illness
Critically ill neonates represent some of the most challenging patients encountered in clinical practice. While most infants recover sufficiently to be discharged directly from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), others require ongoing specialized care, beyond the NICU. In these cases, neonatologists and pediatric intensivists collaborate closely to make the difficult decision to transfer care, often after months of dedicated treatment, vigilance and hope.