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- Findings on Umbilical Cord pH Levels Highlight Need for Updated Thresholds in Neonatal Care
Recent research shows that current thresholds for umbilical cord pH levels may need updating to improve neonatal care. These findings suggest that adjustments to pH level benchmarks could help better predict and manage neonatal outcomes, prompting a review of clinical guidelines. - Approach Developed for Guideline-Concordant Phototherapy in Newborns
In a technical report published online Aug. 26 in Pediatrics, a standardized approach is presented for the use of guideline-concordant phototherapy for the management of hyperbilirubinemia in newborn infants. - Bilirubinemia May Protect Against Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity in Extremely Preterm Infants: Study
The study published in Pediatric Research has revealed intriguing findings regarding bilirubinemia and its potential protective effect against the severity of retinopathy of prematurity in infants born at 29 weeks gestational age or earlier. The research provides new insights into how bilirubin levels might influence the development of retinopathy of prematurity, a serious eye condition affecting premature infants.