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Caring for a Premature Baby

A baby born at 37 weeks or earlier is termed premature or “preemie.” The premature baby requires special care and attention in an NICU as well as at home.

WhatsApp Incubator to Build Digital Health Solutions in India

WhatsApp Incubator to Build Digital Health Solutions in India

WhatsApp Incubator Programme (WIP) guides the 10 selected organizations in designing, to build a deeper understanding and applicability of their WhatsApp-powered solution.

Is Fresh Breast Milk Better for Preemies Than Pumped or Frozen Milk?

Is Fresh Breast Milk Better for Preemies Than Pumped or Frozen Milk?

Having actual data showing that having fresh milk is best would help change clinical practice to make sure our sickest little babies are getting the best milk possible, especially early in their life when they’re most vulnerable.

Plastic Drapes Could Save Preemies from Hypothermia

Plastic Drapes Could Save Preemies from Hypothermia

Premature babies undergo a catheterization procedure with the peripherally inserted central catheters to get IV fluids and medicines. The use of plastic drapes can help prevent the decrease of body temperatures among these babies, according to a new study.

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Breast Milk Based Fortifiers Improve Health Outcome of Micro Preemies

Breast Milk Based Fortifiers Improve Health Outcome of Micro Preemies

Compared to traditional cow-based milk fortifiers, the human-based milk fortifiers improve the health outcome in severely underweight premature babies. It will help meet the nutritional needs of such babies, without any potential adverse health effects.

New Way to Let Preemies Breathe Easier Discovered

New Way to Let Preemies Breathe Easier Discovered

The new finding helps scientists develop new and cost effective methods to boost innate lung immunity in preterm babies.

World's first Laser Incubator for Blood Developed

World's first Laser Incubator for Blood Developed

World's first blood incubator using laser technology developed could prevent fatal blood transfusions in critically ill patients, reveals a new study.

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Expecting Moms with Type 1 Diabetes More Likely to Deliver a Premature Baby

Expecting Moms with Type 1 Diabetes More Likely to Deliver a Premature Baby

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes are at a higher risk of delivering their baby prematurely, reveals a new study.

New Procedure Benefits Preemies with Most Common Heart Defect

New Procedure Benefits Preemies with Most Common Heart Defect

Newly developed minimally invasive procedure benefits preemies with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the most common heart-related birth defect, which is commonly called a hole in the heart.

Telemedicine Helps Detect Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preemies

Telemedicine Helps Detect Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preemies

Telemedicine was found to be effective than in-person eye exams in treating a rare, but devastating cause of blindness in premature babies.

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Preemie Born Within Just 24 Weeks Survives

Preemie Born Within Just 24 Weeks Survives

In a medical breakthrough, a baby born within a mere 24 weeks survived childbirth, making it one of the youngest premature babies in Andhra Pradesh.

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Blocking Light can Increase Survival of Premature Babies

Blocking Light can Increase Survival of Premature Babies

An easy to implement, fully light-shielded delivery system for parenteral nutrition needs to be developed to reduce mortality rates in premature infants.

Listening to Mother's Heartbeat Beneficial for Premature Babies

Listening to Mother's Heartbeat Beneficial for Premature Babies

Listening to a recording of a mother's voice and heartbeat reduces the number of cardio-respiratory events among premature babies

Preterm Infants Learn to Speak Fast If Parents Converse With Them

Preterm Infants Learn to Speak Fast If Parents Converse With Them

The rate of the vocabulary growth and IQ score are more strongly related to the number of words the parent says per hour to the child than to parent's education and socioeconomic status.

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