Respiratory Distress Syndrome or RDS is a lung disease occurring mostly in premature babies due to lung immaturity and surfactant deficiency.Introduction, Definition, and What not to confuse it...
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Jaundice is a prevalent condition among newborn babies, both full-term and premature ones. It often results in additional blood tests, the need for therapy, and delayed discharge home. Lack of...
Phototherapy for Newborn Jaundice – Explanations for Parents.
Every year thousands of newborn babies in the USA receive phototherapy treatment before their discharge home. In fact, the need for phototherapy will be one of the main reasons to delay discharge...
The term prematurity is used to describe a baby born at more than three weeks early from its due date. In this article, I will talk about terms used to describe premature babies and give you basic...
Every year millions of people acquire flu disease; many need admission to the hospital and intensive care unit. Unfortunately, some of us will develop severe complications from the flu and even die....
What is cord blood banking?Cord blood banking refers to the removal of the blood from the umbilical cord and placenta after the baby and placenta had been born to freeze and store it in hope that...