Premature

Unpredictable Premature Birth

Home monitors designed to measure the frequency of uterine contractions do not improve identification of women likely to give birth early. Alternative methods such as measuring the cervix or analysing// foetal fibronectin were also found to have little bearing on premature birth, suggesting that it is almost impossible to predict when this is likely to occur. Dr Jay Iams and colleagues...

Mothers with periodontitis may deliver premature babies

The more the mouth affected with periodontal disease, the more likely a woman is to deliver a premature baby, according to an ongoing study of more than 1500 pregnant women.// Past studies have shown that women with periodontal disease may be up to seven times more likely to deliver a preterm low birth weight baby. The women in the study had no other major risk factors for preterm bir...

Death due to premature heartbeat after exercise

Frequent ventricular ectopy, another name for premature heart beat, during recovery after exercise has been found by researchers to be a better predictor of an increased risk of death and one that occurs during exercise. Doctors from Cleveland Clinic Foundation observed 29,244 patients with no history of heart failure, valve disease or arrhythmia. They were referred to an exercise test to see if...

Women who conceive after a year have a higher chance of giving birth prematurely

The reasons for premature birth are a mystery in nearly half of the cases, Some pre-term births are caused by maternal or fetal stress,// infections, high blood pressure, bleeding or stretching of the uterus. But in the rest, the reason is unknown , experts say fertility troubles could explain part of the problem. Premature birth -- when the baby is delivered before 37 weeks of pregnanc...

Women who conceive after a year have a higher chance of giving birth prematurely

The reasons for premature birth are a mystery in nearly half of the cases, Some pre-term births are caused by maternal or fetal stress, infections, high blood pressure, //bleeding or stretching of the uterus. But in the rest, the reason is unknown , experts say fertility troubles could explain part of the problem. Premature birth -- when the baby is delivered before 37 weeks of pregnancy...

Benefits of Nitric Oxide in the Treatment of Premature Infants

Chronic lung disease is a primary long-term complication among premature infants suffering from respiratory distress syndrome.// These infants are at greater risk for pulmonary hypertension and impaired growth, and they also have a sharply increased risk of developing neurological problems. A new study finds premature infants who have trouble breathing can benefit from treatment with i...

Gene is related to premature ageing disease

Scientists from National Cancer Institute Maryland USA had found out a gene that is related to the disease of premature ageing// called Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. The disease is caused by a point mutation in the gene called LMNA. This gene is one of the major genes that lead to the physiology of mammals and reside in mammalian cell nucleus. Fibroblasts from the individual w...

Drug for cancer may help restrict premature labor

An anti cancer drug that is used to treat cancers of breast, bowel and lung can help women// in preventing premature labor. The drug acts on the function of a hormone receptor protein in the uterus that is associated with the process of delivery. Researchers from the University of Newcastle had found out that the cancer drug called Trichostatin A, also known as TSA, affects the human s...

Premature Babies More Likely If Women Have Higher Protein Albumin In Urine

Women who loose protein in the urine or albuminuria (albumin is major part// the protein spectrum in the body) are more likely to have pre-mature babies according to a study. A simple, inexpensive test for urinary albumin may help doctors to predict mothers-to-be at risk who are likely to deliver early. A study was released in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (the official journ...

Hyaluronic Acid – A Boon To The Problem Of Premature Infant

The complexity of the brain and its function has always left man dazzled for generations. In a key to solving this puzzle, some key factors// have been identified that could answer the question regarding what prevents brain damage repair in premature babies and hence help treat prematurity. Identification of some of the key factors that also prevent brain damage repair in neurological d...

Premature Aging Can Be Managed With Anti-Cancer Drugs In Future

In a surprising development, a research team led by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), has found that a class of experimental anti-cancer drugs also shows promise in laboratory studies for treating a fatal genetic disorder that causes premature aging. // These drugs belong to a class of farnesyltransferase inhibitors (FTIs), and are currently being tested in people wi...

Number Of Babies Born Prematurely Nears Historic Half Million Mark In US

Nearly a half million American babies were born prematurely in a single year, according to a government report issued today, putting them at increased risk for death and disability. // Some 12.3 percent of all babies – 499,008 infants -- were born prematurely (less than 37 weeks gestation) in 2003. That's up from 12.1 percent (or about 480,000 babies) in 2002 – and an increase of more th...

Physicians To Discuss Ways To Save Premature Babies From RSV

Physicians from across the world are gathering for National Association of Neonatal Nurses Lead Media Teleconference, USA, to review that data and discuss ways of preventing occurrence of RSV to premature babies. // More than 300,000 premature infants are born prior to 36 weeks gestation each year in the United States, approximately one every 60 seconds. Underdeveloped lungs and weak i...

Winter Premature Babies Face Threat From Lung Disease

Babies born prematurely in winter may be more at risk from lung infections, like RSV, than their counterparts born in a different season//. With premature births at a record high, more babies are facing serious health challenges in their first year. These problems include respiratory infections that can compromise infants’ lung function, leading to potentially serious respiratory probl...

New Research To Study Brain Changes In Premature Births

Professor Torsten Baldeweg and his colleagues from the Institute of Child Health will be studying the changes in brain of children’s who were born premature.// The study will focus on the changes in their brain activity during their life time. The study will help to identify and understand the problems in their brain which could help to support and assist treatment in these children’s. This study...

India’s smallest premature baby brings immense joy to Indian parent

The quality of health care in India has greatly improved over the few years and continues to do so. Adding proof to the above statement is the achievement where a premature baby of less than 26 weeks //has been saved due to appropriate medical care. This will be the third case of saving such babies. A full term pregnancy means the foetus completes nine months and a week. If the baby is d...

Brain development compromised in premature babies

In addition to providing nutrition and support for the developing fetus, a womb confers safety and security to the developing fetus. It has now been found out that a womb is even necessary for normal brain development. // Premature babies taken care of by artificial means have been found to have a poor brain development when compared to full term babies. An ultrasound scan done rega...

Difficult Pregnancy Linked to Premature Heart Problems

The risk of becoming a victim to heart disease increased if the infant died in the womb or its growth was restricted by any external factors. "The risk of premature cardiovascular disease is higher after a maternal placental syndrome, //especially when the fetus is adversely affected," said Dr Joel Ray, a lead researcher of the study. "We believe the maternal placental syndrome should be consider...

Critical Decisions Have To Be Taken By Mothers Of Premature Babies

Critical decisions have to be taken by mothers who are about to deliver premature babies, as the babies are likely to suffer from long-term disabilities, and their survival rates are lower // . Annie Janvier and Keith Barrington belonging to Canada’s Royal Victoria Hospital reviewed the records the records of about 72 babies who ran the risk of premature birth during the 1999 to 2002 time period,...

Premature birth linked with pregnant women on night shift

In a study by researchers of University of North Carolina reveal that women working night shifts have higher incidence of premature delivery. //This links an external factor like night shift with movements in the uterus.The study shows that this factor can influence premature delivery by 50%. The study studies and analysed the working conditions of 1,900 pregnant women. Additionally the...

Metronidazole Increases Risk Of Premature Deliveries.

In Britain a study was conducted on the usefulness of the antibiotic metronidazole. This is because in England around 42,500 babies are born before their full term// (22-36 weeks). Western Europe has the highest number of under weigh babies. This dug was prescribed usually to pregnant women to reduce the risk of premature babies. In a single week there were twenty premature babies born...

Human Milk Center Caters To Premature Babies

The Human Milk Center at India’s Mumbai City has been providing mother's milk to newborn babies. The Human Milk Center at the Sion Hospital caters// to newborns and premature babies whose mothers do not lactate. The deprivation of breast milk, which contains a right balance of nutrients and is the most easily digestible food for babies, could lead to lower IQ levels and weaker immune systems, ap...

Premature Babies Give It Their Best Shot To Overcome Difficulty

In a study conducted by researchers at McMaster University, it has been found that low birth weight babies are as competent as infants with normal birth weight. // Infact, they have been found to attain similar education levels, employment and enjoy similar levels of independence as their counterparts. The results of the interesting study can be found in the latest issue of the Journal of America...

Premature Babies Can Lead Normal Lives

Prematurely born children can also lead normal lives in a competitive world, according to a recent study conducted by the McMaster University’s Saroj Saigal. Where educational achievements are concerned, // there is not much difference between those who were born prematurely, and those with a normal birth weight. Earlier research suggested premature babies face a greater risk of problems in behav...

Unhealthy Gums Increase Risk Of Premature Delivery

Gum disease can do more than affecting just your gums. It can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature delivery. // The following is the conclusion arrived at a conference on periodontal disease, held at New York. Participants at the conference highlighted the accumulating evidence regarding increased risk of serious illness in association with gum disease....

Skin Cancer Cream Has A Protective Effect On Prematurely Aged Skin?

The findings of a new study show that Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5 percent, which is a topical skin cancer cream, could also halt the process of premature aging and improve the complexion of the skin to a fair degree.// The cream also showed marked improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, dyspigmentations and texture. Researchers at the S.K.I.N. Incorporated, a dermatology research facility...

Premature Infants Benefitted by Breast Milk

A recent study has revealed that tiny premature infants fed with breast milk in the hospital performed better on mental developmental tests later in life //than did those who were fed only formula. This research has been the first to show the benefits of breast milk for babies born weighing less than 2 pounds, 3 ounces. The results of the study have been published in the July issue o...

Premature Death - Smokers Puff Out Of life, Early

New York: It is worthwhile to consider kicking the smoking habit, even at older ages, because a recent study has revealed that cigarette smoking// enhances the risk of dying in middle age for both men and women. Giving up, certainly reduces the risk of premature death. The study, which scores very high, one of the longest and perhaps most extensive studies undertaken on this subject, that studie...

Liquid Respiration Respirator For Premature Babies

Breathing is the most important and natural activity we carry on in order to live. Before birth it is done through the placenta, and after with the Lungs. // Normally the lungs of the foetus are filled with amniotic liquid and, at birth, the first cry activates this respiration surface. But the main problem with premature babies is that their lungs are not well formed. Moreover, they often lack s...

Mist over a way to help premature babies breathes cleared!

In a news study it has been shown that babies who were given an aid to help them breathe do not have the much feared consequences and is safe. The way was CNEP therapy - continuous negative-extrathoracic pressure. // The theory was researched and assessed by unconnected Nottingham researchers to the original trial in the early 1990s. This method was pioneered by controversial St...

Pain Can Be Felt By Premature Babies

Studies showed that premature babies experience real pain rather than just displaying reflex reactions. A team from University College London// came to this conclusion after do analysing brain scans taken when blood samples were being drawn. Lead researcher Professor Maria Fitzgerald said that for the first time they have shown that the information about pain reaches the brain in prem...

Premature Babies Born At 23 Weeks Should Be Allowed To Die

At the Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia & New Zealand, a panel of researchers has recommended that babies born prematurely at 23 weeks should be allowed to die naturally, while those born at 24 weeks or later must be committed to intensive care.// Dr Lui, a senior lecturer in the School of Women's and Children's Health at the University of NSW, who headed the group o...

First Conclusive Evidence Linking Oral Bacteria To Premature Babies

It is generally accepted that periodontal disease is not a desirable condition in pregnancy and can result in premature babies, but for the first time researchers from Case Western Reserve University //School of Dental Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland have provided conclusive proof for the same. Their report, titles, "T...

Premature Babies In ICU Can Be Viewed Online: Parents Rejoice

An online service that been launched on a trial basis in Singapore would enable parents and relatives to view babies kept in the intensive care unit//. A camera hooked up beside the baby's cot in the neonatal intensive care unit allows tired parents to view the live footage on 3G-enabled mobile phones, Singapore General Hospital said. The Virtual Visit service is on a three-month tria...

Rise in the Number of Premature Births Has a Bad Effect on the Society

According to a Danish study it was reported that there is an apparent increase in premature births. Statistics show that about a 22% increase is witnessed in preterm deliveries between 1995 and 2004.// There was a significant increase among the low risk women aged 20 – 40. The study had also focussed on assisted conceptions, multiple births and elective deliveries. All these complications also sh...

Caffeine Therapy May Help Protect Lungs Of Premature Babies

Caffeine therapy helps to protect the lungs of premature infants from damage. An ongoing study, which is being led by McMaster University researchers have reported// an early finding in a trial being undertaken to assess the safety of caffeine therapy for the treatment of apnoea of prematurity. Apnoea of prematurity is very common in preterm infants, because the lungs are underdevelop...

Premature Babies Profit From Caffeine Therapy

A study suggests that caffeine helps to regulate breathing abnormalities of premature babies. Artificial breathing equipments are less in need for apnea// when infants are treated with caffeine therapy and found to have a lower incidence of abnormal lung development a study says. About 2,000 premature babies, who weighed below 1,250 grams, having a risk to develop interrupted or ir...

Premature Birth Could Lead to ADHD

Recent research has revealed that preterm babies between 34 and 36 weeks had about 70% more chances of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Babies born at even less than 34 //weeks had three times more chances to develop ADHD. The study conducted by Danish Researchers is based on findings of 30,000 children in the Archives of Diseases in Childhood which revealed an...

Hyperkinetic Disorder Attacks On Premature Or Low Birthweight Babies

An article published in Archives of Disease in Childhood says ‘Low birthweight babies and premature babies are 3 times more likely to become hyperactive and with low attention spans’ according to a research//. Hyperactivity, low attention span, and impulsive behaviour characterise the syndrome known as hyperkinetic disorder, or HKD for short. It is one of the most common mental disorder...

Premature, Low Birthweight Babies are Prone to Hyperactivity Disorder

Researchers has found that babies that were born prematurely or with low birthweight are more likely to become hyperactive, with low attention spans, at later stages//. Premature or low birthweight babies are up to three times as likely to become hyperactive, with low attention spans, suggests research published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Hypera...