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Neonatal jaundice Center
Definition of Neonatal jaundice
Neonatal jaundice: Yellowish staining of the skin and whites of the newborn's eyes (sclerae) by pigment of bile (bilirubin). In newborn babies a degree of jaundice is normal.

 


Neonatal Hydronephrosis
What is neonatal hydronephrosis?
Neonatal (neo-NA-tal) hydronephrosis (hi-dro-ne-FRO-sis) is a condition affecting the kidneys in newborns. This occurs when the baby's urine does not drain properly into the bladder.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
What is neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a term for a group of problems a baby experiences when withdrawing from exposure to narcotics.

Neonatal conjunctivitis
Definition:
Neonatal conjunctivitis is a red eye in a newborn caused by irritation, a blocked tear duct, or infection.

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a term for a group of problems a baby experiences when withdrawing from exposure to narcotics.

Neonatal Infections
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Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare disorder caused by the transplacental passage of maternal autoantibodies. Only 1% of infants with positive maternal autoantibodies develop neonatal lupus erythematosus.

Neonatal hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose) in the first few days after birth.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Babies need sugar (glucose) for energy. Most of that glucose is used by the brain.

Neonatal Marfan Syndrome - Marfan Syndrome
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Symptoms & Signs
Diagnosis & Tests
Prevention & Expectations
Treatment & Monitoring
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What is Neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a collection of problems a baby experiences when withdrawing from drugs use (by the mother during pregnancy). Because of this, it is also known as infant narcotic withdrawal.

Premature babies will often stay in the neonatal intensive care unit, where they will be carefully monitored to make sure they are getting the right balance of fluids, minerals such as sodium and potassium (electrolytes), ...

Neonatal Problems: Neonatal Conjunctivitis
Description
Neonatal conjunctivitis, also known as conjunctivitis of the newborn , newborn conjunctivitis and ophthalmia neonatorum , ...

Neonatal herpes simplex
Herpes simplex infection (primary) of the newborn can be a fatal disease.
Usually contracted from the infected maternal genital tract, the eruption usually involves the skin, but rapidly can become systemic.

Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening
Definition
Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening is a blood test that looks for increased levels of immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT), an enzyme produced by the pancreas.

Neonatal Conjunctivitis
Alternate Names : Conjunctivitis of the Newborn, Newborn Conjunctivitis, Ophthalmia Neonatorum
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
The birth of a baby is a wonderful yet very complex process. Many physical and emotional changes occur for mother and baby.

What is the neonatal intensive care unit?
Newborn babies who need intensive medical attention are often admitted into a special area of the hospital called the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Hipotiroidismo neonatal
Definición
Es la disminución de la producción de la hormona tiroidea en un recién nacido y, en casos muy excepcionales, no se produce dicha hormona.

Even fewer think about what neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) their baby might be sent to if such care is needed.

Advanced Practice in Neonatal Nursing
Apnea, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Home Monitoring
Controversies Concerning Vitamin K and the Newborn
Hospital Discharge of the High Risk Neonate
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Congenital Disorders,Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Categories.
Abnormalities - Congenital malformations of organs or parts.

Neonatal or congenital hypertonia, on the other hand, is usually a result of severe brain damage. Infants experiencing hypertonicity often have joint contractures and general discomfort as well as difficulty feeding.

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Neonatal ALD is much less common. In this type of ALD the faulty gene isn't X-linked but is found on one of the other chromosomes. This means both boys and girls can be affected.
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Neonatal hypothyroidism
Sickle cell anemia
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Neonatal (newborn) polycythemia can be seen in 1% to 5% of newborns. The most common causes may be related to transfusion of blood, transfer of placental blood to the infant after delivery, ...

neonatal intensive care
A diaphragmatic hernia is a life-threatening illness and requires care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Neonatal Dermatology
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Neonatal hemochromatosis. In this severe disorder, iron builds up in a baby's liver so rapidly that he or she may be stillborn or die within a few days of birth. Just what causes neonatal hemochromatosis isn't known.
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NEONATAL JAUNDICE
SYMPTOMS"A yellowing of the skin is seen in the infant, appearing first in the upper body and progressing downward toward the toes.

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Neonatal death: the death of a baby within 28 days of live birth. Neural tube defect (NTD): a birth defect of the brain and/or spinal cord. Back to top ...

Acne, Neonatal (Benign Cephalic Pustulosis)
Babies can develop blemishes on their face that look exactly like acne commonly seen on adolescents.

Jaundice, Neonatal »
Jaundice is the most common condition that requires medical attention in newborns.
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Transient neonatal pustular melanosis is a common, benign skin condition seen in newborn babies.
Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. Fungi are tiny plants that survive by eating plant or animal material. The...

• neonatal hepatitis, which is hepatitis that occurs in a newborn during the first few months of life
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Medical Terms : Neonatal
The period of the first four weeks after birth.
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Neonatal Conjunctivitis
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Nocardiosis
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Neonatal lupus, a very rare condition in newborns, results from the passage of autoantibodies from the mother to her baby, specifically anti-Ro/SSA or anti-La/SSB, which can affect the skin, heart and blood of the fetus and newborn.

Neonatal lupus is a rare form of lupus that affects newborn babies. A mother with certain antibodies that are linked to autoimmune diseases can pass them to the developing fetus — ...

"Neonatal asymmetric crying facies: a new look at an old problem". Clin Pediatr (Phila) 44 (2): 109-19.  PMID 15735828
Lahat E, Heyman E, Barkay A, Goldberg M (2000).

Several classes of medications are effective at lowering IOP and thus preventing optic nerve damage in chronic and neonatal glaucoma.

Neonatal lupus is a rare condition that affects infants of women who have lupus and is caused by certain antibodies from the mother acting upon the infant in the womb.

Massage used in post-delivery care on neonatal body temperature
Doctors at the at Kathmandu Maternity Hospital recently demonstrated that massage may play a valuable role in helping maintain babies body temperatures immediately after birth.

Another form of tetanus, neonatal tetanus, occurs in newborns who are delivered in unsanitary conditions, especially if the umbilical cord stump becomes contaminated. Prior to immunizations, neonatal tetanus was much more common in the United States.

2005 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) of pediatric and neonatal patients: pediatric basic life support. Pediatrics . 2006;117(5):e989-1004.

Other areas of interest include breast milk and formula safety, neonatal feeding, and nutrition for breast-feeding mothers.

Generic and brand names: colfosceril, intratracheal; Exosurf Neonatal
What is this medicine used for?

Myasthenia gravis is transmitted passively to fetuses from infected mothers, a syndrome call neonatal myasthenia.

Very preterm babies are relatively rare, but adequate provisions need to be made for their education. Support cannot end when they leave the neonatal unit.
Dr Dieter Wolke, Professor of Developmental Psychology at Warwick Medical School
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Despite significant improvements in obstetric and neonatal care in recent years, the incidence of cerebral palsy has not decreased. More research into the causes of cerebral palsy is necessary to prevent these disorders.

Neonatal ALD: Progressive form of ALD in newborns.
Neurofibromatosis: Nerve disorders often leading to tumors on nerves.
Neurofibromatosis-1: Genetic disorder often leading to tumors on nerves.

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