Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. This condition stems primarily from an insufficiency in pulmonary surfactant, a ...

Consumption of cannabis (marijuana) or derivatives during pregnancy can cause respiratory problems for the baby, such as impaired control of breathing and diminished sensitivity to carbon dioxide, ...

Pacifiers are often a helpful comforts for a newborn - but what else are they capable of? Thanks to the work of Miad Faezipour, an associate professor at Purdue University, pacifiers could soon play ...

Consumption of cannabis (marijuana) or derivatives during pregnancy can cause respiratory problems for the baby, such as impaired control of breathing and diminished sensitivity to carbon dioxide, ...

A multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula has ended, with no new illnesses ...

What is persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn? In short, PPHN is a serious breathing problem that affects very young babies. It usually affects babies born at full term or at 34 weeks or ...

Explore India's neonatal respiratory challenges and how simulation training can enhance preparedness and improve outcomes for newborns.

Is the infant breathing easily? Easy breathing means the respiratory rate is normal (40–60 breaths per minute), respirations are regular (not irregular, no apnea), and that there are no signs of ...