Echocardiographic Measures Predict Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
Heart measurements help predict lung disease in preterm infants
A meta-analysis of 1316 preterm infants found that echocardiographic measures of right heart function significantly predict bronchopulmonary…
Specific heart measurements can help doctors predict if a premature baby will develop a serious lung condition called bronchopulmonary dyspl…
Soluble CD146 serves as a marker of microvascular stress and promotes tumor invasion
Soluble CD146 May Help Identify Cancer and Heart Stress
This systematic review examines the role of soluble CD146 (sCD146) in malignant solid tumors and cardiovascular diseases. The authors conclu…
A protein called sCD146 may help doctors identify cancer cell behavior and track stress in heart and lung tissues.
Multimodal lung-protective strategies reduce BPD risk in preterm infants
New insights into managing lung damage in preterm infants
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants, highlighting its multifactorial pathophys…
Doctors are identifying key risk factors and treatment paths for bronchopulmonary dysplasia to better protect the lungs of premature babies.
Early postnatal antibiotic exposure increases BPD risk in very preterm infants across 11 studies
Early Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Risks for Very Preterm Infants
This meta-analysis of 11 studies indicates that early postnatal antibiotic exposure is associated with an increased risk of bronchopulmonary…
Early antibiotic use in very preterm infants is linked to higher risks of lung issues, intestinal damage, and mortality.
Early hemodynamic phenotyping may improve risk stratification and prevent pulmonary vascular disease in preterm infants
Early signs of lung disease in preterm infants identified early
This narrative review synthesizes experimental, translational, and clinical data regarding pulmonary vascular growth and ventricular functio…
Doctors can now use heart scans and biomarkers to spot early signs of lung and heart issues in premature babies with lung disease.
Vitamin D deficiency increases odds of sepsis and mechanical ventilation in neonates
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Higher Sepsis Risk in Neonates
This meta-analysis of 18 studies involving 1981 patients found that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher risk of sepsis and incr…
Low vitamin D levels are linked to higher rates of sepsis and longer hospital stays for babies in neonatal intensive care units.
High-Dose Vitamin D and Low-Dose Vitamin A May Reduce Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
High-Dose Vitamin D May Reduce BPD in Preterm Infants
A network meta-analysis of 4357 preterm infants found that high-dose vitamin D (≥800 IU/d) most notably reduced bronchopulmonary dysplasia i…
A large analysis of preterm infants found that high-dose vitamin D (≥800 IU/day) may lower the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, while low…
LSTM analysis of infant tidal breathing detects bronchopulmonary dysplasia with 97% accuracy
New AI tool reads baby breath to spot lung disease early
This cohort study of 329 infants and 135 school-age children used recurrent neural networks to analyze tidal breathing flow time series.
A new computer model can read a baby's simple breathing pattern to find lung disease before it becomes serious.
Narrative review examines high-risk factors and major nursing interventions for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants
Nursing care and risk factors for lung disease in premature babies
This narrative review addresses high-risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia and major nursing interventions in premature infants.
This review looks at how nursing interventions and high-risk factors affect premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, offering insi…
Closed-loop oxygen control shortens ventilation and oxygen duration in preterm infants in RCT
New Technology Helps Preterm Babies Spend Less Time on Ventilators
This randomized controlled trial in 69 preterm infants compared closed-loop automated oxygen control to manual control.
A smart oxygen system helped preterm babies breathe on their own sooner, cutting ventilator time and reducing lung disease risk.
Lung ultrasound scores higher in children with moderate-to-severe BPD; abnormal scores may aid readmission risk assessment
Lung ultrasound scores differ in children with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia
A cross-sectional cohort study of 125 children aged 0–24 months found higher lung ultrasound scores in those with Grade 2 and 3 bronchopulmo…
A single lung ultrasound can spot breathing trouble risks in children with severe lung disease, though normal scans do not rule out the cond…
Utah EVALI case series describes patient characteristics and vaping practices
What did Utah's vaping lung injury patients have in common?
An observational case series described 83 Utah residents with confirmed or probable EVALI.
A Utah report details the vaping habits of 83 residents who suffered serious lung injuries, offering a crucial snapshot of the people caught…