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Information and resources for parents of infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), and periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), respectively, from the University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital.

An article from eMedicine.com (February 6, 2002) about the frequency, causes, diagnosis, and care of PVL, illustrated with ultrasound pictures.

Home page of the Hydrocephalus Association. Resources, services, and links for families and professionals dealing with hydrocephalus.

Questions and answers for parents of infants with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), from Texas Pediatric Surgical Associates.

An article from eMedicine.com (May 6, 2002), for professionals, about NEC.

An article from eMedicine.com (February 21, 2002), with a clinical focus on NEC, including information about examination and X-ray images.

Information for parents about NEC, from the University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital.

Home page of the Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Diseases, featuring a wealth of practical information (including what toys are appropriate for children with visual impairments), a bulletin board, a newsletter, a mailing list, and useful links.

“Retinopathy of Prematurity: Recommendations for Screening.” Recommendations from the Fetus and Newborn Committee, Canadian Paediatric Society, and the Canadian Association of Paediatric Ophthalmologists.

“Nutritional Management of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Practical Applications.” Practical information for professionals and a case study illustrating this information, from the Vanderbilt Medical Center.

A collection of links concerning bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

“Respiratory Disorders: Apnea of Prematurity.” Information for parents of infants with apnea about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment; from the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

A large collection of apnea-related links, collected by Med Help International.

Home page of the National SIDS Resource Center, featuring information sheets, bibliographies, and references and referrals.

The SIDS Alliance home page, with news and research updates, information about media coverage, and educational materials for professionals.

“Changing Concepts of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Implications for Infant Sleeping Environment and Sleep Position” and “Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.” Policy statement and prevention tips, respectively, from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Information for professionals about patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).

“Nutrient needs and feeding of premature infants.” Guidelines from the Nutrition Committee of the Canadian Paediatric Society.

“Oral immunoglobin for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm and low birth-weight neonates.” A review from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health.

Home page of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Information Resource Center.

“Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.” A tutorial created by the Children’s Medical Center of the University of Virginia.

Links to information about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), as well as other eye-related conditions.

Information for parents of premature infants with anemia, from the University of Wisconsin Medical Children’s Hospital.

An article from the Vanderbilt Medical Center about hypothyroidism.

“Newborn Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism: Recommended Guidelines.” A policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

“Operational Thresholds in Neonatal Hypoglycemia.” A study published in American Family Physician (November 15, 2000).

“Tiny ‘Metabolic Engines’ Rev Up Preemies’ Glucose Production.” Information about a possible way to reduce the risk of hyperglycemia, from the Texas Medical Center News (August 1, 2000).

Questions and answers about hypercalcemia, provided by the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.

“Hypocalcemic Seizures in Neonates.” A report from the American Journal of Emergency Medicine (November 1997).

Thermal Protection of the Newborn: A Summary Guide. Practical information presented by the World Health Organization.

“Prevention of Premature Birth.” A look at the efficacy of various interventions.

“Kangaroo Care: The Human Incubator for the Premature Infant.” A “pocket guide” for parents, from the University of Manitoba Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences.

“A National Short-Term Follow-Up Study of Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants Born in Finland in 1996–1997.” Article about a study, first published in Pediatrics (January 2001).

“Preterm Infants Found To Be at Risk for Cognitive, Social and Behavioral Problems after Ten Years: Higher Prevalence of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Poorer Academic Performance and Social Functioning.” Report from the American Psychological Association of a study of long-term outcomes for preterm infants.



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