Zinc (Zn) is a trace element involved in numerous physiological processes, including
enzyme function, gene transcription, and cell signaling. Its importance is especially …

Background Intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) to expectant
individuals before childbirth, has been evaluated to reduce the likelihood of mortality and …

Background Preterm birth and low birth weight (PBLBW), recognised globally as primary
contributors to infant mortality in children under five, have not been sufficiently investigated …

Background Healthcare-associated infections account for substantial neonatal in-hospital
mortality. Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) whole body skin application could reduce sepsis …

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate how Close Collaboration with Parents (CC), a
neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)-wide educational model for healthcare staff to improve …

Abstract Objective In 2015, 14.0% of US NICUs administered probiotics to very low birth
weight infants. Current probiotic use prior to and after the Fall of 2023 (when FDA warnings …

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the predominant chronic lung disease in preterm
infants, linked with various adverse long-term outcomes. Multiple prenatal and postnatal risk …

There have been few reports from Africa on the use and health effects of emollient therapy
for newborn infants. We aimed to describe neonatal skin care practices in Africa, and to …

Importance Family-centered care (FCC) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) is critical
for parental involvement and infant well-being, yet few studies have evaluated the impact of …

Background Very and extremely preterm infants (VEPIs) experience sensory deprivation in
the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). While various sensory‐supported interventions …