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2006-06-20
Study Resolves Preemie Debate
Hartford Courant, United States - May 25, 2006 When micro-preemie Jake Hoyt's intestines failed on the 11th day of his life, doctors at Connecticut Children's Medical Center took their best guess about how
In search of clues, researchers at the 15 participating institutions have started a data base documenting the progress of each baby who displays NEC symptoms in their neonatal intensive care units. Once enough information is collected, they will look for patterns that they hope will help them make better predictions in the future. They also will look for genetic markers to see if having a bowel perforation may be as preordained as is having blue or brown eyes.

2006-06-19
Like father, like son
Journal-Register, NY - Jun 16, 2006 �They love to sit by the campfire together,� Dawn said. Joshua, who was born premature at 26 weeks, spent time in the preemie unit at the hospital.
Joshua, who was born premature at 26 weeks, spent time in the preemie unit at the hospital. A piece of tape above his lip held tubes in, and nurses colored it to look blondish-red, just like his father�s mustache. They attempted to make little matching glasses as well.

2006-06-18
Caffeine perks up preemie breathing
Calgary Sun, Canada - May 18, 2006 By CP. TORONTO -- It's one of those odd twists of medicine: One of the substances that women are told to limit during pregnancy can
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2006-06-16
Study Resolves Preemie Debate
Hartford Courant, United States - May 25, 2006 When micro-preemie Jake Hoyt's intestines failed on the 11th day of his life, doctors at Connecticut Children's Medical Center took their best guess about how
In search of clues, researchers at the 15 participating institutions have started a data base documenting the progress of each baby who displays NEC symptoms in their neonatal intensive care units. Once enough information is collected, they will look for patterns that they hope will help them make better predictions in the future. They also will look for genetic markers to see if having a bowel perforation may be as preordained as is having blue or brown eyes.

2006-06-15
Saturday fundraiser in memory of preemie baby
Lincoln Journal Star, NE - May 17, 2006 BY ERIN ANDERSEN / Lincoln Journal Star. Alex Madison Jeffers would have been 1 on Saturday. But Toby and Mackenzie Jeffers� first
How: Purchase a large pepperoni pizza for a discounted price of $7.99 and all the proceeds go to the Saint Elizabeth NICU. Offer includes all dine-in, carry-out and delivery pizzas. In addition, any money raised through the sale of Fox’s Pizza coupon cards will also go to the NICU. Coupon cards can be used at any time.

2006-06-14
Preemie Left In Dumpster Doing "Remarkable", Says Doctor Caring
KSDK, MO - Jun 9, 2006 (KSDK) - In May, she was abandoned in a St. Charles dumpster. Now a baby, born ten weeks premature, is making a remarkable recovery
Still, doctors knew she had a fighting chance. They say the garbage bag actually kept the baby warm and provided a small sterile bubble inside the dumpster. Dr. Sadiq says, "Considering how we treat babies when they're born in a hospital, we keep them sterile and clean and everything. And the fact that this baby was in a dumpster, what an incredible start and yet she came through and doesn't have an infection. I mean that's truly a miracle."

2006-06-13
Study Resolves Preemie Debate
Hartford Courant, United States - May 25, 2006 When micro-preemie Jake Hoyt's intestines failed on the 11th day of his life, doctors at Connecticut Children's Medical Center took their best guess about how
In search of clues, researchers at the 15 participating institutions have started a data base documenting the progress of each baby who displays NEC symptoms in their neonatal intensive care units. Once enough information is collected, they will look for patterns that they hope will help them make better predictions in the future. They also will look for genetic markers to see if having a bowel perforation may be as preordained as is having blue or brown eyes.

1. Preemie prevention
Women who take multivitamins before becoming pregnant are less likely to give birth prematurely, according to a study of American women, Previous studies ...

2. A preemie''s future
(?) My baby was born four weeks early. She is 6 weeks old and is doing wonderfully, but will she always be a month behind full-term babies? Should we ...

3. Adjustable diaper created for premature infants - New Products - Pampers Preemie Swaddlers - Brief Article
PAMPERS PREEMIE SWADDLERS, designed with the help of neonatal intensive care unit nurses, provide unique protection and fit for premature infants. These ...

4. Preemie diaper - Products & Services
Pampers Preemie Swaddlers adjust to fit infants weighing up to 5 pounds. Using nonadhesive, refastenable tabs, the diaper is made with a breathable, ...

5. Preemie problems may persist into childhood; Those who weigh less
Babies who are born at less than 2.2 pounds may have significant health and developmental problems even at age 8, a new study says. The findings ...