Early human development
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Early human development · Sep 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialSunflower oil versus no oil moderate pressure massage leads to greater increases in weight in preterm neonates who are low birth weight.
Growth velocity is one of the most important problems in low birth weight (LBW) neonates. ⋯ Sunflower oil massage might be used as an effective and safe intervention for weight gain in LBW preterm neonates.
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Early human development · Sep 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEarly communication in preterm infants following intervention in the NICU.
Despite ongoing improvements in clinical care, preterm infants experience a variety of stressors in the first weeks of life, including necessary medical procedures, which may affect development. Some stress-reduction programmes based in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have reported a positive impact on development. In particular, trials of the Mother-Infant Transaction Program (MITP) have shown positive short and longer term effects, and are based on training parents to recognise and minimise stress responses in preterm infants. ⋯ As significant cognitive and language deficits are reported in longitudinal studies of preterm children, an intervention that improves early infant communication abilities is promising, especially since previous research suggests that the strongest benefits may emerge at later ages.