For moderately preterm infants, extending the caffeine treatment often used for apnea of prematurity for 28 days after discharge did not help them get home from the hospital sooner, the MoCHA ...

Apnea of prematurity is one of the most common reasons for the initiation of drug therapy in neonatal medicine. 1 The methylxanthines — aminophylline, theophylline, and caffeine — have been ...

Caffeine therapy, a mainstay in the treatment of apnea of prematurity, has considerably transformed neonatal care. Caffeine, a methylxanthine compound, works by stimulating the central nervous system ...

Premature babies have difficulty controlling their breathing and have frequent episodes of apnea, when breathing temporarily stops. This causes a rapid slowing of the heartbeat, known as bradycardia, ...

The FDA has granted a de novo clearance to a vibrating mattress pad for hospital bassinets, designed to stimulate rhythmic breathing in premature newborns who may be facing a serious medical condition ...

As humans evolved over many thousands of years, our bodies developed a system to help us when we start running and suddenly need more oxygen. Now, using that innate reflex as inspiration, UCLA ...

Imagine you've thrown a surprise party for your baby, only the VIP guest (your little one) arrives early. Premature babies, arriving before 37 weeks of gestation, can be adorable pocket-sized versions ...