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health2 years ago

Boosting Vision in Preterm Babies with Omega Fatty Acids

A study conducted in Sweden involving 178 extremely preterm babies found that those given a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid supplements showed improved visual function by age two and a half. The supplement not only reduced the risk of a sight-threatening eye disease but also appeared to enhance the brain's ability to interpret visual stimuli. These findings could influence new guidelines for neonatal care regarding the administration of fatty acid supplements to extremely preterm babies.

via Neuroscience News|
#eye-disease#health#neonatal-care
neuroscience2 years ago

Womb Inflammation Impairs Brain Development.

Inflammation in the womb can hinder the maturation of nerve cells, leading to reduced electrical activity and affecting a baby’s brain development. This condition can potentially lead to a wide range of developmental issues in babies, especially those born preterm, including cerebral palsy, emotional problems, language and cognitive delays, and more. The impairments in nerve cell maturation caused by inflammation can be detected using electroencephalography, a widely used clinical tool.

via Neuroscience News|
#brain-development#electroencephalography#inflammation
health2 years ago

Ivory Coast adopts Kangaroo care for premature babies.

Kangaroo care, a technique where parents hold their premature or low birthweight babies skin-to-skin, has been endorsed by a recent study and the World Health Organization. The technique helps stabilize the baby's heartbeat and breathing, and control their temperature. In Ivory Coast, a new program is teaching mothers and fathers the technique, which has been shown to reduce infant mortality rates. The program is especially valuable in low-resource areas that may be short on medical technology, including incubators.

via NPR|
#health#infant-mortality#ivory-coast