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Preterm delivery may interfere with this process, resulting in abnormal vessel development and sometimes defects in vision (retinopathy of prematurity—(see Perinatal Problems: Retinopathy of Prematurity). Incidence of myopia and strabismus increases independently of retinopathy of prematurity.
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HON Mother & Child Glossary, Prematurity Problems: Hyperbilirubinemia & Jaundice. Hyperbilirubinemia is a high level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is produced when ageing, damaged, or abnormal red blood cells are removed from the circulation, and are broken down by the body. ... Other HON resources...
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Glucose , a form of sugar, is the body's main fuel. Hypoglycaemia , or low blood sugar, occurs when blood levels of glucose drop too low to fuel the body's activity. ... Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) are the body's main dietary sources of glucose. ... Hyperglycaemia is the technical term for high blood sugar .
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Sep 16, 2008 ... Premature babies, even those with no apparent treatable medical problems, may face an increased risk of medical and social disabilities in ...
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www.nytimes.com/2008/09/16/health/research/16stat.html
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Because the brain is relatively immature at birth, it is more susceptible to injury from prematurity than other body organs. It is, therefore, routine to examine a premature baby's brain with ultrasound soon after birth. ... For information about other common problems of prematurity, go to:
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www.healthline.com/yodocontent/pregnancy/premature-baby...
www.healthline.com/yodocontent/pregnancy/premature-baby-brain-problems.html
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Lung Problems - Some babies get pneumonia while they are still in the womb and must be treated at birth. Other lung problems are respiratory distress syndrome and apnea of prematurity ( the baby stops breathing) ... For information about other common medical problems of prematurity, go to:
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www.healthline.com/yodocontent/pregnancy/premature-baby...
www.healthline.com/yodocontent/pregnancy/premature-baby-lung-problems.html
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BACKGROUND: Premature infants, especially those with birth weights of <1500 g, often suffer from anemia of prematurity and associated problems. ... BACKGROUND: Premature infants, especially those with birth weights of <1500 g, often suffer from anemia of prematurity and associated problems. Erythropoietin therapy is a...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/16818564
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Problems with the fetus can also lead to a premature delivery, including infections, poor growth and certain birth defects. ... retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), which are abnormal blood vessels in the eyes of premature babies and which will be followed by an ophthalmologist.
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www.keepkidshealthy.com/Newborn/premature_babies.html
www.keepkidshealthy.com/Newborn/premature_babies.html
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Online support and hundreds of articles for parents of preemies, focus on special needs of preemies and older preemies. ... Prematurity.org Preemie Baby / Preemie Child / Preemie Parent Support...
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www.prematurity.org/
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