Sepsis continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized newborns and premature infants. The pathophysiology and disease state of sepsis appear to be similar between ...

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study. The study, led by UBC and SFU researchers in collaboration with the Medical ...

Neonatal sepsis is a severe and often life-threatening condition that affects newborns, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is a significant contributor to neonatal mortality, ...

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study. “Neonatal sepsis is caused by the body’s irregular response to a severe ...

"Our study highlights the causes of serious infections in babies in countries across Southeast Asia with high rates of ...

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Over the last two decades, U.S. neonatal mortality has generally declined, though not all leading causes of death followed this trend. There were 283,696 neonatal deaths from perinatal complications, ...

The use of azithromycin reduces maternal infection in women during unplanned cesarean delivery, but its effect on those with planned vaginal delivery is unknown. Data are needed on whether an ...

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study. The study, led by University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University ...