Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTNB) is a common cause of respiratory distress in the postnatal period. It is rarely associated with serious complications that need intensive care. Prediction of the complications during the first hours of hospitalization is very difficult, so the purpose of the current study is to investigate the relationship between lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level in blood and the course of Transient tachypnea of the newborn (the duration of hospitalization, and the inci...

Medical records were retrospectively reviewed for gastroenterology patients presenting to a single, Pediatric Emergency Department with fever and a CVC from April 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. The primary outcome measure is a positive blood culture. Additional variables studied include age, sex, history of prematurity, primary GI diagnosis, type of CVC and when it was inserted, the presence or absence of an enteral feeding tube, the use of total parenteral nutrition (TPN), weight, ED presenting ...

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, also known as jaundice, is a significant cause of neonate death and disability in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Lack of adequate healthcare facilities, unreliable diagnostic- and treatment equipment, limited parental knowledge, and inconsistent- or absent treatment protocols all contribute to exceptionally high rates of morbidity and mortality especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. This review summarizes the etiology and treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemi...