Journal of Neonatal Biology

Department of Neonatology, Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Profile of Chronic Lung Disease in <32 Weeks Gestational Age Infants: A Retrospective Cohort Study
  Author(s): Ihab Elkadry*, Latifeh Ghosn, Ahmed Embabi and Hesham Tawakol
  
  Background: Chronic Lung Disease (CLD), also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, remains one of the most common complications of prematurity and is associated with prolonged respiratory support and long-term pulmonary morbidity. Known risk factors include prematurity, mechanical ventilation, oxygen exposure, infection, and inflammation. Objective: To determine the incidence of CLD among infants born at <32 weeks’ gestation at Corniche Hospital, characterize associated clinical features, and identify potential risk factors. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included all infants born at <32 weeks’ gestation and admitted to Corniche Hospital between January 1, 2019, and July 31, 2021. Clinical data were extracted from the Cerner™ electronic medical record system and analyzed using inferential statistics including.. View more»
  

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