Estreñimiento funcional: estudio prospectivo y respuesta al tratamiento

Objetivo: Analizar la prevalencia del estreñimiento funcional asociado o no a encopresis, los factores implicados en su desarrollo y la respuesta al tratamiento. Pacientes y métodos: Estudio prospectivo de 62 niños en el que se incluyó cuestionario estándar (edad de comienzo, hábito higiénico, encopresis, complicaciones, encuesta dietética y factores psicológico-ambientales) y exploraciones clínica y antropométrica. Se definió estreñimiento funcional a la frecuencia de defecación inferior a 3 veces/semana con heces voluminosas o escíbalos, acompañado o no de 2 manchados/semana, sin causa orgánica. El tratamiento incluyó desmitificación, corrección de hábitos y fármacos (lubricantes y senósi…

SARS-CoV-2 RNA and antibody detection in human milk from a prospective multicenter study in Spain

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, breastfeeding in women positive for SARS-CoV-2 was compromised due to contradictory data regarding potential viral transmission. However, growing evidence confirms the relevant role of breast milk in providing passive immunity by generating and transmitting specific antibodies against the virus. Thus, our study aimed to develop and validate a specific protocol to detect SARS-CoV-2 in breast milk matrix as well as to determine the impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on presence, concentration, and persistence of specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Study design/Methods A prospective multicenter longitudinal study in Spain was carried out from A…

Effect of a surveillance system for decreasing neonatal nosocomial infections.

Nosocomial infection in very low birthweight (VLBW) infants is a common complication with high morbimortality. New strategies to reduce its occurrence have recently led to the development of neonatal surveillance programs.To determine whether the NeoKissEs surveillance system implementation in our neonatal unit has been associated with a decrease in nosocomial infection in VLBW infants, as well as a reduction in the use of antibiotics and central venous catheters (CVC).Retrospective and descriptive study of infants1500 g admitted between January 2011 and December 2017. Rates of use of antibiotics and CVC were calculated, as well as late-onset sepsis incidence. Data were compared before and …

Blueberry Muffin Baby Associated with Bone Demineralization Due to Congenital Transient Neonatal Hyperparathyroidism

Influence of nutritional variables on the onset of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants: A case-control study.

• Minimal enteral feeding should be early initiated and prolonged for at least 5–7 days in the most immature newborn.