Background: Pompe disease (P.D.), also known as Glycogen storage disease type II, is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease caused by a deficiency of acid alpha-glucosidase (AAA) or maltase acid. This enzyme ...

Background: Prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomalies leads to parental psychological stress and decision-making challenges to continue or terminate pregnancy. Continuing pregnancy despite fetal anomaly can cause confusion, ...

Background: A limited number of studies described the clinical aspects of the new coronavirus outbreak in the infant population. This study was conducted to describe the clinical features and laboratory findings in infants ...

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) may cause decreased visual acuity and even blindness. This study aimed to extend ROP screening to late-premature neonates. Methods: The study evaluated the results of ROP ...

Background: Prematurity and its complications are the major causes of neonatal and infant morbidity and mortality. Although the cause of preterm labor is often unknown, numerous etiological risk factors may be implicated. ...

Background: Breastfeeding is known as a normative means of infant feeding, and human milk is considered the optimal nutrition source for infants. Although there are several tools for assessing infants' feeding behavior, ...

Background: Respiratory distress syndrome and lung infection are the most common lung problems and the leading cause of mortality in preterm neonates. The prolonged use of endotracheal tubes and mechanical ventilation ...

Background: Maternal obesity affects the health of infants and pregnancy outcomes. Few studies, to the best of our knowledge, have assessed the relationship between maternal body mass index (BMI) at antenatal corticosteroid ...

Background: Early detection and timely management of issues pertaining to breastfeeding in the immediate postpartum period are of utmost importance since these challenges are the important risk factors for lactation problems. ...

Background: Rubella is an acute viral disease generally mild in its clinical manifestations. However, it is most serious for pregnant women due to the high frequency of congenital abnormalities that it causes, known as ...