A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the effectiveness and safety of Erythropoietin (EPO) therapy for treating Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Analyzing seven studies involving 903 infants, the study concludes that the use of EPO did not significantly reduce the risk of death, neurodisability, or cerebral palsy, suggesting current evidence does not support its use for this condition.
The definitive, comprehensive reference for clinicians and researchers covering the entire scope of neurological disorders in the newborn, including developmental neurobiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and management strategies for brain injury, congenital anomalies, and genetic disorders.
The definitive clinical reference providing comprehensive coverage of all aspects of neurological assessment, development, and disorders affecting the newborn infant, essential for neonatologists, pediatric neurologists, and residents.
A systematic and comprehensive synthesis of neonatal neurology for specialists and general practitioners. This fifth edition is completely updated and maintains its foundational structure, covering nervous system development, anomalous disorders, clinical examination, and disease-focused chapters, buttressed by the latest research and diagnostic methodologies.
The definitive and comprehensive reference covering the etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and management of neurological disorders in the newborn period, incorporating the latest advances in genetics and neuroimaging.
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