Transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (TA-GVHD) is a rare complication of blood
transfusion. The clinicolaboratory features of TA-GVHD and the relative contributions of …

Background Preterm infants often start milk feeds by gavage tube. As they mature, sucking
feeds are gradually introduced. Women with preterm infants may not always be in hospital to …

BACKGROUND Controversy exists regarding the contribution of blood transfusions to a
range of adverse clinical outcomes in neonates. The aim of our systematic review was to …

BACKGROUND Knowledge of neonatal transfusion practices remains limited to local
cohorts or survey‐based studies. This study evaluated the pattern and temporal changes in …

Background: Transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) saves lives in the neonatal
critical care setting and is one of the most common interventions in the preterm infant. The …

Background Galactagogues are substances thought to increase breast milk production,
however evidence to support their efficacy and safety remain limited. We undertook a survey …

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious complication of prematurity.
Currently, there is limited evidence to guide investigation and treatment strategies …

Breast milk is the preferred form of nutrition for all infants and has been shown to reduce
morbidity and improve health outcomes in preterm infants. However, mothers of preterm …

The direct antiglobulin test (DAT) detects the presence of immunoglobulin, complement or
both bound to the red blood cell membrane. The test, historically called the 'Coombs test' …

Background Domperidone is one of the most commonly utilised pharmacological
galactagogues, with evidence of increasing use in clinical practice. However, the use of …