Forough Saki

Neonatalogy Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Namazee Hospital, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Selective screening of 650 high risk Iranian patients for detection of inborn error of metabolism

Objective: Although metabolic diseases individually are rare ,but overall have an incidence of 1/2000 and can cause devastating and irreversible effect if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. selective screening is an acceptable method for detection of these multi presentation diseases.Method: using panel neonatal screening for detection of metabolic diseases in 650 high risk Iranian patie...

[ 2 ] - The effect of Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency on Increased Risk for Hyperbilirubinemia in Term Newborns

Background Neonatal jaundice is prevalent, and the presence of hyperbilirubinemia frequently requires medical attention and hospital readmission. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of maternal vitamin D deficiency on increased risk for hyperbilirubinemia in term newborns. Materials and Method...