The objective of the study discussed in this article was to evaluate the impact of residential proximity to toxic release sites (TRS) and potential implications for low birth weight (LBW) and premature delivery in Shelby County, Tennessee women. The sample (N = 369) included pregnant women who participated in the Blues Project (2007-2009). ArcGIS was used to map the mother's residence at delive...

Sixteen to 98% of extremely preterm infants are treated for hypotension within the first week of life. The enormous variation in this estimate is due to a lack of reliable evidence. While selecting a vasoactive agent, it is necessary to consider the goals of the therapy. To achieve those goals, the clinician must assess the mechanisms of action of the potential therapies. This chapter details t...

Current clinical practice in the premature infant with posthaemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) includes drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This case study used advanced volumetric three dimensional magnetic resonance imaging to document the impact of CSF removal on the volume of regional brain tissues in a premature infant with PHVD. The removal of a large volume of CSF was associate...