2023
Early brain microstructural development among preterm infants requiring caesarean section versus those delivered vaginally
Bobba P, Weber C, Malhotra A, Bahtiyar M, Copel J, Taylor S, Ment L, Payabvash S. Early brain microstructural development among preterm infants requiring caesarean section versus those delivered vaginally. Scientific Reports 2023, 13: 21514. PMID: 38057452, PMCID: PMC10700578, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48963-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetes in Pregnancy, Neonatal Morbidities, and Early Growth in Moderate or Late Preterm Infants.
Buck C, Shabanova V, Clark R, Taylor S. Diabetes in Pregnancy, Neonatal Morbidities, and Early Growth in Moderate or Late Preterm Infants. Pediatrics 2023, 152 PMID: 37969002, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-061285.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate preterm infantsPreterm infantsGestational ageNeonatal morbidityBirth weightDay 14Pediatrix Clinical Data WarehouseNeonatal intensive care unitCommon neonatal morbiditiesShort-term morbidityIntensive care unitFirst postnatal dayPercent weight changeFirst postnatal weekClinical data warehouseDM groupRespiratory supportTerm morbidityCare unitDiabetes exposureAdjusted differenceCongenital anomaliesPostnatal dayHealth characteristicsPostnatal weekImpact of postnatal weight gain on brain white matter maturation in very preterm infants
Bobba P, Weber C, Higaki A, Mukherjee P, Scheinost D, Constable R, Ment L, Taylor S, Payabvash S. Impact of postnatal weight gain on brain white matter maturation in very preterm infants. Journal Of Neuroimaging 2023, 33: 991-1002. PMID: 37483073, PMCID: PMC10800683, DOI: 10.1111/jon.13145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBirth WeightBrainDiffusion Tensor ImagingFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematurePregnancyWhite MatterConceptsBirth weight z-scoreMagnetic resonance imagingVery preterm infantsPostnatal weight gainWeight z-scoreWhite matter maturationBirth weightDiffusion tensor imagingNeurological outcomePreterm infantsGestational ageWeight gainCorpus callosumHigher birth weight z-scoresBrain white matter maturationLong-term neurological deficitsZ-scoreBrain developmentWeight z-score changeWM tractsZ-score changeWM maturationWeeks of lifeNeurological deficitsNutritional interventionBirth-Based vs Fetuses-at-Risk Approaches for Assessing Neonatal Mortality Rate by Race
Wu B, Taylor S, Shabanova V, Hawley N. Birth-Based vs Fetuses-at-Risk Approaches for Assessing Neonatal Mortality Rate by Race. JAMA Pediatrics 2023, 177: 633-635. PMID: 37093613, PMCID: PMC10126942, DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.0333.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2022
Preterm infant nutrition: considerations for infants at risk of refeeding syndrome
Robinson D, Taylor S, Moya F. Preterm infant nutrition: considerations for infants at risk of refeeding syndrome. Journal Of Perinatology 2022, 43: 120-123. PMID: 36414735, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-022-01531-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureNutritional StatusParenteral NutritionPlacentaPregnancyRefeeding SyndromeConceptsGestational age statusAdverse clinical outcomesEnteral nutritionPreterm infantsPlacental insufficiencyClinical outcomesFetal malnutritionClinical managementGrowth restrictionCommon findingBiochemical abnormalitiesClinical monitoringNutritional managementPhysiologic adaptationsCareful monitoringInfantsAge statusSyndromeImbalance of nutrientsRiskInsufficiencyMalnutritionAbnormalitiesGrowth patterns among late preterm infants of mothers with diabetes
Buck CO, Shabanova V, Taylor SN. Growth patterns among late preterm infants of mothers with diabetes. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2022, 35: 10116-10123. PMID: 36075588, DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2022.2119125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate preterm infantsUnexposed infantsPreterm infantsFirst postnatal weekGreater weight gainDM groupMaternal diabetesWeight gainPostnatal weekWeight trajectoriesRetrospective longitudinal analysisAge 2 yearsLong-term riskAge twoCardiometabolic diseasesExposure groupDiabetesInfantsAverage weightGrowth patternHighest average weightTerm riskEarly childhoodFurther studiesPregnancyHuman Milk Fortification: A Practical Analysis of Current Evidence
Bergner EM, Taylor SN, Gollins LA, Hair AB. Human Milk Fortification: A Practical Analysis of Current Evidence. Clinics In Perinatology 2022, 49: 447-460. PMID: 35659096, DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2022.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFood, FortifiedHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInfant, Very Low Birth WeightMilk, HumanNutrientsConceptsDonor human milkHuman milkLow birth weight infantsPasteurized donor human milkMulti-nutrient fortifierBirth weight infantsVolume of feedingAppropriate fortificationWeight infantsPreterm infantsClinical controversiesHM fortificationCurrent evidenceInfantsCritical periodFortificationMilkFortifierEvidence-based Discharge Nutrition to Optimize Preterm Infant Outcomes.
Taylor SN, Martin CR. Evidence-based Discharge Nutrition to Optimize Preterm Infant Outcomes. NeoReviews 2022, 23: e108-e116. PMID: 35102382, DOI: 10.1542/neo.23-2-e108.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAftercareFemaleHumansInfantInfant FormulaInfant Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematurePatient DischargeConceptsOral feeding abilityOral feeding skillsPreterm infantsMaternal milkPreterm infants' oral feeding skillsInfants' oral feeding skillsPreterm infant outcomesTerm infant formulaIdeal clinical approachHospital dischargeNeurodevelopmental outcomesInfant outcomesHospital dietFeeding skillsClinical approachInfant formulaInfantsGrowth outcomesEquivocal resultsDietOutcomesNutrient densitySufficient nutritionIntakeNutrition
2021
Very Low Birthweight Preterm Infants: A 2020 Evidence Analysis Center Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guideline
Fenton TR, Griffin IJ, Groh-Wargo S, Gura K, Martin CR, Taylor SN, Rozga M, Moloney L. Very Low Birthweight Preterm Infants: A 2020 Evidence Analysis Center Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guideline. Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics 2021, 122: 182-206. PMID: 33820749, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2021.02.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Impact of 2 Weight-Based Standard Parenteral Nutrition Formulations Compared With One Standard Formulation on the Incidence of Hyperglycemia and Hypernatremia in Low Birth-Weight Preterm Infants
Garner SS, Cox TH, Safirstein J, Groat EK, Breznak K, Taylor SN. The Impact of 2 Weight-Based Standard Parenteral Nutrition Formulations Compared With One Standard Formulation on the Incidence of Hyperglycemia and Hypernatremia in Low Birth-Weight Preterm Infants. Advances In Neonatal Care 2021, 21: e65-e72. PMID: 33427753, DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000806.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansHyperglycemiaHypernatremiaIncidenceInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureParenteral NutritionConceptsRates of hypernatremiaPN groupParenteral nutrition formulationsLow birth weight preterm infantsLow birth weight preterm neonatesBirth weight preterm infantsSingle-center observational studyIncidence of hypernatremiaWeight-based groupHigh-risk neonatesIncidence of hyperglycemiaHours of lifeElectrolyte abnormalitiesPreterm infantsPreterm neonatesRisk neonatesWeeks' gestationBirth weightNonsignificant reductionStandard PNObservational studyHistorical groupEarly nutritionHypernatremiaHyperglycemia
2020
Effect of Enteral Protein Amount on Growth and Health Outcomes in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Preterm Infants: Phase II of the Pre-B Project and an Evidence Analysis Center Systematic Review
Fenton TR, Groh-Wargo S, Gura K, Martin CR, Taylor SN, Griffin IJ, Rozga M, Moloney L. Effect of Enteral Protein Amount on Growth and Health Outcomes in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Preterm Infants: Phase II of the Pre-B Project and an Evidence Analysis Center Systematic Review. Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics 2020, 121: 2287-2300.e12. PMID: 33358688, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2020.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-certainty evidenceProtein intakePreterm infantsEvidence Analysis Center Systematic ReviewSystematic reviewBirth weight preterm infantsLiterature searchWeight gainWeight preterm infantsModerate-certainty evidencePreterm infant formulaMid-arm circumferenceCochrane CENTRAL databasesCertainty of evidenceRisk of biasHigh protein intakeBone mineral contentSignificant differencesEvidence of effectCertainty evidenceHead circumferenceLow intakeHealth outcomesAdequate proteinFinal analysisConcentrating human milk: an innovative point-of-care device designed to increase human milk feeding options for preterm infants
Schinkel ER, Nelson ER, Young BE, Bernstein RM, Taylor SN, Brown LD, Hay WW, Brown KJ, Prenni J. Concentrating human milk: an innovative point-of-care device designed to increase human milk feeding options for preterm infants. Journal Of Perinatology 2020, 41: 582-589. PMID: 33060780, PMCID: PMC9848740, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-00820-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansInfantInfant Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureMilk, HumanNutrientsPoint-of-Care SystemsConceptsCertain bioactive componentsPreterm infantsHuman milk nutrientsNeonatal nutritionFeeding neonatesHuman milkFeeding optionsBaseline samplesEvidence baseHM samplesCare devicesBioactive levelsFurther studiesBioactive componentsMilk nutrientsRaw milk samplesMilk samplesOsmotic devicesNeonatesOptionsEffect of timeInfantsPromising optionVery low birth weight infants receive full enteral nutrition within 2 postnatal weeks
Fenin A, Newman JC, Taylor SN. Very low birth weight infants receive full enteral nutrition within 2 postnatal weeks. Journal Of Perinatology 2020, 40: 1849-1856. PMID: 32994536, PMCID: PMC7522453, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-00819-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEnteral NutritionEnterocolitis, NecrotizingHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInfant, Very Low Birth WeightNutritional StatusConceptsLow birth weight infantsBirth weight infantsPostnatal dayFull feedsWeight infantsPostnatal weekEpoch 1Feeding protocolEnteral nutrition goalsFull enteral nutritionEpoch 2First postnatal dayEnteral nutritionNutrition daysInfant growthInfant cohortInfants 1InfantsNutrition goalsWeeksDaysCentral lineCohortMonthsHuman milk fortification: the clinician and parent perspectives
Hair AB, Ferguson J, Grogan C, Kim JH, Taylor SN. Human milk fortification: the clinician and parent perspectives. Pediatric Research 2020, 88: 25-29. PMID: 32855509, DOI: 10.1038/s41390-020-1076-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Nutritional Composition and Energy Content of Donor Human Milk: A Systematic Review
Perrin MT, Belfort MB, Hagadorn JI, McGrath JM, Taylor SN, Tosi LM, Brownell EA. The Nutritional Composition and Energy Content of Donor Human Milk: A Systematic Review. Advances In Nutrition 2020, 11: 960-970. PMID: 32119744, PMCID: PMC7360450, DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmaa014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsChildEnterocolitis, NecrotizingFemaleHumansInfantInfant FormulaInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureMilk BanksMilk, HumanConceptsHuman milkSystematic reviewPreterm infant formulaDonor human milkClinical reference valuesInformation biasNonprofit milk banksPreterm infantsMaternal milkMaternal characteristicsMilk banksInclusion criteriaAmerican AcademyInfant formulaCross-study comparisonsNutritional compositionLower ratesFatVitaminMilkScopus databasesMilk collection methodConclusive evidenceFurther researchEnterocolitisFactors in Early Feeding Practices That May Influence Growth and the Challenges That Arise in Growth Outcomes Research
Fabrizio V, Shabanova V, Taylor SN. Factors in Early Feeding Practices That May Influence Growth and the Challenges That Arise in Growth Outcomes Research. Nutrients 2020, 12: 1939. PMID: 32629763, PMCID: PMC7399918, DOI: 10.3390/nu12071939.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeeks gestational ageGestational agePreterm infantsEarly feeding practicesInfant growth trajectoriesFetal growth chartsSingle-center investigationInitial hospitalizationParenteral nutritionImproved outcomesInclusion criteriaFeeding practicesGrowth chartsNutritional practicesFirst weekHospital growthNutritional factorsInfantsQuartileCenter investigationLess daysOutcomes researchCaloric densityHospitalizationCohort effects“Extrauterine growth restriction” and “postnatal growth failure” are misnomers for preterm infants
Fenton TR, Cormack B, Goldberg D, Nasser R, Alshaikh B, Eliasziw M, Hay WW, Hoyos A, Anderson D, Bloomfield F, Griffin I, Embleton N, Rochow N, Taylor S, Senterre T, Schanler RJ, Elmrayed S, Groh-Wargo S, Adamkin D, Shah PS. “Extrauterine growth restriction” and “postnatal growth failure” are misnomers for preterm infants. Journal Of Perinatology 2020, 40: 704-714. PMID: 32214217, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-0658-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFetal Growth RetardationGestational AgeHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureNutritional StatusPatient DischargeConceptsPostnatal growth failureExtrauterine growth restrictionPreterm infantsGrowth restrictionGrowth failurePostnatal weight lossWeeks postmenstrual ageReference fetusPostmenstrual agePreterm neonatesAdverse outcomesNutrition deliveryBody compositionInfantsWeight lossGrowth percentilesNutritional needsGrowth slowingFailureNeonatesFetusesPrevalenceWeeksFurther refinementParent and Provider Perspectives on the Imprecise Label of “Human Milk Fortifier” in the NICU
Canvasser J, Hair AB, Kim JH, Taylor SN. Parent and Provider Perspectives on the Imprecise Label of “Human Milk Fortifier” in the NICU. Nutrients 2020, 12: 720. PMID: 32182782, PMCID: PMC7146547, DOI: 10.3390/nu12030720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman milk fortifierMilk fortifierHuman milk productsImmature gastrointestinal systemCow milk productsMilk productsPreterm infantsCritical careGastrointestinal systemNICU parentsChild healthHealthcare providersProvider perspectivesNICUFortifierClear communicationChildrenUnited States participantsHealthProvidersOnline surveyParentsInfantsCare
2019
Investigation of a Common Clinical Approach to Poor Growth in Preterm Infants
Korff SG, Ross J, Morella K, Taylor SN. Investigation of a Common Clinical Approach to Poor Growth in Preterm Infants. American Journal Of Perinatology 2019, 37: 1462-1466. PMID: 31430817, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694724.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight z-scoreZ-scoreClinical approachLow birth weight infantsMCT oilHuman milk fortifierBirth weight infantsLow birth weightElevated energy intakeCommon clinical approachGrowth velocityFormula powderMedium-chain triglyceride oilMilk fortifierWeight infantsCohort studyPreterm infantsBirth weightHuman milkEnergy intakeInfantsPostinterventionDaysPoor growthFortifier
2018
Functional indicators of vitamin D adequacy for very low birth weight infants
Taylor SN, Wahlquist A, Wagner CL, Ramakrishnan V, Ebeling M, Hollis BW. Functional indicators of vitamin D adequacy for very low birth weight infants. Journal Of Perinatology 2018, 38: 550-556. PMID: 29743660, PMCID: PMC6382072, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-018-0098-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin D statusLow birth weight infantsBirth weight infantsD statusWeight infantsBone healthTerm ageInfant vitamin D statusBone mineralizationMarkers of calciumVitamin D adequacyParathyroid hormone concentrationsParathyroid hormone statusFemur mineralizationPreterm infantsPTH statusLinear regression modelingFemur BMCHormone statusHormone concentrationsCalcium homeostasisInfantsRegression modelingFunctional indicatorsStatus