1994
Low-dose indomethacin therapy and extension of intraventricular hemorrhage: A multicenter randomized trial
Ment L, Oh W, Ehrenkranz R, Phillip A, Vohr B, Allan W, Makuch R, Taylor K, Schneider K, Katz K, Scott D, Duncan C. Low-dose indomethacin therapy and extension of intraventricular hemorrhage: A multicenter randomized trial. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1994, 124: 951-955. PMID: 8201485, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)83191-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-grade intraventricular hemorrhageIntraventricular hemorrhageAdverse eventsBirth weightLow birth weight infantsDistribution of hemorrhageGrade intraventricular hemorrhageBirth weight infantsPlacebo-controlled trialPercentage of infantsPatent ductus arteriosusGm birth weightHours of ageIndomethacin therapyWeight infantsApgar scoreParenchymal involvementSaline placeboDuctus arteriosusGestational ageIntracranial hemorrhagePostnatal hoursCascade of eventsPatent ductusCranial sonogramsLow-dose indomethacin and prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage: a multicenter randomized trial.
Ment L, Ehrenkranz R, Duncan C, Scott D, Taylor K, Katz K, Schneider K, Makuch R, Oh W, Vohr B, Philip A, Allan W. Low-dose indomethacin and prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage: a multicenter randomized trial. Pediatrics 1994, 93: 543-50. PMID: 8134206, DOI: 10.1542/peds.93.4.543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weight neonatesSeverity of IVHBirth weight neonatesIntraventricular hemorrhageWeight neonatesDose indomethacinBirth weightGrade 4 intraventricular hemorrhageSerial cranial ultrasound examinationsSignificant adverse drug eventsPercent of neonatesPlacebo-controlled trialPatent ductus arteriosusCranial ultrasound examinationMajor risk factorAdverse drug eventsHours of ageFirst postnatal dayDuctal closureProphylactic indomethacinApgar scoreNeurodevelopmental handicapParenchymal involvementPlacebo groupAdverse events
1992
Risk factors for early intraventricular hemorrhage in low birth weight infants
Ment L, Oh W, Philip A, Ehrenkranz R, Duncan C, Allan W, Taylor K, Schneider K, Katz K, Makuch R. Risk factors for early intraventricular hemorrhage in low birth weight infants. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1992, 121: 776-783. PMID: 1432433, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)81915-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGMH/IVHBirth weightRisk factorsIntraventricular hemorrhageLow birth weight infantsBirth weight infantsMaternal risk factorsGm birth weightMore vaginal deliveriesIndependent prognostic indicatorGerminal matrix hemorrhageHigh-grade hemorrhageRisk factor dataGroups of infantsMode of deliveryEarly intraventricular hemorrhagePrimary hospitalizationSevere IVHTocolytic useWeight infantsPreterm infantsVaginal deliveryVertex presentationGestational ageIVH group
1988
Randomized low-dose indomethacin trial for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in very low birth weight neonates
Ment L, Duncan C, Ehrenkranz R, Kleinman C, Taylor K, Scott D, Gettner P, Sherwonit E, Williams J. Randomized low-dose indomethacin trial for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in very low birth weight neonates. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1988, 112: 948-955. PMID: 3373405, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(88)80225-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraventricular hemorrhageGerminal matrixPostnatal hoursUrinary outputDay 5Placebo-controlled prospective trialLow birth weight neonatesDuctus arteriosus shuntIndomethacin-treated infantsSerum indomethacin levelsBirth weight neonatesCardiac ultrasound studiesAdequate urinary outputGroups of infantsIndomethacin trialStudy medicationApgar scorePreterm neonatesProspective trialWeight neonatesDuctus arteriosusGestational ageSerum electrolytesBirth weightPatent ductus
1985
Randomized indomethacin trial for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in very low birth weight infants
Ment L, Duncan C, Ehrenkranz R, Kleinman C, Pitt B, Taylor J, Scott D, Stewart W, Gettner P. Randomized indomethacin trial for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in very low birth weight infants. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1985, 107: 937-943. PMID: 3906073, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(85)80197-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal intraventricular hemorrhageIntraventricular hemorrhagePostnatal hoursDuctus arteriosusLow birth weight infantsIndomethacin-treated groupIndomethacin-treated infantsPlacebo-treated patientsBirth weight infantsInitiation of therapyPatent ductus arteriosusCardiac ultrasound studiesIndomethacin trialApgar scoreWeight infantsPreterm neonatesControl infantsGestational ageOverall incidenceCerebral microvasculatureSerum electrolytesUrinary outputBirth weightClotting functionsUltrasound studyNeurodevelopmental assessment of very low birth weight neonates: Effect of germinal matrix and intraventricular hemorrhage
Ment L, Scott D, Ehrenkranz R, Duncan C. Neurodevelopmental assessment of very low birth weight neonates: Effect of germinal matrix and intraventricular hemorrhage. Pediatric Neurology 1985, 1: 164-168. PMID: 3880401, DOI: 10.1016/0887-8994(85)90058-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGMH/IVHIntraventricular hemorrhageNeurodevelopmental assessmentGerminal matrixSurviving infantsNeonatal germinal matrix hemorrhageNewborn Special Care UnitLow birth weight neonatesBirth weight neonatesGerminal matrix hemorrhageMajor neurologic abnormalitiesSpecial care unitsNon-hemorrhage groupWeight neonatesCare unitGroup infantsPostnatal hoursNeurologic abnormalitiesBirth weightSevere gradesHemorrhageDevelopmental scoresBayley ScalesInfantsInfant development
1984
Posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Low incidence in very low birth weight neonates with intraventricular hemorrhage.
Ment L, Duncan C, Scott D, Ehrenkranz R. Posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Low incidence in very low birth weight neonates with intraventricular hemorrhage. Journal Of Neurosurgery 1984, 60: 343-7. PMID: 6693962, DOI: 10.3171/jns.1984.60.2.0343.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraventricular hemorrhagePosthemorrhagic hydrocephalusLong-term neurodevelopmental handicapsNewborn Special Care UnitLow birth weight neonatesCranial ultrasound scanningCranial ultrasound studiesBirth weight neonatesBirth weight rangeCongenital aqueductal stenosisElevated intracranial pressureSpecial care unitsOccipitofrontal head circumferenceNon-hemorrhage groupNeurodevelopmental handicapPreterm infantsWeight neonatesCare unitPostnatal hoursAqueductal stenosisBirth weightEqual incidenceIntracranial pressureHead circumferenceGerminal matrix
1982
Neonates of less than or equal to 1,250 grams birth weight: prospective neurodevelopmental evaluation during the first year post-term.
Ment L, Scott D, Ehrenkranz R, Rothman S, Duncan C, Warshaw J. Neonates of less than or equal to 1,250 grams birth weight: prospective neurodevelopmental evaluation during the first year post-term. Pediatrics 1982, 70: 292-6. PMID: 7099799, DOI: 10.1542/peds.70.2.292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal intensive careIntraventricular hemorrhagePreterm neonatesIntensive careBirth weightIncidence of IVHNewborn Special Care UnitSophisticated neonatal intensive careGm birth weightGrams birth weightIll preterm neonatesSpecial care unitsConsecutive preterm neonatesYears of lifeNeurodevelopmental handicapCare unitPostnatal hoursProspective studyNeurodevelopmental evaluationMotor handicapEarly identificationGreater riskNeonatesDelayed acquisitionDevelopmental problems