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Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Neonatal Diseases—Second Edition

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Pediatrics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2026 | Viewed by 698

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1. Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3525433, Israel
2. Department of Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa 3339419, Israel
Interests: neonatology; neonatal intensive care; low birth weight; neonatal nutrition
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1. Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3525433, Israel
2. Department of Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa 3339419, Israel
Interests: neonatology; neonatal intensive care; neonatal hemodynamics; point of care ultrasound
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Dear Colleagues,

We are thrilled to announce the release of the second volume of our Special Issue, entitled "Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Neonatal Diseases—Second Edition", dedicated to the diagnosis and management of neonatal diseases. We welcome high-quality studies across a range of topics in this continually evolving field, including, but not limited to, neonatal care, preterm birth, neonatal respiratory and cardiovascular management, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and point-of-care ultrasound for neonatal conditions. Our goal is to highlight research that can inform clinical practice and improve outcomes for the most vulnerable patients. We encourage the submission of clinical research that provides new insights into the diagnosis, treatment, and care of neonates, with an emphasis on improving long-term health and development. Please note that submissions will undergo rigorous peer-review.

Please visit the following link to access the first volume of our Special Issue: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/A3RC1FU1F2. We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Prof. Dr. Arieh Riskin
Dr. Ayala Gover
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • newborn
  • preterm
  • neonatal intensive care
  • low birth weight
  • point-of-care ultrasound
  • neonatal monitoring

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Systematic Review
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypernatremic Dehydration in Exclusively Breastfed Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by María José Maldonado, Eduardo Tuta-Quintero, Isabella Criado Quintero, Andrea V. Zambrano, Maria F. Velazco and Sergio Agudelo-Perez
J. Clin. Med. 2026, 15(13), 4975; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15134975 - 26 Jun 2026
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Background/Objectives: Exclusive breastfeeding improves infant health and development, while suboptimal breastfeeding increases risks of hyperbilirubinemia and neonatal hypernatremic dehydration (NHD). This study aims to estimate the prevalence of NHD associated with exclusive breastfeeding and to identify maternal and neonatal risk factors through [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Exclusive breastfeeding improves infant health and development, while suboptimal breastfeeding increases risks of hyperbilirubinemia and neonatal hypernatremic dehydration (NHD). This study aims to estimate the prevalence of NHD associated with exclusive breastfeeding and to identify maternal and neonatal risk factors through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from February to March 2025 without language or publication year restrictions. Observational studies evaluating healthy term neonates exclusively breastfed and diagnosed with NHD within the first 28 days of life were included. Two independent meta-analyses were performed to estimate pooled prevalence and associated risk factors using random-effects models. Methodological quality was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS) and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool. Results: A total of 97 studies were identified, and 13 met the inclusion criteria. Ten studies were included in the prevalence meta-analysis and seven in the risk factor meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of NHD was 1.4% (95% CI: 0.0–5.0%), with high heterogeneity (I2 = 99.6%). Delayed initiation of breastfeeding (OR 6.02; 95% CI: 2.85–12.73), excessive neonatal weight loss > 10% (OR 69.28; 95% CI: 0.00–1.87 × 1012), low urine output (OR 8.51; 95% CI: 2.86–25.29), and maternal primiparity (OR 3.66; 95% CI: 1.67–8.02) were identified as the main risk factors. Poor breastfeeding technique, inadequate latch, and lack of early postnatal follow-up were consistently associated with NHD. Conclusions: NHD is a clinically relevant condition among exclusively breastfed term newborns. Early breastfeeding assessment, monitoring of neonatal weight loss and hydration status, and strengthened maternal support are essential to prevent severe complications. Full article
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