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Wright LL, Merenstein GB, Hirtz D, eds. 1996. Report of the Workshop on Acute Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Infants: August 20-21, 1993, Rockville, Maryland. Rockville, MD: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 206 pp.

Annotation: This document reports on the international Workshop on Acute Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Infants, the purpose of which was to review the current knowledge of the definition and diagnosis of acute perinatal asphyxia in term infants to develop operational and specific criteria to be tested in new studies of acute perinatal asphyxia. The workshop summarized information currently available on this topic and specifically addressed the following questions: (1) is there a consensus definition of acute perinatal asphyxia in the term infant? (2) if not, what research is needed to develop one? (3) what research is needed to validate a research definition? (4) what research is needed to assess the relationship of acute perinatal asphyxia in the term infant to both short- and long-term outcome? The report is divided into six sections, according to workshop session topics: (1) scientific basis of brain injury in acute perinatal asphyxia; (2) clinical assessment-obstetrics; (3) clinical assessment-neonatal; (4) interventions; (5) clinical studies of long-term outcome; and (6) clinical research. Also included in the report are an executive summary and a listing of participants.

Keywords: Asphyxia, Conferences, Fetal monitoring, Infant health, Neonatal screening, Perinatal health, Research

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 1983. Pregnancy outcome: A selected resource guide for the health professional: Draft. Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 35 pp.

Annotation: This draft bibliography on pregnancy outcome was prepared for a day course designed for health professionals titled 'Lifestyle Factors Affecting Pregnancy Outcome,' given by the Center for Health Education, Holy Cross Hospital in December, 1983. Both professional and patient education materials are included. Topics covered are: smoking and pregnancy, drug use in pregnancy, alcohol and pregnancy, pregnancy basis, prenatal diagnosis, fetal treatment, and medical genetics.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Alcohol use during pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Drug use during pregnancy, Fetal monitoring, Genetics, Immunization, Maternal nutrition, Patient education, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Prenatal care, Prenatal diagnosis, Rubella, Ultrasonography

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Service, and University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Program. 1979. Proceedings of the Bi-regional Training Institute on Newer Concepts of Prevention in MCH and CC Regions 8 and 9, San Francisco April 25-27, 1979. [Berkeley, CA: University of California School of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Program?], 257 pp.

Annotation: This institute addressed concepts of prevention and statewide planning in maternal and child health and crippled children. Specific attention was given to the issues of genetics, teratogenic agents, parenting education, primary prevention of child abuse, fetal monitoring, alternative birth practices, adolescent, and dental health. The relationship of supplementary security income, statewide accountability, legislation, and funding were also discussed. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescents, Alternative birth styles, Child abuse, Child health, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Fetal monitoring, Genetics, Legislation, Maternal health, Oral health, Parent education, Prevention, State MCH programs, Supplemental security income, Teratogens

Banta HD, Thacker SB. 1978. Costs and benefits of electronic fetal monitoring: A review of the literature. [Washington, DC?]: National Center for Health Services Research, 73 pp.

Annotation: This report examines the evidence concerning the efficacy and safety of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) by reviewing the English-language literature and makes some calculations on its costs. It briefly describes the history of fetal monitoring, and discusses the following: EFM's impact on therapy and on outcomes (including infant mortality and brain damage), the risks to the mothers and infants, maternal reactions to EFM, and the future of EFM.

Keywords: Bibliographies, Cost effectiveness, Fetal monitoring, Literature reviews

U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health. 1972, 1977r. . How children grow: Clinical research advances in human growth and development. Bethesda, MD: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, National Institutes of Health, 56 pp.

Annotation: This report discusses research in the process of growth in humans. It begins with a list of consultants. The report discusses intrauterine growth, low birthweight babies, and the childhood years with attention to the effects of nutrition, hormones, illness and emotion on growth. It also provides information on adolescent growth, with emphasis on obesity and puberty.

Keywords: Adolescent development, Child development, Fetal development, Growth monitoring, Hormones, Low birthweight infants, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical development, Research
   

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