Abstract:ery low birth weight (VLBW) neonates represent a vulnerable group of newborns with a high mortality rate. The survival in neonates is associated with their birth weights, gestation, and illness severity. The survival rate of VLBW infants varies globally with 40% in developing countries to more than 90% in developed countries [1]. VLBW neonates who survived tend to have a higher risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities causing significant changes to the lives of their families [2]. Varied morbidities have been … Show more
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