Prophylactic Erythropoietin for Neuroprotection in Very Preterm Infants: A Meta-Analysis Update

Prophylactic Erythropoietin for Neuroprotection in Very Preterm Infants: A Meta-Analysis Update

Authors
Fischer, H. S. Reibel, N. J. Buhrer, C. Dame, C.
Year
2021
Journal
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
Volume
9
Pages
657228
A meta-analysis update of randomized controlled trials investigating recombinant human erythropoietin suggests improved neurodevelopmental outcome in preterm infants. There was substantial heterogeneity, which could be ascribed to a single trial. Exclusion of this trial featuring a high risk of bias abolished heterogeneity and any effects of recombinant human erythropoietin treatment.

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Type of intervention

Treatment and Child Welfare Interventions

Topic

Development and Life Coping Skills

Cognition

Motor development

Biological Risk Factors, Diseases and Symptoms

Preterm Birth

Intervention

Pharmacological Treatment

Age group

Infants and Toddlers (0-2 years)

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