Fetal Hemoglobin as a Predictive Biomarker for Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study in Portugal

Fetal Hemoglobin as a Predictive Biomarker for Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study in Portugal

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of vision impairment in preterm infants, with its pathogenesis linked to oxygen exposure. Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions, commonly performed in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), reduce fetal hemoglo...

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Main Authors: Mariza Fevereiro-Martins, Laura Aguiar, Ângela Inácio, Carlos Cardoso, Ana Carolina Santos, Carlos Marques-Neves, Hercília Guimarães, Rui Pinto, Manuel Bicho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
retinopathy of prematurity
neonatal diseases
fetal hemoglobin
pathophysiology
innovative therapeutic approaches
neonatal anemia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/13/1/110
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