The skin of preterm infants is a delicate organ with critical structural and functional
differences as compared to term born infants. Unique features contribute to an increased …

Background and objectives: Aroma therapy is a complementary therapy using essential oils
diluted with carrier oils. Jojoba oils have been widely used as carrier oils. However, limited …

Background Although the efficacy of olive oil massage has been established for different
disorders, no studies have yet focused on the effect of olive oil massage on restless legs …

Background Preterm constitutes a major part of neonatal mortality, particularly in India. Due
to dermal immaturity, preterm neonates are susceptible to various complications like …

Background Newborn oil massage is a widespread practice. Vigorous massage with
potentially harmful products and forced removal of vernix may disrupt skin barrier integrity …

This review on infant massage therapy research is based on literature searches of PubMed,
Medline, and PsycINFO for studies published during the last 7 years. Inclusion criteria were …

Background: Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil consists of 8–12 carbons with higher
absorption and provides better calories than long-chain triglyceride oil. This study was to …

Background: Weight problems in babies are very sensitive, as evidenced by World Health
Organization (WHO) data stating the incidence of infant weight in the world is still below the …

Background Synthesizing current evidence on interventions to improve survival outcomes in
preterm infants is crucial for informing programs and policies. The objective of this study is to …

Aromatherapy massage is a treatment in which essential oils are used. It combines the
beneficial effects of manual massage technique, essential and carrier oils. Base oils are the …