Journal of Pregnancy and Child Health
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Luigi Gagliardi

Woman and Child Health Department, Pediatrics and Neonatology Division, Italy.

Biography

I am a neonatologist-pediatrician with formal training and strong research interest in epidemiology. I co-founded the Italian Neonatal Network and I lead the Viareggio subcohort of the multicenter Italian birth cohort study Piccolipiù. My recent work focused on pregnancy complications, very preterm birth, twinning and outcomes, and on the growth and respiratory health of neonates and children. I am currently working on Italian Guidelines for infection control in neonates and Human Milk Banks.

Publications

Rectal, Axillary or Skin Temperature in Newborns?

Background: Hypothermia in newborns is strongly associated with increased morbidity. Despite its importance, where and how temperature should be measured is not still clearly defined. Aim: To compare sites and instruments for measuring temperature in newborns to estimate differences and limits of agreement. Patients: Sample: 107 healthy term newb... Read More»

Giulia Placidi, Ilaria Merusi and Luigi Gagliardi

Research Article: J Preg Child Health 2014, 1:123

DOI: 10.4172/2376-127X.1000123

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