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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Evaluation of the Relative Frequency of Positive Cultures of Bactec, Blood, Cerebrospinal Fluid, and Urine in Infants Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu) and the Department of Neonatal Diseases in Alzahra Hospital, Isfahan, Iran, During the Years 2011-2016
Behzad Barekatain
Behzad Barekatain

Associate Professor of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine

Al-Zahra Hospital

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

All Documents
1. Diagnostic Value of Mean Platelet Volume, Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio, and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio for Late-Onset Neonatal Sepsis, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2025)
2. Assessment of Vascular Indices by Abdominal Aortic Ultrasonography in Preterm Neonates With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Pediatric Cardiology (2024)
3. Comparison of Daily Dose of 400 and 600 Units of Vitamin D in the Prevention of Osteopenia of Prematurity in Infants With a Gestational Age of Less Than and Equal to 32 Weeks, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2024)
4. Oropharyngeal Colostrum Administration in Premature Infants: Impact on Immune Status and Incidence of Common Morbidities, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2024)
5. Breast Feeding, Obesity, and Asthma Association: Clinical and Molecular Views, Clinical and Molecular Allergy (2023)
6. Changes in Preterm Birth and Stillbirth During Covid-19 Lockdowns in 26 Countries, Nature Human Behaviour (2023)
7. Effects of Positioning on Complications of Preterm Infants With Respiratory Distress Syndrome Treated With Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Iranian Journal of Neonatology (2023)
8. Evaluation of Intratracheal Salbutamol Effects in Addition to Surfactant in the Clinical Course of Premature Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2023)
9. Comparison of Surfactant Administration Efficacy in the Treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Preterm Neonates: Aerosolization Versus Insure, Iranian Journal of Pediatrics (2022)
10. Effects of Vitamin E on Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in Preterm Newborns, Advanced Biomedical Research (2022)
11. Serum Kim-1 and Cystatin Levels As the Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury in Asphyxiated Neonates, Iranian Journal of Neonatology (2022)
12. Which Site Is Better for Skin Sensor Temperature Probe in Newborns Under Open Care System for Prevention of Hypo – Hyperthermia, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2022)
13. Comparison of Serum Triglyceride and Cholesterol Levels in Premature Neonates With or Without Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds), International Journal of Pediatrics (United Kingdom) (2021)
14. Efficiency of Dimethicone and Symbiotic Approaches in Infantile Colic Management, Iranian Journal of Neonatology (2021)
15. Investigation of Salivary C-Reactive Protein and Interleukin-18 for the Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2021)
16. Investigation of Urinary Beta-2 Microglobulin Level in Neonates With Asphyxia Admitted in Alzahra Hospitals in Isfahan, 1396-1397, Iranian Journal of Neonatology (2021)
17. Premedication With Intravenous Midazolam for Neonatal Endotracheal Intubation: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2021)
18. Association of Cord Blood Total Protein and Albumin Levels With Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Iranian Journal of Neonatology (2020)
19. Comparison of Oral Acetaminophen With Oral Ibuprofen on Closure of Symptomatic Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Neonates, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2019)
20. Effect of Telenursing on Attachment and Stress in Mothers of Preterm Infants, Iranian Journal of Neonatology (2019)
21. The Prevalence of Complications of Prematurity Among 1000 Newborns in Isfahan, Iran, Advanced Biomedical Research (2019)
22. Validation of the Early Feeding Skills Assessment Scale for the Evaluation of Oral Feeding in Premature Infants, Iranian Journal of Neonatology (2019)
23. Effect of Vitamin E in Prevention of Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Preterm Neonates, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2018)
24. Evaluating the Effect of High Dose Versus Low Dose Heparin in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter in Very Low Birth Weight Infants, Iranian Journal of Pediatrics (2018)
25. The Prevalence of Complications of Prematurity Among 1000 Newborns With Weight of Less Than 1500 Grams in University Hospitals in Isfahan City, Iran, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2018)
26. Comparison of Zinc Level in Umbilical Cord Blood Between the Preterm Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Healthy Neonates, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2017)
27. Evaluation of the Effects of Vitamin E on Prematurity Complications in Premature Neonates, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2017)
28. The Effect of Chicory Extract Bath on Bilirubin Levels of Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study, International Journal of Pediatrics (2017)
29. The Impact of an Educational Program Regarding Total Parenteral Nutrition on Infection Indicators in Neonates Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research (2017)
30. Frequency of Thyroid Function Disorders Among a Population of Very-Low-Birth-Weight Premature Infants, Iranian Journal of Neonatology (2016)
31. Prebiotics for the Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in Preterm Neonates, Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (2016)