Table 1.

Comparison of basic information and wave VI disappearance cases between groups.

Variables	Treatment group (n = 80)	Control group (n = 20)	P-value
Male	37 (46)	10 (50)	0.764
Premature baby	5 (6)	3 (15)	0.197
Low birth weight infants (<2,500 g)	5 (6)	3 (15)	0.197
Small for gestational age	6 (8)	2 (10)	0.712
Used NCPAP	3 (4)	2 (10)	0.251
Caesarean section	34 (43)	10 (50)	0.546
Premature rupture of membranes at >18 h	5 (6)	3 (15)	0.197
Invasive mechanical ventilation	1 (1)	1 (5)	0.264
TSH > 20 mIU/L	3 (4)	2 (10)	0.251
Phototherapy	38 (48)	13 (65)	0.161
Wave VI disappearance cases	30 (38)	0 (0)	<0.01

Data are presented as the number (%).

NCPAP, nasal continuous positive airway pressure; TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone.