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Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of The Incubator podcast, Ben and Daphna wrap up the 2024 Delphi Neonatal Innovation Conference, sharing their favorite moments and highlights. This episode features the exclusive audio from four captivating Delphi talks. Dr. Suresh Gautham, Chair of Pediatrics at Nemours Children's Hospital, opens with an intriguing talk on "What Neonatologists C...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, hosts Ben and Daphna cover a range of neonatal topics, starting with a review of recent research on  mpox in pregnancy and neonates. They discuss a case report of neonatal mpox infection and review current understanding of risks, transmission, and treatment options. The hosts then examine a study on vaccine administration in preterm infants, finding that giving mu...

Send us Fan Mail Mpox in Pregnancy - Risks, Vertical Transmission, Prevention, and Treatment. Nachega JB, Mohr EL, Dashraath P, Mbala-Kingebeni P, Anderson JR, Myer L, Gandhi M, Baud D, Mofenson LM, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ; Mpox Research Consortium (MpoxReC).N Engl J Med. 2024 Aug 28. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2410045. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39197097 No abstract available.   Neonatal Monkeypox Virus Infec...

Send us Fan Mail Don't wait, vaccinate: evaluation of routine vaccination administration and reactogenicity in preterm infants. Abdelmessih E, Desai PV, Tracy J, Papadopoulos J, Bashqoy F.J Perinatol. 2024 Sep 10. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-02111-1. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39256613 Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast...

Send us Fan Mail Prevalence of iron deficiency in extreme preterm infants at 4 or 6 months corrected age despite receiving prophylactic iron supplements. Barr H, Morrison L, Kulkarni K, Ghotra S.J Perinatol. 2024 Aug 29. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-02103-1. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39210023 No abstract available. Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions...

Send us Fan Mail EBNEO Commentary: The impact of timing of inguinal hernia repair on outcomes in preterm infants. Sharma P, King B.Acta Paediatr. 2024 Jul 29. doi: 10.1111/apa.17361. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39073191 No abstract available.   Effect of Early vs Late Inguinal Hernia Repair on Serious Adverse Event Rates in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial. HIP Trial Investigators; Bl...

Send us Fan Mail Paediatric intensive care admissions of preterm children born <32 weeks gestation: a national retrospective cohort study using data linkage. van Hasselt TJ, Gale C, Battersby C, Davis PJ, Draper E, Seaton SE; United Kingdom Neonatal Collaborative and the Paediatric Critical Care Society Study Group (PCCS-SG).Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2024 Apr 18;109(3):265-271. doi: 10....

Send us Fan Mail Mitigating Alarm Fatigue and Improving the Bedside Experience by Reducing Non-actionable Alarms. Yang JK, Su F, Graber-Naidich A, Hedlin H, Madsen N, DeSousa C, Feehan S, Graves A, Palmquist A, Cable R, Kipps AK.J Pediatr. 2024 Aug 29:114278. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.114278. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39216620 Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments...

Send us Fan Mail What I Have Learned in the Last 24 Years Being Editor-in-Chief. Rivara FP.JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Sep 3. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.3288. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39226042   Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or conta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Incubator Podcast, hosts Ben Courchia and Daphna Barbeau interview Dr. Lily Lou, a neonatologist making history as the first from her specialty to run for president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Dr. Lou discusses the significance of her candidacy, emphasizing the importance of subspecialist representation within the AAP. She shares insights fr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Journal Club, Ben and Daphna discuss several recent neonatal studies. They begin with a paper from Pediatrics examining variability in care practices for extremely early deliveries (22-24 weeks gestation), highlighting changes over time and persistent differences between centers. They also review a commentary on important questions raised by these variations in...

Send us Fan Mail Effects of a live versus heat-inactivated probiotic  Bifidobacterium  spp in preterm infants: a randomised clinical trial. Athalye-Jape G, Esvaran M, Patole S, Nathan EA, Doherty DA, Sim E, Chandrasekaran L, Kok C, Schuster S, Conway P.Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2024 Aug 17:fetalneonatal-2023-326667. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2023-326667.  Support the show As always, feel f...

Send us Fan Mail Variability of Care Practices for Extremely Early Deliveries. LoRe D, Groden CM, Schuh AR, Holmes C, Ostilla L, Vogel MM, Murray PD, Yamasato K, Tonismae T, Anani UE, Henner N, Famuyide M, Leuthner SR, Laventhal N, Andrews BL, Tucker Edmonds BM, Brennan KG, Feltman DM; INVESTIGATING NEONATAL DECISIONS FOR EXTREMELY EARLY DELIVERIES (INDEED) STUDY GROUP.Pediatrics. 2024 Aug 12:e202...

Send us Fan Mail Four Important Questions About Between-Hospital Differences in Care at <25 Weeks' Gestation. Rysavy MA, Battarbee AN, Gibson KS.Pediatrics. 2024 Aug 12:e2024066182. doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-066182. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39129508 No abstract available. Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.c...

Send us Fan Mail The Value of Parental Judgment in the Ethical Gray Zone of Periviability: Words Matter. Drago MJ, Mercurio MR.Pediatrics. 2024 Aug 7:e2024065986. doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-065986. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39108223 No abstract available. Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact th...

Send us Fan Mail Retrospective study of preterm infants exposed to inhaled nitric oxide in Kaiser Permanente Southern California: morbidity, mortality and follow-up. Bhatt DR, Braun D, Dizon RA, Shi JM, Weerasinghe S, Sabio A, Reddy S, Lee HC, Ramanathan R, Lakshminrusimha S.J Perinatol. 2024 Jul 18. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-02051-w. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39025953 Support the show As always,...

Send us Fan Mail Surfactant treatment at birth in a contemporary cohort of preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Mueller C, Shepherd EG, Kielt MJ, Conroy S, Jensen EA, Bamat NA, Panitch H, Levin J, Guaman Cuevas M, Truog W, Abman SH, Nelin LD; BPD Collaborative. J Perinatol. 2024 Jul 17. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-02061-8. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39020028 Support the show As always, f...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Question: Reexamining a Parent's Unusual Request. Callahan KP, Narva A, Stoller JZ, Fiester A.Pediatrics. 2024 Aug 1;154(2):e2023064954. doi: 10.1542/peds.2023-064954.PMID: 39040023   Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @...

Send us Fan Mail Gear up for a groundbreaking event in neonatal care! The Delphi Neonatal Innovation Conference is set to take Fort Lauderdale by storm from September 23-25. Hosted by Ben Courchia and Daphna Yasova Barbeau from the Incubator podcast, this conference promises a unique blend of cutting-edge content and networking opportunities. Highlights include three free workshops: Point-of-Care...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Incubator podcast, hosts Ben Courchia and Daphna Barbeau welcome Dr. David Askenazi and Dr. Tara Beck to discuss neonatal nephrology. The conversation explores the challenges of defining and diagnosing acute kidney injury (AKI) in newborns, highlighting the variability in nephron numbers at birth and the complexities of interpreting creatinine levels in the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Journal Club, hosts Ben and Daphna dive into several impactful studies in neonatology. They begin with a series of papers on patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) management, discussing pharmacological treatments, transcatheter closure techniques, and new clinical practice guidelines. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of PDA treatment and the need for...

Send us Fan Mail Acetaminophen for Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Risk of Mortality and Pulmonary Morbidity. Jensen EA, DeMauro SB, Rysavy MA, Patel RM, Laughon MM, Eichenwald EC, Do BT, Das A, Wright CJ; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network. Pediatrics. 2024 Jul 16:e2023065056. doi: 10.1542/peds.2023-065056. Online ahead of print....

Send us Fan Mail Transcatheter and Surgical Ductus Arteriosus Closure in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: 2018-2022. Leahy BF, Edwards EM, Ehret DEY, Soll RF, Yeager SB, Flyer JN.Pediatrics. 2024 Jul 15:e2024065905. doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-065905. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39005106 Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail....

Send us Fan Mail Long term follow-up of patients with patent ductus arteriosus after transcatheter closure. Peng Y, Cheng Z, Zhang Y, Yi Q.Pediatr Res. 2024 Jun 14. doi: 10.1038/s41390-024-03317-x. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38877281 Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Inst...

Send us Fan Mail Infant Deaths After Texas' 2021 Ban on Abortion in Early Pregnancy. Gemmill A, Margerison CE, Stuart EA, Bell SO.JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Jun 24:e240885. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.0885. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38913344 Support the show As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show t...