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In this episode of Journal Club, Ben and Daphna review several recent studies that hold meaningful implications for neonatal care.

They begin by discussing a comprehensive meta-analysis on postnatal corticosteroids, exploring their impact on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and cerebral palsy outcomes. The conversation highlights the nuanced findings, including the benefits for high-risk infants and the risks for those at lower risk, and considers how these insights could guide clinical decisions.

Next, they analyze a large observational study investigating thrombocytopenia and its relationship to major bleeds in preterm infants. The discussion focuses on whether low platelet counts directly contribute to bleeding or are merely a marker of other conditions, with potential implications for transfusion thresholds.

The episode also features an EBNeo segment with guest experts, who provide an in-depth discussion of a pivotal trial comparing video and direct laryngoscopy for neonatal intubation. They evaluate the study’s design, its impact on procedural success, and its role in enhancing trainee education.

This episode of Journal Club offers evidence-based insights and actionable takeaways for neonatal clinicians, with a focus on advancing care and improving outcomes for vulnerable newborns.

As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: [email protected]. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.

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