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Parental and Medical Classification of Neurodevelopment in Children Born Preterm.

Richter LL, Janvier A, Pearce R, Bourque CJ, Church PT, Luu TM, Synnes A.Pediatrics. 2025 Feb 1;155(2):e2024066148. doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-066148.PMID: 39786567

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Early hydrocortisone verses placebo in neonatal shock- a double blind Randomized controlled trial.

Dudeja S, Saini SS, Sundaram V, Dutta S, Sachdeva N, Kumar P.J Perinatol. 2025 Feb 13. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02222-3. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39948354

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Improvement Initiative: End-Tidal Carbon Monoxide Measurement in Newborns Receiving Phototherapy.

Bahr TM, Shakib JH, Stipelman CH, Kawamoto K, Lauer S, Christensen RD.J Pediatr. 2021 Nov;238:168-173.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.07.008. Epub 2021 Jul 11.PMID: 34260896

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Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Survival, Multimorbidity, and Neurodevelopment.

Rees P, Gale C, Battersby C, Williams C, Carter B, Sutcliffe A.JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Jan 2;8(1):e2452883. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.52883.PMID: 39761048 

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Higher versus lower nasal continuous positive airway pressure for extubation of extremely preterm infants in Australia (ÉCLAT): a multicentre, randomised, superiority trial.

Kidman AM, Manley BJ, Boland RA, Malhotra A, Donath SM, Beker F, Davis PG, Bhatia R.Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2023 Dec;7(12):844-851. doi: 10.1016/S2352-4642(23)00235-3. Epub 2023 Oct 27.PMID: 38240784 Clinical Trial.

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Being a NICU parent comes with many challenges, but communicating with your baby’s healthcare team and loved ones doesn’t have to be one of them. In this video, NICU parent Valerie shares her personal journey and offers valuable tips for effective communication with doctors and medical providers. Learn how the right tools and conversations can improve your NICU experience, while also highlighting the importance of self-care, hope, and trust during this difficult time. Whether you’re navigating the NICU or supporting a loved one, this episode provides crucial insights for every NICU family.

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In part two of our conversation with Dr. Phyllis Dennery, Ben and Daphna dive into the themes of leadership and gratitude. Dr. Dennery shares her journey from growing up in a hospital environment to becoming a leader in neonatology, reflecting on how mentorship, self-awareness, and courage shaped her path. She discusses the importance of saying “no” when necessary, embracing leadership roles, and advocating for diversity and equity in medicine.

Dr. Dennery offers insights into the power of observation, collaboration, and fostering a culture of kindness and gratitude within healthcare teams. She also addresses the unique challenges faced by women in medicine, the impact of representation on patient outcomes, and how personal and professional growth evolve over time.

Beyond her medical career, she speaks about her passion for advocacy, research, and even creative writing, hinting at exciting projects ahead. This inspiring discussion is filled with wisdom for early-career neonatologists and leaders alike, encouraging them to find joy in their work, uplift others, and make a lasting impact in the field.

Tune in for an insightful and heartfelt conversation with one of neonatology’s most influential voices!

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Shayla Percy, who is now a third year Neonatology fellow UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Shayla described her QI project and the steps she took with her team to improve detection and management of metabolic disease of prematurity. She talked about the team work and the support from her mentors that set her up for a successful project. We also talked about some of the challenges that she experienced and how she tackled it. Shayla completed QI courses during the fellowship and also won the AAP young investigator award for her project. Shayla shared her experience presenting her work at AAP and provided insights to future incoming fellows who might be interested in a similar research pathway. 

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Welcome to part one of a special two-part conversation featuring distinguished neonatologist and physician-scientist, Dr. Phyllis A. Dennery. In this “At the Bench” episode, hosts Drs. David McCulley and Misty Good, along with guest co-host Ben Courchia, delve into Dr. Dennery’s remarkable journey—spanning from her early fascination with molecular biology to her influential roles as Chair of Pediatrics at Brown University and Pediatrician-in-Chief at Rhode Island Hospital. Throughout the discussion, she reflects on the challenges of investigating bilirubin as a possible antioxidant, pioneering new insights into newborn lung injury, and unraveling the complexities of oxidative stress.

Dr. Dennery also opens up about building vibrant research programs at leading institutions, underscoring the value of mentorship, collaboration, and taking bold risks in pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries. She offers candid perspectives on balancing clinical demands with scientific innovation, and how she has navigated multiple leadership positions to foster deeper community engagement in pediatric health. This episode highlights not only her scientific achievements, but her passion for cultivating new talent and forging interdisciplinary partnerships. Don’t miss this engaging opening segment of our two-part series. Be sure to tune into The Incubator’s Sunday Interview for part two, where Dr. Dennery’s inspiring story continues!

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In this latest episode of Neo News, Eli, Ben, and Daphna bring you the mainstream media stories shaping conversations about neonatology. These are the headlines your patients and their families are reading—so we’re here to break them down with insight and clinical perspective.

This month, the team takes a deep dive into Dr. Rachel Fleishman’s provocative New England Journal of Medicine piece, What is the Relative Value of a Baby?, tackling the financial and ethical disparities in neonatal care reimbursement. Dr. Fleishman joins the discussion to offer firsthand insights.

The hosts also explore a fascinating New York Times piece comparing medical training to professional sports and performance coaching, highlighting the power of pre-procedure practice. Plus, they examine a study on breastfeeding trends before and after the formula shortage, an Atlantic feature on a potential new emergency contraceptive, and even a Science article uncovering ancient Roman breastfeeding habits!

With expert analysis and lively debate, Neo News helps clinicians stay informed on the neonatal stories influencing public discourse. Have an article we should cover? Send it our way! Tune in and stay ahead of the conversation.

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