The Incubator

Send us Fan Mail

Cooling and physiology during parent cuddling infants with neonatal encephalopathy in usual care: CoolCuddle-2 study.

Chakkarapani E, Ingram J, Stocks S, Beasant L, Odd D; CoolCuddle‐2 study research team.Acta Paediatr. 2024 Oct 25. doi: 10.1111/apa.17466. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39451123

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail

Inpatient Skin-to-skin Care Predicts 12-Month Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants.

Lazarus MF, Marchman VA, Brignoni-Pérez E, Dubner S, Feldman HM, Scala M, Travis KE.J Pediatr. 2024 Nov;274:114190. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.114190. Epub 2024 Jul 14.PMID: 39004169

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail

Expanded Newborn Screening Using Genome Sequencing for Early Actionable Conditions.

Ziegler A, Koval-Burt C, Kay DM, Suchy SF, Begtrup A, Langley KG, Hernan R, Amendola LM, Boyd BM, Bradley J, Brandt T, Cohen LL, Coffey AJ, Devaney JM, Dygulska B, Friedman B, Fuleihan RL, Gyimah A, Hahn S, Hofherr S, Hruska KS, Hu Z, Jeanne M, Jin G, Johnson DA, Kavus H, Leibel RL, Lobritto SJ, McGee S, Milner JD, McWalter K, Monaghan KG, Orange JS, Pimentel Soler N, Quevedo Y, Ratner S, Retterer K, Shah A, Shapiro N, Sicko RJ, Silver ES, Strom S, Torene RI, Williams O, Ustach VD, Wynn J, Taft RJ, Kruszka P, Caggana M, Chung WK.JAMA. 2024 Oct 24:e2419662. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.19662. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39446378

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail

Genetic disorders and their association with morbidity and mortality in early preterm small for gestational age infants.

Bomback M, Everett S, Lyford A, Sahni R, Kim F, Baptiste C, Motelow JE, Tolia V, Clark R, Dugoff L, Hays T.Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Sep 23:S0002-9378(24)01013-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.09.101. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39322018

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail

Oral sildenafil versus bosentan for treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn: a randomized controlled trial.

Kallimath A, Deshpande S, Singh P, Garegrat R, Lakshminrusimha S, Maheshwari R, Suryawanshi P.BMC Pediatr. 2024 Nov 1;24(1):698. doi: 10.1186/s12887-024-05107-0.PMID: 39487423 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail

Evaluation of efficacy of oral calcium phosphate as an adjunct to standard-of-care regular phototherapy in cases of neonatal jaundice: a hospital-based double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.

Ghorui A, Chowdhry BK, Manjhi PK, Kumar P, Kumar CM.BMJ Paediatr Open. 2024 Oct 11;8(1):e002902. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2024-002902.PMID: 39395818 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail

In this special episode of The Incubator Podcast, Ben sits down with Dr. Jay Greenspan, Dr. Kevin Dysart, and Yari Payne, key organizers of the upcoming Hot Topics in Neonatology Conference. This celebrated conference, renowned for over 40 years, will take place from December 9–11 at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Maryland. Attendees can look forward to exploring groundbreaking research and innovations in neonatology, with sessions covering topics like artificial intelligence, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, oxygen management, and much more.

Listeners will gain insight into the conference's "Green and Rotten Apples" sessions, where emerging therapies are critically examined, and a glimpse into the collaborative process that brings international expertise to the event. The conference offers invaluable opportunities for networking, fostering connections between early-career professionals and seasoned leaders in the field. For Incubator listeners, there’s an exclusive 10% discount on registration with the code IncubatorPod at checkout. Don’t miss this chance to join a global community of neonatal experts and dive into the latest research and discussions shaping neonatal care.

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!

Send us a text

In this episode of the Incubator "At the Bench," we speak with Dr. Eric Benner, a neonatologist and physician-scientist at Duke University. Dr. Benner shares his path from an MD-PhD student with a background in Parkinson’s research to a passionate neonatologist driven by personal experiences in the NICU after his twin sons were born prematurely. He describes how these experiences inspired him to dedicate his career to studying neurologic outcomes in preterm infants, focusing on neural stem cells and ways to improve outcomes for children like his son who has faced neurologic challenges. Dr. Benner discusses his pioneering research on oxysterols in breast milk, which activate neural pathways, particularly the sonic hedgehog pathway, to promote brain development in preterm infants. His journey includes navigating the patent process, founding a biotech company, and persisting despite initial skepticism from the pharmaceutical industry. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and collaboration, sharing practical advice for budding physician-scientists. Dr. Benner also highlights the need for palliative care in neonatology, inspired by his wife's work in palliative medicine, as an integral component of compassionate care in the NICU.

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail

Ben and Daphna close out their CHNC Symposium coverage with Dr. Kris Reber and Dr. Anthony Piazza. They reflect on the symposium's success, including its unique working-meeting style, collaborative focus groups, and increased involvement from trainees and multidisciplinary teams. Kris and Anthony share their excitement for the event’s growth and plans to include even more specialties in future years. Tune in for insights into how CHNC is fostering year-round connections, continuous learning, and impactful collaborations in neonatal care.

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail

Ben and Daphna speak with Dr. Rebecca Martinez-Hannon and Dr. Vedanta Dariya from the CHNC Neonatal Transport Focus Group, exploring the variability in transport team structures and practices. They discuss team compositions, unique challenges in neonatal transport, and critical procedures performed en route. The conversation also highlights future goals, including consensus statements and collaborations with other focus groups. Tune in to learn how this focus group is working to improve neonatal transport standards across diverse healthcare settings.

Support the show

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.

Enjoy!