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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

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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 Infection.

Ramnarayan P, Mitting R, Whittaker E, Marcolin M, O'Regan C, Sinha R, Bennett A, Moustafa M, Tickner N, Gilchrist M, Kershaw A, Rampling T; NHS England High Consequence Infectious Diseases (Airborne) Network.N Engl J Med. 2022 Oct 27;387(17):1618-1620. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc2210828. Epub 2022 Oct 12.PMID: 36223535 No abstract available.

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In this episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, hosts Mbozu and Shelly- Ann interview Dr. Gae Mundundu and Dr. Ritah Nazziwa, neonatal fellows in the African Paediatric Fellowship Program (APFP) at the University of Cape Town. During the conversation Dr. Mundundu and Dr Nazziwa  discuss neonatal services in their home countries of Zambia and Uganda, as well as their experiences as neonatal fellows. They highlight the challenges and opportunities in neonatal care in their respective countries, including the need for improved infrastructure and the importance of basic interventions. They also discuss the APFP which aims to empower African paediatricians and improve child health outcomes by providing specialized training and mentorship. Dr. Mundundu and Dr. Nazziwa also share about their day-to-day experiences as fellows, emphasizing the continuous learning process, the  practical application of knowledge and the diverse roles and responsibilities of a neonatology fellow. 

Resources mentioned in episode:

The African Paediatric  Fellowship Program: https://health.uct.ac.za/apfp/our-model-0

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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 from her unique perspective, drawing from experiences in both subspecialty and general pediatrics leadership roles. The conversation covers the responsibilities of the AAP president and the critical need for neonatologist participation in AAP elections and advocacy efforts. Dr. Lou highlights recent AAP initiatives relevant to neonatology, including the Access to Donor Milk Act and advocacy for paid family medical leave. She also outlines opportunities for neonatologists to engage in advocacy at local and national levels, encouraging listeners to get involved. The episode concludes with information about the upcoming AAP election, scheduled for September 11-25, 2024, urging listeners to participate and make their voices heard in this pivotal decision for the future of pediatrics and neonatology. Throughout the interview, Dr. Lou's passion for inclusive representation and advocacy in pediatric healthcare shines through, offering listeners a compelling glimpse into the potential future of AAP leadership.

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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 care.

The hosts then analyze a study on the use of inhaled nitric oxide in preterm infants, discussing its effectiveness, costs, and potential overuse. They cover a paper on monocyte count trends as a potential diagnostic tool for necrotizing enterocolitis.

A special segment features Dr. Jane Stremming discussing a New England Journal of Medicine study on nutritional support for moderate to late preterm infants. The hosts also touch on new treatments for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, and surfactant use in infants who develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

The episode concludes with an ethical case study about a father's unexpected request to withdraw care for his preterm infant, emphasizing the importance of understanding families' perspectives in complex medical decisions.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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