Send us a textIn this latest episode of The Incubator Podcast Journal Club, Ben and Daphna explore studies that may shift clinical practices in neonatal care. They begin with a study from India examining oral calcium phosphate as an adjunct to phototherapy in treating neonatal jaundice. This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigates how calcium phosphate may help reduce bilirubin levels by binding to unconjugated bilirubin in the gut, potentially minimizing the need for ...

Send us a textExpanded 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...

Send us a textThe who, when, and why of pacifier use.Mitev K, Frewin KL, Augustinova M, Niedenthal PM, Rychlowska M, Vanderwert RE.Pediatr Res. 2024 Oct 15. doi: 10.1038/s41390-024-03540-6. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39406952 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 @doctordaph...

Send us a textOral 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.As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: [email protected]. You can also contact the show through In...

Send us a textEvaluation 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.As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: [email protected]....

Send us a textNational Trends in Infant Mortality in the US After Dobbs.Singh P, Gallo MF.JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Oct 21. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.4276. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39432283As 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 ep...

Send us a textCooling 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: 39451123As 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 B...

Send us a textGenetic 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: 39322018As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: [email protected]. You can also contact the s...

Send us a textInpatient 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: 39004169As 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...

Send us a textIn 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 intel...

Send us a textIn 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 ...

Send us a textBen 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, continu...

Send us a textBen 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...

Send us a textBen and Daphna sit down with Dr. Rakesh Rao and Dr. Mary Revenis from the CHNC Endocrinology Focus Group to discuss their recent survey on managing hyperglycemia in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants. They explore the wide variation in practices, from defining hyperglycemia to insulin use and glucose reduction strategies. With perspectives from both neonatologists and endocrinologists, they highlight the challenges and next steps, including real-time glucose monitoring an...

Send us a textBen and Daphna sit down with Dr. Maria Dizon, Dr. Girija Natarajan, and Dr. Rakesh Rao from the CHNC HIE Focus Group to discuss their research on hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). They share insights from their study on post-arrest HIE in newborns, including the outcomes of hypothermia treatment and key findings about patient characteristics. The team highlights ongoing initiatives, such as examining HIE in preterm infants and tracking neurodevelopmental outcomes. Listen in...

Send us a textBen and Daphna are joined by Dr. Karna Murthy from Lurie Children’s Hospital to discuss CHNC’s innovative approach to risk adjustment for neonatal outcomes. Dr. Murthy shares insights into developing new tools for comparing NICU performance across hospitals, allowing centers to benchmark outcomes in rare conditions like diaphragmatic hernia and severe BPD. He also offers a look into the future of the CHNC Symposium, including expanded workshops and collaborative sessions. Tune i...

Send us a textBen and Daphna sit down with Dr. John Chuo and Dr. Abeer Azzuqa to discuss the CHNC Digital Health Focus Group and its impact on neonatal care. They share insights into using telemedicine across the NICU journey—from prenatal care to post-discharge monitoring—and explore the future of digital health. With advances in remote monitoring and clinical decision tools, Dr. Chuo and Dr. Azzuqa explain how digital health can support care continuity, reduce hospital stays, and improve ac...

Send us a textBen and Daphna speak with Dr. Michael Padula from CHOP about his research on central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in the NICU. Dr. Padula presents findings from his talk, “Why Not a CLABSI?” where he examines the complex definitions and variations in CLABSI reporting across institutions. By investigating secondary bloodstream infections and potential alternative metrics, Dr. Padula sheds light on the challenges of accurately categorizing and preventing infecti...

Send us a textBen and Daphna reconnect with Dr. Ryan McAdams to discuss the potential of artificial intelligence in neonatal care. Dr. McAdams highlights key points from his CHNC talk, "Guiding the AI Revolution: A Safer Future for Newborns," covering AI's transformative role in handling complex neonatal data and advancing patient outcomes. From improving analytics to managing big data sets, he explains how AI can identify signals that might otherwise be missed. Tune in to learn why embracing...

Send us a textBen and Daphna speak with Dr. Liz Wetzel, Dr. Summer Elshenawy, and Dr. Hannah Hightower from the CHNC Resuscitation Focus Group. They discuss the importance of clinical event debriefing in the NICU, sharing insights on using standardized debriefing forms to enhance resuscitation outcomes and address psychological safety. This team emphasizes a systems-based approach to improvement, fostering a culture of learning rather than blame. Tune in to learn about their impactful worksho...

Send us a textBen and Daphna speak with Dr. Heather Tubbs Cooley about her research on nurse workload and its impact on neonatal care in the NICU. Dr. Tubbs Cooley highlights how nurse staffing ratios and subjective workload affect critical care tasks, from endotracheal tube surveillance to parent engagement and discharge teaching. This conversation sheds light on the nuanced realities of nurse workload and the challenges of maintaining comprehensive care amidst increasing demands. Tune in fo...

Send us a textBen and Daphna sit down with Monica Jones, Senior Family Consultant at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and NICU parent, to discuss the critical role of family voices in neonatal care. Monica shares insights from her work with CHNC, including a universal tool to address health disparities and support NICU families. She emphasizes the importance of personalized resources, Medicaid advocacy, and the unique challenges NICU families face. Tune in to hear Monica’s impactful jo...

Send us a textBen and Daphna are joined by members of the CHNC DEI Focus Group—Dr. Helen Williams, Dr. Nikki McLaughlin, Dr. Emily Fisherman, and Dr. Ann Downey—who discuss their commitment to creating an inclusive NICU environment. They explore the challenges and essential steps for integrating family-centered, culturally competent care in neonatal units. Listen as they share insights on improving equity in access to care, supporting diverse healthcare teams, and small but impactful changes,...

Send us a textBen and Daphna welcome back Dr. Srirupa Gopal, who returns to The Incubator podcast with exciting updates. Now an Assistant Professor of Neonatology at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, Dr. Gopal shares insights from her CHNC workshop on hemodynamic-based strategies in neonatal care and her perspective on evolving medication approaches. Additionally, Dr. Gopal introduces her new role within The Incubator team, leading a special series featuring neonatal fellows di...