Neonatology
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Research and innovation in neonatology from the experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
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Gray Zone for Flow in Single Ventricle Palliation
Short-term benefits of aortopulmonary collaterals lead to longer term burden as volumes increase.
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Malnutrition and Maternal Depression Linked in Sickle Cell Study
Study finds maternal depression is independently associated with malnutrition in Nigerian children with sickle cell anemia.
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Ventriculostomy After Fetal Repair Enhances Care for Severe Spina Bifida
In treating hydrocephalus following fetal repair of myelomeningocele, endoscopic third ventriculostomy may be recommended.
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Genetic Counselors Optimize Benefits of Prenatal Screening
Genetic counselors and physicians in maternal-fetal medicine stay abreast of fast-moving advances in DNA screening.
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Minding Alerts to Long QT Syndrome Reduces Stillbirth
Early intervention when fetal heart rates go awry can mitigate morbidity and mortality risks.
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Three-quarters of Physicians Brush Off Automated Advice
Physicians mostly ignored the evidence-based suggestions for their pediatric patients.
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Atlas of Cells Sparks New Thinking in Lung Injury
Single-cell sequencing drives a need to look beyond ‘hallmark’ genes.
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Improving Lung Health for Preterm Babies
Team-based quality improvement framework has brought organization to neonatal initiatives and improved respiratory outcomes.
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Optimal Breast Milk for Preterm Infants
Degradation of osteopontin in donor milk could drive pasteurization procedure changes.
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Pregnant Patients with SUD Face Treatment Barriers
Secret shopper studies show how pregnant women slip through the treatment cracks at a prime time for recovery.