Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal
Prevalence of bicuspid aortic valve and associated aortopathy in newborns in Copenhagen, Denmark
21 Feb, 2021 | 21:58h | UTCPrevalence of Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Associated Aortopathy in Newborns in Copenhagen, Denmark – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
In this population epi study the prevalence of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) among newborns in Copenhagen was 0.77%; aortopathy incl. coarctation was common, suggesting that it represents a fetal malformation https://t.co/xqUBzQn9NA @HenningBundgaa1 @jamapediatrics
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 11, 2021
Meta-analysis: Sustained lung inflations during neonatal resuscitation at birth
19 Feb, 2021 | 02:21h | UTCSustained Lung Inflations During Neonatal Resuscitation at Birth: A Meta-analysis – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries on Twitter
#Metaanalysis by @KapadiaNeo & @Ilcor_org colleagues finds Sustained lung inflation is a potential harmful intervention in babies, particularly in extreme preterm infants who are at increased risk of death@AAPJournals @EBNEO #NeoEBM @wyllie_jonathan https://t.co/rsDYtDRgm0 pic.twitter.com/fO6mu4ICil
— Abdul Razak, MD, FRCPCH (@DrAbdulRazak_MD) December 23, 2020
If your center is still using sustained lung inflations this systematic review should give you reason to pause. #neoEBM #Meded #MedTwitter https://t.co/WCHCdHzyGX pic.twitter.com/53lOMIFQas
— Michael Narvey (@NICU_Musings) January 8, 2021
RCT: Among children with Myelomeningocele, long term results confirm the benefits of prenatal repair compared to standard postnatal repair
10 Feb, 2021 | 01:28h | UTCPrenatal Repair and Physical Functioning Among Children With Myelomeningocele: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Long-term Outcomes of Children After Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida—Toward Sustainability – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Spina Bifida Repair: The Sooner the Better – Physician’s Weekly AND Prenatal Myelomeningocele Repair Tied to Better Function – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Previous work reported that prenatal versus postnatal repair of myelomeningocele resulted in improved physical functioning. A secondary analysis at #jamapeds reports that these improvements persist into school age. https://t.co/2aehk5L6pi pic.twitter.com/hASLEUcvqm
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) February 9, 2021
M-A: Interventions to minimize blood loss in very preterm infants
10 Feb, 2021 | 01:19h | UTC
RCT: Enteral lipid supplement reduces the risk of severe retinopathy of prematurity
7 Feb, 2021 | 21:04h | UTCCommentary: Halved risk for severe retinal disease in extremely premature infants – University of Gothenburg
Commentary on Twitter
A new study at #jamapeds reports that enteral fatty acid supplementation with AA and DHA lowers the risk of retinopathy of prematurity among extremely preterm infants. https://t.co/skN41O2YX4 pic.twitter.com/c9bv3V6wbn
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) February 4, 2021