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In this week's episode of The Incubator Podcast's Journal Club, Ben and Daphna delve into recent pivotal studies impacting neonatal intensive care. Their expert discussion navigates through the latest research findings, offering deep insights for professionals in the field. Highlights include:

• Hydrocortisone in Preterm Neonates for BPD Prevention: A detailed analysis of hydrocortisone's role in preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia, based on a systematic review and meta-analysis.
• Factors Influencing CRP Status in Neonates: An exploration of the determinants affecting C-reactive protein levels, with a focus on gestational age, birth weight, and specific maternal and neonatal conditions.
• Transition to Adulthood for Extremely Preterm Survivors: Insights from a longitudinal study on the long-term outcomes of extremely preterm/low birth weight survivors in education, employment, and health.
• Sustained Inflation and Chest Compression in Neonatal CPR: A comparison of CPR methods for asphyxiated newborns, evaluating sustained inflation versus traditional compression to ventilation ratios.
• Early vs. Late Tracheostomy in Infants with Severe BPD: An examination of the neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with the timing of tracheostomy in infants with severe BPD and the impact of postnatal steroid exposure.

Join us for a deep dive into these topics, designed to inform and challenge the current understanding and practices in neonatal care.

As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. 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.

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