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#144 - đź“‘ Journal Club - no more car seat tests?, rethinking magnesium for neuroprotection, shortened human milk fortification and more

Aug 20, 2023
01:28:35
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Topics discussed in this podcast include early human milk fortification, prenatal magnesium for neuroprotection, discontinuation of car seat testing for preterm infants, RSV vaccination in infants, and the association between antenatal magnesium sulfate and adverse gastrointestinal outcomes in preterm infants.
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  • Early human milk fortification in extremely preterm infants may have benefits for their health and development.
  • There is no clear association between antenatal magnesium sulfate and adverse gastrointestinal outcomes in preterm infants, suggesting the need for further research.

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The podcast episode discusses the potential benefits of a maternal RSV vaccine in preventing severe RSV infection in infants. It highlights the history of RSV vaccines, including previous challenges and failures. The podcast summarizes a recent study on a bivalent pre-fusion F-vaccine in pregnant women and its efficacy in reducing medically attended severe RSV-associated lower respiratory tract illness. The study found positive results, leading to possible licensure of the RSV vaccine. The timing of vaccine administration during pregnancy and potential risks, such as slight increase in preterm delivery, are also mentioned. Overall, the podcast emphasizes the significance of a maternal RSV vaccine in preventing severe pediatric RSV disease.

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