The Incubator

Send us a textIn this episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, Dr. Om Krishna Pathak shares his journey into neonatology, his experiences at Bharatpur Hospital in Nepal, and the various initiatives he has implemented to improve neonatal care. He discusses the challenges faced in developing a NICU, the importance of empowering nursing staff, and the significance of quality improvement projects. Dr. Pathak also highlights the role of mentorship in his career, the implementation of POCUS in neonatal care, and the ongoing efforts to train more healthcare providers in Nepal.Support the showAs 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. Enjoy!

Dr. Srishti Jayakumar, a third-year neonatology fellow at Johns Hopkins, shares her insights on the transformative power of parental involvement in neonatal care. The discussion highlights a groundbreaking Brazilian trial showing that parent-guided interventions significantly enhance motor and language development for very low birth weight infants. They also explore the implications of vaccination risks in preterm infants and the relationship between pregnancy-induced hypertension and neonatal health, shedding light on how maternal factors influence early outcomes.

Send us a textEffects of pregnancy-induced hypertension on early-onset neonatal thrombocytopenia. Ye M, Zhou C, Li L, Wang L, Zhang M.BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2025 Jan 24;25(1):67. doi: 10.1186/s12884-025-07193-z.PMID: 39856602 Free PMC article.Support the showAs 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textOutcomes of extremely preterm infants who participated in a randomised trial of dopamine for treatment of hypotension (the HIP trial) at 2 years corrected age. Marlow N, Barrington KJ, ODonnell CPF, Miletin J, Naulaers G, Cheung PY, Corcoran JD, Khuffash E, Boylan GB, Livingstone V, Pons G, Straňák Z, Van Laere D, Macko J, Wiedermannova H, Dempsey EM; HIP consortium.Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2025 Jan 19:fetalneonatal-2024-327894. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2024-327894. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39832819Support the showAs 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textEBNEO Commentary: Parent-Guided Developmental Intervention for Infants With Very Low Birth Weight. Jayakumar S, Burris H, Duncan A, DeMauro SB.Acta Paediatr. 2025 Jan 30. doi: 10.1111/apa.17608. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39887768 No abstract available.Support the showAs 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textThe Impact of Hospital Delivery Volumes of Newborns Born Very Preterm on Mortality and Morbidity. Phibbs CS, Passarella M, Schmitt SK, Martin A, Lorch SA.J Pediatr. 2025 Jan;276:114323. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.114323. Epub 2024 Sep 18.PMID: 39304118Support the showAs 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textUnbound bilirubin and risk of severe neurodevelopmental impairment in extremely low birthweight newborns. Arnold CC, Maric I, Wong RJ, Tyson JE, Stevenson DK.Pediatr Res. 2025 Jan 23. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-03872-x. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39849115Support the showAs 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textApnea After 2-Month Vaccinations in Hospitalized Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Greenberg RG, Rountree W, Staat MA, Schlaudecker EP, Poindexter B, Trembath A, Laughon M, Poniewierski MS, Spreng RL, Broder KR, Wodi AP, Museru O, Anyalechi EG, Marquez PL, Randolph EA, Aleem S, Kilpatrick R, Walter EB.JAMA Pediatr. 2025 Jan 6. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.5311. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39761016Support the showAs 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textIn this special Tech Tuesday episode of The Incubator Podcast, Ben and Daphna sit down with Amanda Williams, a clinical nurse specialist and the creator of Amanda’s NICU Ed, an educational platform designed to support NICU nurses through social media and online courses. Amanda shares her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a key educator in the NICU space, highlighting how Instagram and other platforms have revolutionized the way neonatal professionals learn and connect.Amanda discusses her approach to distilling complex neonatal topics into engaging, easy-to-understand content, including her certification review course and mini-courses aimed at improving nursing education. She emphasizes the critical role that well-informed NICU nurses play in patient care, from early identification of clinical concerns to helping families navigate the NICU journey.The conversation also touches on the growing challenge of diminishing hospital-based educator roles and the need for independent educational resources. Amanda shares insights into her creative process, the time investment required to produce high-quality content, and her passion for building a collaborative learning community.Tune in to learn more about Amanda’s work, her educational philosophy, and how to access her valuable resources for NICU professionals.Listen now and explore more at amandasnicued.comUse code “Incubator20” for 20% off Amanda Williams’ Certification Course! Support the showAs 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textIn this special episode of The Incubator Podcast, done in collaboration with the California Association of Neonatologists for the upcoming Cool Topics in Neonatology conference, Ben and Daphna welcome Dr. Robin Steinhorn, a leader in neonatal medicine, alongside Dr. Denise Suttner. Dr. Steinhorn, the keynote speaker for Cool Topics 2025, shares insights from her storied career, reflecting on the highs, lows, and lessons that have shaped her journey. From groundbreaking research in nitric oxide therapy to leadership in neonatology, she offers a candid discussion on navigating challenges, fostering collaboration, and embracing opportunities beyond predefined career paths.The conversation also delves into pressing issues in pediatrics, including workforce shortages in subspecialties, gender disparities in medicine, and innovative workplace policies supporting women and families in healthcare. Dr. Steinhorn’s wisdom extends to mentorship, career adaptability, and the future of neonatal care.Additionally, Dr. Suttner provides an exciting preview of Cool Topics 2025, highlighting discussions on neonatal legal challenges, probiotic use, and emerging fentanyl-related neonatal conditions.Listeners can register for Cool Topics (March 5-7, 2025, in San Diego) using code INCUBATOR for a $50 discount. Tune in for an inspiring episode packed with leadership, innovation, and the future of neonatology! Support the showAs 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. Enjoy!