The Incubator

Send us a textExpect an engaging exchange packed with wisdom when we sit down with Dr Leif Nelin and Dr Karna Murthy to delve into the world of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD). We're taking you behind the scenes of the CHNC symposium in Denver, Colorado, where we touch on the BPD Colloquium and take a deep look at the challenges and rewards of communicating with parents. We'll also be shedding light on the process of making tough decisions and the innovative approaches to caring for children with BPD being adopted by participating institutions in the collaborative and CHNC.We underscore why it's essential to broaden our knowledge on the long-term effects and why the medical community needs to probe further. This episode is brimming with invaluable insights designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of BPD and the latest developments in healthcare. 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textCurious about how quality improvement projects come to life within a healthcare setting? Join us and our distinguished guests from CHNC, Dr. Brianna Bertoni and Aaron Rose. They pull back the curtain on the rigorous project selection process, sharing the meticulous steps from calls for projects to evaluation and scoring. Dr. Rose also gives a personal account of his journey to becoming a CIQI fellow, offering invaluable insights into the support he received from his institution. In part two, we navigate the fascinating world of Project Home, an initiative aimed at upping the rates of maternal and parental breastfeeding at discharge. With the University of Pittsburgh High playing a critical role in supporting the project, Dr. Bartoni and Aaron Rose discuss how metrics are designed and implemented, highlighting the importance of staff education. They underscore the need to focus on improvement over perfection and the crucial understanding of the different levels at which sites join the collaborative. Plus, they give us an exclusive peek into their bi-monthly huddle calls, a space for open discussions and sharing local struggles. This episode is loaded with takeaways for anyone interested in quality improvement initiatives. 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textAre you ready for a paradigm shift in your outlook on Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) treatment and care? Join us in a captivating discussion with two remarkable attendees of the CHNC conference from Boston Children's Hospital - Jonathan Levin, a dual-trained neonatologist and pediatric pulmonologist, and Kristen Leeman, the Director of the fellowship program at Harvard. They give us an authentic glimpse into their roles and talk about the complexities surrounding BPD, including the critical need for early intervention, engaging parents in decision-making, and redefining the perception of tracheostomy as a step towards achieving the best cognitive and developmental outcome. 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textWe are happy to chat with Mihai who tells us about the discussion he has had at the CHNC symposium about genetics and genetics testing in the NICU. Beyond genetics, Mihai's interests span pharmaco epidemiology and neurodevelopment, passions he cultivated during his fellowship at Duke. He shares his plans to wield agency group data to study the impact of medications on the outcomes of CDH or ECMO babies. As we navigate this podcast episode, you'll hear Mihai's perspective on how aligning the CHNC's objectives with these interests can yield significant benefits. So sit back, and join us in this riveting conversation that not only promises to be an informative journey but also opens up the floor for further exploration of hot topics in the field  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. Enjoy!

Send us a text 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textDr. Paige Church, a neonatologist and developmental pediatrician, whose personal journey of living with a disability that has had a significant effect on her professional life. From overcoming obstacles in her professional life to finding support in a diverse workplace, Dr. Church's experiences shed light on the unique contributions of different individuals in neonatology and pediatrics, and the potential for more inclusive, diversified practices.In this moving and insightful conversation, we dissect the medical industry's hurdles for individuals with disabilities, and how these challenges can transform into opportunities. Dr. Church shares her unique perspective as a neonatologist and her unique understanding of her patients' needs, shaped by her own personal experiences. Making a compelling case for the inclusion of parent expertise in medical practice, we dive into the delicate balance of fast-paced medical action and mindful care, and its impact on families. 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textJoin us for a riveting discussion with Dr. Ravi Patel and Dr. Rune Toms, exploring the FDA's recent warning about using probiotics in preterm infants in the NICU. 🚼🚨Unpack the science, implications, and expert insights to navigate this critical 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. Enjoy!

Send us a textOur special guest, Dr. Paul Krushka, Chief Medical Officer for Gene DX, guides us through this fascinating journey, explaining how Gene DX is revolutionizing the medical world with advanced genetic testing. Hear about the impressive strides made in detecting rare genetic diseases using whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing. He enlightens us about the importance of understanding variants in genetic testing and how to easily order tests through GeneDx. Hear insights into the potentially game-changing Guardian Study. This collaborative effort amongst Columbia University, Illumina, and the New York State Department of Health could significantly shorten the diagnostic journey for many patients, bringing a new dawn in genetic testing. This episode is a must for anyone longing to understand the future of genomic testing. 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. Enjoy!

This podcast delves into cutting-edge research and innovative practices in neonatal medicine. Topics include antibiotic prophylaxis for infants with severe vesicoureteral reflux, perinatal risk factors for neonatal sepsis, correlation between Bailey scores and cognitive outcomes in preterm babies, tissue oxygenation after transfusion, and consequences and challenges of prematurity.

Send us a textWhat if antibiotics aren't as necessary as we think for infants with high-grade Vesico-urideral Reflex (VUR)? That's the question we dissect in this thought-provoking episode. We dive into a recent study from the New England Journal of Medicine, which took a close look at the use of continuous antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent the first symptomatic UTI in infants with high-grade VUR. We'll unpack the methods used in this Phase 3 multi-centered prospective randomized open-label trial, walk you through the criteria for the trial, and explore how the primary and secondary outcomes were determined.Did you know that about 70% of infants with high-grade VUR will never experience a UTI in their first two years? With this startling statistic in mind, we tackle the ongoing debate on whether to administer prophylaxis to infants with grade 3, 4, or 5 reflux. Hear us explore the evolving guidelines put forth by pediatricians and nephrologists and what this shifting perspective means for a system-wide approach to prophylaxis. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals and parents alike who want to understand the risks and benefits of antibiotic prophylaxis in infants with high-grade VUR more comprehensively. 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. Enjoy!