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Mar 2, 2025 • 12min

#286 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Early hydrocortisone verses placebo in neonatal shock- a double blind Randomized controlled trial.

Send us a textEarly hydrocortisone verses placebo in neonatal shock- a double blind Randomized controlled trial.Dudeja S, Saini SS, Sundaram V, Dutta S, Sachdeva N, Kumar P.J Perinatol. 2025 Feb 13. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02222-3. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39948354As 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!
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Feb 26, 2025 • 53min

#285 - 👶 Communicating in the NICU : Insights from Valerie Hernandez

Send us a textBeing a NICU parent comes with many challenges, but communicating with your baby’s healthcare team and loved ones doesn’t have to be one of them. In this video, NICU parent Valerie shares her personal journey and offers valuable tips for effective communication with doctors and medical providers. Learn how the right tools and conversations can improve your NICU experience, while also highlighting the importance of self-care, hope, and trust during this difficult time. Whether you’re navigating the NICU or supporting a loved one, this episode provides crucial insights for every NICU family.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!
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Feb 23, 2025 • 48min

#284 - Leadership and Gratitude with Dr. Phyllis Dennery (Part 2)

Send us a textIn part two of our conversation with Dr. Phyllis Dennery, Ben and Daphna dive into the themes of leadership and gratitude. Dr. Dennery shares her journey from growing up in a hospital environment to becoming a leader in neonatology, reflecting on how mentorship, self-awareness, and courage shaped her path. She discusses the importance of saying “no” when necessary, embracing leadership roles, and advocating for diversity and equity in medicine.Dr. Dennery offers insights into the power of observation, collaboration, and fostering a culture of kindness and gratitude within healthcare teams. She also addresses the unique challenges faced by women in medicine, the impact of representation on patient outcomes, and how personal and professional growth evolve over time.Beyond her medical career, she speaks about her passion for advocacy, research, and even creative writing, hinting at exciting projects ahead. This inspiring discussion is filled with wisdom for early-career neonatologists and leaders alike, encouraging them to find joy in their work, uplift others, and make a lasting impact in the field.Tune in for an insightful and heartfelt conversation with one of neonatology’s most influential voices! 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!
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Feb 21, 2025 • 29min

#283 – Rupa Fellows Friday – Insights into Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity (ft Dr. Shayla Percy)

Send us a textIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Shayla Percy, who is now a third year Neonatology fellow UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Shayla described her QI project and the steps she took with her team to improve detection and management of metabolic disease of prematurity. She talked about the team work and the support from her mentors that set her up for a successful project. We also talked about some of the challenges that she experienced and how she tackled it. Shayla completed QI courses during the fellowship and also won the AAP young investigator award for her project. Shayla shared her experience presenting her work at AAP and provided insights to future incoming fellows who might be interested in a similar research pathway.  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!
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Feb 19, 2025 • 49min

#282 – 🔬Cultivating Talent at the Bench with Dr. Phyllis Dennery (Part 1)

Send us a textWelcome to part one of a special two-part conversation featuring distinguished neonatologist and physician-scientist, Dr. Phyllis A. Dennery. In this “At the Bench” episode, hosts Drs. David McCulley and Misty Good, along with guest co-host Ben Courchia, delve into Dr. Dennery’s remarkable journey—spanning from her early fascination with molecular biology to her influential roles as Chair of Pediatrics at Brown University and Pediatrician-in-Chief at Rhode Island Hospital. Throughout the discussion, she reflects on the challenges of investigating bilirubin as a possible antioxidant, pioneering new insights into newborn lung injury, and unraveling the complexities of oxidative stress.Dr. Dennery also opens up about building vibrant research programs at leading institutions, underscoring the value of mentorship, collaboration, and taking bold risks in pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries. She offers candid perspectives on balancing clinical demands with scientific innovation, and how she has navigated multiple leadership positions to foster deeper community engagement in pediatric health. This episode highlights not only her scientific achievements, but her passion for cultivating new talent and forging interdisciplinary partnerships. Don’t miss this engaging opening segment of our two-part series. Be sure to tune into The Incubator’s Sunday Interview for part two, where Dr. Dennery’s inspiring story continues!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!
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Feb 16, 2025 • 1h 10min

#281 – 🗞️ Neo News – The relative value of a baby, NICU coaching, breastfeeding in the Roman Empire and more....

Send us a textIn this latest episode of Neo News, Eli, Ben, and Daphna bring you the mainstream media stories shaping conversations about neonatology. These are the headlines your patients and their families are reading—so we’re here to break them down with insight and clinical perspective.This month, the team takes a deep dive into Dr. Rachel Fleishman’s provocative New England Journal of Medicine piece, What is the Relative Value of a Baby?, tackling the financial and ethical disparities in neonatal care reimbursement. Dr. Fleishman joins the discussion to offer firsthand insights.The hosts also explore a fascinating New York Times piece comparing medical training to professional sports and performance coaching, highlighting the power of pre-procedure practice. Plus, they examine a study on breastfeeding trends before and after the formula shortage, an Atlantic feature on a potential new emergency contraceptive, and even a Science article uncovering ancient Roman breastfeeding habits!With expert analysis and lively debate, Neo News helps clinicians stay informed on the neonatal stories influencing public discourse. Have an article we should cover? Send it our way! Tune in and stay ahead of the conversation. 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!
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Feb 12, 2025 • 45min

#280 - 🌍 Innovation & Impact: Transforming Neonatal Care in Nepal (Ft Dr. Om Krishna Pathak)

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.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!
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Feb 9, 2025 • 1h 26min

#279 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from February 9th 2025

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.
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Feb 9, 2025 • 12min

#279 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Effects of pregnancy-induced hypertension on early-onset neonatal thrombocytopenia.

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.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!
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Feb 9, 2025 • 21min

#279 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Delivery Volumes of VPT vs Mortality

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: 39304118As 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!

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