Community Considerations for Aggressive Intensive Care Therapy for Infants < 24+0 Weeks of Gestation
Considerable recent discussion has focused on recommendations to lower the gestational age (GA) at which active intervention is instituted to 22 weeks.1-5 For the neonatal community to sensibly adopt such proposed changes, a concerted effort is needed to engage more widely, not only within its own profession but also with representatives of the affected families and with professionals providing ongoing long-term services to the families we serve. As an international group of neonatologists, ethicists, and parent advocates we aim to encourage that individualized decision-making with families takes precedence over any mand...
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Úrsula Guillén, John A.F. Zupancic, Jonathan S. Litt, Joseph Kaempf, Avroy Fanaroff, Richard A. Polin, Richard Martin, Eric Eichenwald, Deanne Wilson-Costello, A. David Edwards, Mikko Hallman, Christoph Bührer, Jonathan Fanaroff, Susan Albersheim, Nich Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor on Cross-Protection of RotaTeq
Ma et al estimated the effectiveness of RotaTeq™ (pentavalent rotavirus vaccine, RV5), containing human bovine reassortants G1, G2, G3, G4, and P[8], against rotavirus gastroenteritis at 97% (95% CI, 83%-100%) in a cohort of children (14 weeks to 2 years of age) predominantly infected (79%) with G8P [8], in Shanghai, China.1 RV5 has been shown to be efficacious and effective across geographic settings, time-periods, and strains, but protection of RV5 against a G8 strain had been demonstrated previously only in Africa. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Cristina Carias, Susanne Hartwig, Nabi Kanibir, Jelle Matthijnssens, Yingmei Tu Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Reply to the Letter to the Editor regarding cross-protection of RotaTeq
We would like to thank Dr. Carias et al for their knowledgeable comments about our study and supplemental information regarding cross-protection of RotaTeq against heterotypic strains of rotavirus. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mei Zeng, Wen Jie Ma Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Silent Acute Rheumatic Fever Unmasked by Using Handheld Echocardiography for Febrile Children Presenting in an RHD Endemic Area
To understand the burden of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) among children living in low-income countries who presenting to the hospital with febrile illness and to determine the role of handheld echocardiography (HHE) in uncovering sub-clinical carditis as a major manifestation of ARF. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sulafa Ali, Andrea Beaton, Emma Ndagire, Lamia Alhag Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Contemporary Trends in Cardiac Surgical Care for Trisomy 13 and 18 Patients Admitted to Hospitals in the United States
To assess rates of cardiac surgery and the clinical and demographic features that influence surgical vs. non-surgical treatment of congenital heart disease (CHD) in patients with trisomy 13 (T13) and trisomy 18 (T18) in the United States. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jason W. Greenberg, Kevin Kulshrestha, Aadhyasri Ramineni, David S. Winlaw, David G. Lehenbauer, Farhan Zafar, David S. Cooper, David L.S. Morales Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Increasing Prevalence of Cerebral Palsy Among Two-year Old Children Born at < 27 Weeks of Gestation: A Cohort Study
To evaluate changes in prevalence and severity of cerebral palsy (CP) among surviving children born at (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sara B. DeMauro, Scott A. McDonald, Roy J. Heyne, Betty R. Vohr, Andrea F. Duncan, Jamie E. Newman, Abhik Das, Susan R. Hintz, NICHD Neonatal Research Network Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Knowledge Translation of Early Cerebral Palsy (KiTE CP) Study: Implementing Screening among a High-risk Prospective Cohort of Australian infants
To describe the implementation of the international guidelines for the early diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) and engagement in the screening process in an Australian cohort of infants with neonatal risk factors for CP. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Amanda KL. Kwong, Abbey Eeles, Peter J. Anderson, Nadia Badawi, Roslyn N. Boyd, Kate L. Cameron, Jeanie Cheong, Paul Colditz, Pieter Koorts, Cathryn Crowle, Russell C. Dale, Lex W. Doyle, Michael Fahey, Joanne George, Rod W. Hunt, Lynda McNamara, Catherin Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Letter to the editor on cross-protection of RotaTeqTM
Ma et al estimated the effectiveness of RotaTeqTM (pentavalent rotavirus vaccine, RV5), containing human bovine reassortants G1, G2, G3, G4 and P[8], against rotavirus gastroenteritis at 97% (95% CI, 83%-100%) in a cohort of children (14 weeks to 2 years of age) predominantly infected (79%) with G8P[8], in Shanghai, China (1). RV5 has been shown to be efficacious and effective across geographic settings, time-periods, and strains, but protection of RV5 against a G8 strain had been demonstrated previously only in Africa (2-6). (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Cristina Carias, Susanne Hartwig, Nabi Kanibir, Jelle Matthijnssens, Yingmei Tu Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Reply Letter to the Letter to the editor on cross-protection of RotaTeqTM
We would like to thank Dr. Carias et al for their knowledgeable comments about our study and supplemental information regarding cross-protection of RotaTeq against heterotypic strains of rotavirus. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mei Zeng, Wen Jie Ma Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Valganciclovir in Infants with Hearing Loss and Clinically Inapparent Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial
To assess the efficacy of valganciclovir in infants with hearing loss and clinically inapparent congenital cytomegalovirus infection (cCMV), as there is no consensus on treatment of this group. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pui Khi Chung, Fleurtje A.J. Schornagel, Wim Soede, Erik W. van Zwet, Aloys C.M. Kroes, Anne Marie Oudesluys-Murphy, Ann C.T.M. Vossen Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Community considerations for aggressive intensive care therapy for infants < 24+0 weeks of gestation
Considerable recent discussion has focused on recommendations to lower the gestational age (GA) at which active intervention is instituted to 22 weeks.1-5 For the neonatal community to sensibly adopt such proposed changes, a concerted effort is needed to engage more widely, not only within its own profession, but also with representatives of the affected families and with professionals providing ongoing, long-term services to the families we serve. As an international group of neonatologists, ethicists, and parent advocates we aim to encourage that individualized decision-making with families takes precedence over any mand...
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Úrsula Guillén, John A.F. Zupancic, Jonathan S. Litt, Joseph Kaempf, Avroy Fanaroff, Richard A. Polin, Richard Martin, Eric Eichenwald, Deanne Wilson-Costello, A. David Edwards, Mikko Hallman, Christoph Bührer, Jonathan Fanaroff, Susan Albersheim, Nich Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Identifying Newborns with Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy in Hospital Discharge Data: A Validation Study
Hospital discharge databases (HDD) are increasingly used for research on health of newborns. Linkage between a French population-based cohort of newborns with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and national HDD showed that the HIE ICD-10 code was not accurately reported. Our results suggest that HDD should not be used for research on neonatal HIE. We also caution against using HIE ICD-10 codes in HDD without validation. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 7, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Anne Ego, T. Debillon, D. Sourd, N. Mitton, J. Fresson, J. Zeitlin Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Resource Use and Clinical Outcomes in Infants with Supraventricular Tachycardia Monitored with the Owlet Smart Sock
To describe the prevalence of Owlet Smart Sock (OSS) use in infants with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and associated demographic and clinical characteristics of users and to analyze the association of OSS use on medical resource use and clinical outcomes from emergency department (ED) encounters for SVT. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 6, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Laura Silverstein, Nicholas Dreger, Omar Abu Anza, Shashank Behere Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Reengagement with Physiology in Neonatal Heart and Lung Care: A Priority for Training and Practice
Despite advances in respiratory, nutritional, and neuroprotective strategies, improving short- and long-term outcomes for neonates with complex cardiorespiratory disease remains a challenge.1-4 Neonates, especially those born prematurely, are highly vulnerable to end-organ injury due to developmental immaturity of the myocardium and vascular bed, altered hemodynamic or respiratory states, and unanticipated adverse effects of medications or other interventions. The consequences of abnormal lung –heart interactions may play a role in the long-term health of individuals born premature; specifically, early cardiovascular dis...
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 6, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Patrick J. McNamara, Steven H. Abman, Philip T. Levy Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Resource Utilization and Clinical Outcomes in Infants with Supraventricular Tachycardia Monitored with the Owlet Smartsock
To describe the prevalence of Owlet Smartsock (OSS) use in infants with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and associated demographic and clinical characteristics of users, and to analyze the association of OSS use on medical resource utilization and clinical outcomes from emergency department (ED) encounters for SVT. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - February 6, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Laura Silverstein, Nicholas Dreger, Omar Abu Anza, Shashank Behere Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
