Pediatrics: Standardizing the Evaluation and Management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in a Level IV NICU
Standardizing the Evaluation and Management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in a Level IV NICU…
Pediatrics: Epidemiology of Neonatal COVID-19 in the United States
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Data on COVID-19 infections in neonates are limited. We aimed to identify and describe the incidence, presentation, and clinical outcomes of neonatal COVID-19. METHODS Over 1 million neonatal…
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AAP Updates Hyperbilirubinemia Management and Phototherapy Guidelines
Source: Kemper et al., (2022). Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation. Pediatrics 2022; e2022058859. 10.1542/peds.2022-058859 Click here to view to the…
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New PediaLink Course Now Available: Recovery-Friendly Care for Families Affected by Opioid Use Disorder
Description & Learning Objectives There is much at stake when parents in early opiate recovery welcome a new baby into their home. Parents are often strongly motivated to maintain recovery…
PEDIATRICS: Emerging Concepts in Congenital Cytomegalovirus
Over a century of research has focused on improving our understanding of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), yet it remains the most common congenital infection in the United States, affecting 3 to…
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PEDIATRICS Policy Statement: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. The short- and long-term medical and neurodevelopmental advantages of breastfeeding make breastfeeding, or the provision of human…
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment
Each year in the United States, ∼3500 infants die of sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision [ICD-10] R95), ill-defined deaths (ICD-10…
AAP: FAQs: Management of Infants Born to Mothers with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
What is new in this update? The first AAP neonatal guidance was provided on April 2, 2020, shortly after the onset of the global pandemic, when it was apparent that…
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PEDIATRICS: Accelerating Upstream Together: Achieving Infant Health Equity in the United States by 2030
Infant mortality, death in the first year of life, is a generally accepted barometer of the overall health and well-being of a population. In the United States, the infant mortality…
PEDIATRICS: Human Milk SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies up to 6 Months After Vaccination
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)–specific antibodies have been detected in human milk up to 6 weeks post–coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. We evaluated SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies, neutralization…
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AAP: NRP 8th Edition Release: What you need to know
The AAP released the 8th edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program in June 2021. There were only minor changes to the NRP algorithm and recommended practices. Most changes are related…
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AAP Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days Old
ARTICLE: Pantell, et al., Evaluation and Management of Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days Old. Pediatrics, Jul 2021, e2021052228; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-052228 ABSTRACT: This guideline addresses the evaluation and management of well-appearing, term infants,…
NEW from the AAP! Plans of Safe Care for Infant Exposed to Opioids – PediaLink Course
The course titled, Plans of Safe Care for Infants Exposed to Opioids, educates pediatricians about best practices in caring for, and supporting families affected by prenatal opioid exposure. Advancing the…
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New Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines Published
The American Heart Association has published the 2020 Guidelines for Cardiovascular Care and Emergency Cardiac Care: Part 5: Neonatal Resuscitation. The Neonatal Resuscitation Program will base revisions on these guidelines….
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AAP Clinical Report: Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
From AAP News – A new AAP clinical report gives pediatric providers the information and tools to improve care of infants born with NOWS and serves as a companion to…
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Opportunities from the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP Maternal-Infant Health and Opioid Use ECHO – Recruitment Now Open!
The AAP is excited to announce that the Maternal-Infant Health and Opioid Use ECHO is accepting requests for application! This learning collaborative aims to support pediatric practices in their implementation…
AAP updates Clinical Guidance on Management of Infants Born to Mothers with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
What is new in this update? The first AAP neonatal guidance was provided on April 2, 2020, near the onset of the global pandemic, when it was apparent that SARS-CoV-2…
AAP: Providing the Evidence for Managing Depression in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of physical and emotional vulnerability, which can potentially lead to or exacerbate depression. Sadly, suicide is a leading cause of death in both high- and low-income…
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AAP Policy Statement: Providing Care for Infants Born at Home
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) believes that current data show that hospitals and accredited birth centers are the safest settings for birth in the United States. The AAP does…
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AAP Policy Statement: Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children
Abusive head trauma (AHT) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population, especially in young infants. In the past decade, advancements in research have refined medical…
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AAP: Initial Guidance: Management of Infants Born to Mothers with COVID-19
ABSTRACT COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirusSARS-CoV-2, has led to an unprecedented global pandemic affecting persons of all ages. Severe respiratory disease can occur in adults, particularly the…
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AAP: FAQs: Management of Infants Born to COVID-19 Mothers with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
Based on current limited evidence, the AAP has published Frequently Asked Questions to provide initial guidance for the management of infants born to mothers with confirmed and suspected COVID-19. FAQs:…
Recording is Now Available for AAP Webinar – Stigma and Opioid Use Disorder: What Pediatricians Need to Know in Caring for Mothers and Infants
The September 26 webinar recording on Stigma and opioid use disorder: What pediatricians need to know in caring for mothers and infants, presented by Eileen Costello, MD, FAAP and Sarah…
Check Out AAP’s Navigating NAS Resource Page and Recorded Webinars
In the setting of the national opioid epidemic, the Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine’s TECaN Group (Trainees and Early Career Neonatologists) is engaging in a national effort to empower and educate…
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AAP Clinical Report: Management of Infants at Risk for Group B Streptococcal Disease
American Academy of Pediatrics COMMITTEE ON FETUS AND NEWBORN, COMMITTEE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES, Management of Infants at Risk for Group B Streptococcal Disease, Pediatrics Jul 2019, e20191881; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-1881 ABSTRACT: Group B streptococcal (GBS) infection remains…
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The AAP is looking for OB/Gyns to improve the quality of care for women of reproductive age with a history of opioid use and for infants exposed to opioids
For our work with AAP around women of reproductive age with a history of opioid use disorder and infants exposed to opioids, we are recruiting OB/Gyns who would be interested…
AAP Releases Updated Guidance on Neonates with Suspected or Proven Early-Onset Sepsis
AAP Press Release: The American Academy of Pediatrics offers new guidance on diagnosing and managing serious infections in infants born at less than 34 weeks gestation and those born at…
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AAP Updates Recommendations on Car Seats for Children
From the AAP News Room: The American Academy of Pediatrics is publishing updated recommendations on car safety seats, but the real-world impact on how parents should use the seats in…
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Study in Pediatrics: Morbidity and Mortality in Small for Gestational Age Infants at 22 to 29 Weeks’ Gestation
OBJECTIVES: To identify the relative risks of mortality and morbidities for small for gestational age (SGA) infants in comparison with non-SGA infants born at 22 to 29 weeks’ gestation. METHODS:…
AAP Study: Monitoring the Postnatal Growth of Preterm Infants: A Paradigm Change
ABSTRACT: There is no consensus regarding how the growth of preterm infants should be monitored or what constitutes their ideal pattern of growth, especially after term-corrected age. The concept that…
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