New Therapy for PDA Closure in ELBW Infants
Published on in Neonatology Update
A new therapy for patent ductus arteriosus closure in extremely low birth weight infants offers clear benefit over the traditional approach via thoracotomy.
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Follow-Up Corner: New Faces, New Places, New Evaluations
Published on in Neonatology Update
Our Neonatal Follow-Up Program is continually expanding its services and access to care in an effort to maximize the long-term health of babies treated in our intensive care unit.
A New, Evidence-Based Definition of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Published on in Neonatology Update
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic lung disease of infancy, is among the most common and consequential complications associated with very preterm birth.
Revised Criteria Lead to More Accurate Screening for Eye Disease in Premature Infants
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP physicians develop a new screening approach for retinopathy of prematurity with potential to reduce unnecessary tests and increase detection rates.
Case Study: Lobectomy to Treat Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Published on in Neonatology Update
A patient was able to be weaned off mechanical ventilation for the first time of his life just 16 days after a lobectomy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
CHOP Experts Awarded at American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting
Both a current and former CHOP neonatologist were recognized for advancing care for the smallest patients.
Read moreCHOP Neonatologists’ Research Published in JAMA
Published on in CHOP News
A team from the Division of Neonatology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) examined mortality rates and the mother-infant dyad.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hosts Fifth Annual Chronic Lung Disease Conference
Published on in CHOP News
On March 13, more than 300 medical professionals from across the United States and Sweden gathered for the Fifth Annual Chronic Lung Disease Conference. This year marked the largest conference to date.
Human Milk Is Beneficial for Babies Born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Published on in CHOP News
Mothers of infants born with CDH can effectively establish and maintain a complete milk supply, according to a recent CHOP study.
Welcome to the Neuro-NICU Team
Published on in Neonatology Update
Sonika Agarwal, MBBS, MD, DNB, MNAMS, joins CHOP as an attending physician in the Division of Neurology, focusing on fetal and neonatal neurology.