Neonatal Medicine
Conference Coverage
Prenatal betamethasone could save millions in care costs for women at risk of late preterm delivery
DALLAS – A cost-minimization analysis of the 2016 PARENT trial, comparing betamethasone with placebo.
Letters from Maine
Advocating for reality
It is important to be a sympathetic and realistic adviser to women attempting to breastfeed.
Letters from Maine
… What comes naturally
Dr. William G. Wilkoff muses on how pregnant couples feel about their impending parenthood.
Conference Coverage
Is elective induction at 39 weeks a good idea?
DALLAS – New study findings are at odds with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ “Choosing Wisely” campaign.
From the Journals
Adacel Tdap effective throughout third trimester vaccination window
The vaccine may offer greater flexibility beyond the early portion of the trimester.
From the Journals
Nutrition early in life has long-term effects on neurodevelopment
Vitamins and minerals like zinc; iron; choline; folate; iodine; vitamins A, D, B6, and B12 are important micronutrients in neurodevelopment.
Letters from Maine
Hungry or what?
When counseling women who struggle with breastfeeding, where is the science to help you?
From the Journals
When cloth diapers cause diaper dermatitis, think calcineurin inhibitors
Topical calcineurin inhibitors appear to be safe, effective treatment for this reemerging complication.
From the Journals
Budesonide fails to cut deaths in preemies
At 18-22 months, infants receiving the drug had similar frequencies of neurodevelopmental disability.
News
Disparities persist in infant safe sleep practices
CDC reminds health care providers to counsel parents and caregivers on positioning babies for safe sleep.
Feature
Bright Futures 4th Edition gets a clinical refresher
New surveillance guidelines, increased focus on social determinants of health are evidence driven.