New Imaging Method Tracks Lung Changes Following Aspiration
Researchers validated a technique using videofluoroscopic recordings to measure liquid infiltration and accumulation in the lungs.
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New Imaging Method Tracks Lung Changes Following Aspiration
Researchers validated a technique using videofluoroscopic recordings to measure liquid infiltration and accumulation in the lungs.
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Breast Milk Nutrient Linked to Improved Lung Health and Immune Development
A fatty acid in breast milk programs immune cells to fight infections and may reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature infants.
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Early Alert for GE HealthCare Infant Resuscitation Systems
GE HealthCare has issued a letter to affected customers recommending Infant Resuscitation Systems and Warmers with a M1091607-R blender be corrected prior to continued use, according to an FDA alert.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Predicting Neonatal Respiratory Support
Researchers identified specific milestones that help clinicians determine when infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) will no longer require respiratory support.
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Neonatal Respiratory Depression Tied to Maternal Oxycodone Use During Breastfeeding
A case report suggests high doses of oxycodone in breastfeeding mothers can lead to apnea and bradycardia in newborns due to immature metabolic pathways.
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Infant Immune Response May Explain RSV Severity Compared to SARS-CoV-2
A study found that infant immune systems respond very differently to RSV and SARS-CoV-2, with important treatment implications.
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AAP Issues Immunization Schedule for 2026
The 2026 AAP recommendations remain largely unchanged from 2025 but differ from the CDC’s new immunization schedule.
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Neotech Products Chinstrap
The Neotech Chinstrap uses soft foam to help maintain mouth closure while protecting skin integrity for infants and children.
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Neotech RAM Cannula Supports Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
The Neotech RAM Cannula is designed for comfort and compatibility with low-flow and high-flow...
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Neotech NeoSucker Curved Suction Device
The NeoSucker Curved provides an anatomically designed alternative to hard plastic suction tips to help reduce tissue trauma.
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Progress for Cystic Fibrosis Early Diagnosis
A new report shows steady progress in identifying cystic fibrosis earlier, with 67% of CF infants screened in 2024 within the first 28 days of life, compared to 60% in 2014.
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Neotech Partners with Imagine Devices on Trinity Tube
Neotech Products will partner with Imagine Devices on development of its Trinity Tube, a multifunctional neonatal nasogastric feeding tube concept designed to integrate feeding, vital sign monitoring, and internal respiratory pressure monitoring into a single device.
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Sleep Breathing Disruptions Widespread in Newborns with Severe Spina Bifida
Newborns who receive surgery for a severe form of spina bifida are more likely to suffer from breathing disruptions during sleep than previously known.
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New Evidence Reshapes RSV Prevention Strategies
Recent advances in maternal vaccines and long-acting monoclonal antibodies have broadened the scope of RSV prevention, but questions remain.
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CDC/HHS Remove Vaccines from Childhood Immunization Schedule
The CDC and HHS reduced the federally recommended childhood immunization schedule from 17 to 11 vaccinations, removing shots for seasonal flu and other infectious diseases.
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EEG Often Unavailable for Infant Seizure Care
Understanding care gaps from restricted video electroencephalography (EEG) availability is critical for improving NICU seizure management, where delays impact neurodevelopment.
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Pregnant Women Hospitalized for COVID-19, and Their Newborns, Have Higher Complication Risk
Pregnant women were nearly 3.5 times more likely than non-pregnant women to require respiratory support when hospitalized for COVID-19.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Added to Recommended Newborn Screenings
HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr approved the addition of duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP).
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UCSF Launches Second Neonatal Transport
An Oakland-based neonatal transport unit will provide lifesaving NICU care for critically ill newborns in Northern California.
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Nirsevimab Greatly Reduced Severe RSV in Infants
For infants in their first RSV season, the monoclonal antibody Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) was 80% effective against RSV-related ICU admission and 83% effective against acute respiratory failure.
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Testing Low-Field MRI for Infants with BPD
CHLA researchers are investigating low-field MRI to safely capture both lung structure and function for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
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Updated CPR, Emergency CV Care Guidelines for Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation
New guidelines from the AAP/AHA update procedures for pediatric and neonatal CPR and emergency cardiovascular care for the first time since 2020.
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Significant Drop in Peanut Allergies Due to Early Peanut Introduction Guidelines
Diagnosis of anaphylactic food allergy decreased after landmark LEAP study and expert guidelines encouraging early peanut introduction.
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Sleep Practices During Illnesses May Increase Risk of Sudden Infant Death
New evidence reveals that changes to infant sleep practices during an illness may actually increase the risks of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID).
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