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The Incubator's Journal Club

Ben Courchia MD & Daphna Yasova Barbeau MD
Neonatology
Preterm Infants
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Neonatal Care
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Therapeutic Hypothermia
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Pulmonary Hypertension
Neonatal Encephalopathy
Cerebral Palsy
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Retinopathy Of Prematurity
Respiratory Support
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Extremely Preterm Infants
Antenatal Corticosteroids
Preterm Birth
NICU
Pediatrics
Delayed Cord Clamping

The Incubator’s Journal Club is a weekly podcast dedicated to reviewing the latest evidence published in peer-reviewed journals in neonatology and perinatal medicine. Each episode breaks down important studies in newborn and perinatal care, with a clear focus on methodology, key findings, and real-world clinical impact. Designed for clinicians, nurses, and trainees, this series highlights research... more

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In this Journal Club episode, Ben reviews a secondary analysis of the CALI trial, published in JAMA Network Open, examining two-year neurodevelopmental and pulmonary outcomes in preterm infants who received early caffeine combined with LISA versus ca... more

In this Journal Club episode, Daphna presents the F-NeoBright trial — a pilot feasibility and safety study out of Hungary exploring intranasal fresh breast milk administration in neonates with moderate to severe HIE undergoing therapeutic hypothermia... more

In this Journal Club episode, Ben takes the lead and reviews a prospective cohort pilot study from the Archives of Disease in Childhood examining whether combining abdominal ultrasound with plain radiography can improve surgical risk stratification i... more

In this Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna dive into the American Academy of Pediatrics' February Clinical Report on Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy. Daphna, who presented this paper at the Florida Neonatal Neur... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Hyland
Lead author of the study on outcomes of infants born at 21 weeks gestational age
University of Iowa
Episode: #392 - [Journal Club] - 📌 Early Outcome Data After Resuscitation at 21 Weeks’ Gestation
Patrick McNamara
Senior author on the study regarding outcomes of infants born at 21 weeks gestational age
University of Iowa
Episode: #392 - [Journal Club] - 📌 Early Outcome Data After Resuscitation at 21 Weeks’ Gestation
Dr. Dipika Sankaran
Pediatrician and expert in neonatal care
Episode: #388 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 EBNEO Commentary - Treatment of Hypotension of Prematurity: a randomised trial.
Dr. Heather Sifkes
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit physician
Episode: #388 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 EBNEO Commentary - Treatment of Hypotension of Prematurity: a randomised trial.
Dr. Satyen Lakshmin-Rosima
Veteran of the Incubator team and expert in neonatal research
Episode: #388 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 EBNEO Commentary - Treatment of Hypotension of Prematurity: a randomised trial.
Dr. Kerri Machut
Neonatologist discussing the Improving Neonatology Staffing Toolkit
Neonatology Staffing Initiative
Episode: #364 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from October 5th 2025
Milenka Cuevas Guaman
Neonatologist providing insights into staffing standards
Neonatology Staffing Initiative
Episode: #364 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from October 5th 2025
Dr. Keri Mashut
Neonatal critical care physician involved in the development of the INS Toolkit
Women in Neonatology Advocacy Group
Episode: #364 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Improving Neonatology Staffing With the INS Toolkit
Milenka Kuva-Skwaman
Co-developer of the INS Toolkit and neonatal critical care physician
Women in Neonatology Advocacy Group
Episode: #364 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Improving Neonatology Staffing With the INS Toolkit

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Dr. Ben Korsha
Co‑host and neonatal critical care physician with leadership in neonatology discussions; frequently combines clinical expertise with evidence appraisal.
Dr. Daphna Isobo-Barbeau
Co‑host and neonatal critical care physician with clinical and research focus in neonatology; engages in critical appraisal and practical implications of studies.

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#396 - [Journal Club] - 📌 Cooling Late Preterms: Higher Mortality in 34-35 Weekers?
Q: What is your concern regarding the influence of this retrospective data on clinical practices?
There is concern that if retrospective data suggests increased mortality, it will be challenging to conduct further trials ethically.
#331 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from July 20th 2025
Q: What are the school outcomes for children with mild, moderate, or severe HIE?
Children with moderate to severe HIE had lower academic scores compared to peers but showed a consistent upward trend in academic performance over time.
#331 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from July 20th 2025
Q: What impact does early enteral nutrition with fortified milk have on very preterm infants?
The study evaluates how fast to fortify feeding in preterm infants, comparing early versus delayed fortification to understand their growth and development in a nutritional emergency context.
#331 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Early Full Enteral Nutrition with Fortified Milk in Very Preterm Infants
Q: Is 35 weeks the right time to be evaluating these nutritional interventions?
This is a great question, as there's a trade-off between convenience at gestational-age time points and ensuring comprehensive follow-up later.
#331 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Early Full Enteral Nutrition with Fortified Milk in Very Preterm Infants
Q: What did they find?
They found that this was a negative study for the primary outcome, but there were differences in secondary outcomes such as length.

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A weekly, evidence-focused journal club for neonatology and perinatal medicine, this show breaks down recently published studies from peer‑reviewed journals with a practical, bedside orientation. Across episodes, the hosts dissect study design and methods, highlight key findings, and discuss real‑world implications for NICU care, discharge planning, antibiotic stewardship, and neonatal management. The conversations consistently emphasize applicability to clinical practice, unit workflows, and patient outcomes, often weaving in anecdotes about how different units implement evidence differently. A notable strength is the rigorous yet accessible exploration of complex trials and guidelines, making it valuable for clinicians, nurses, and traine... more

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3. Dr. Dipika Sankaran
4. Dr. Heather Sifkes
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