Neonatal/Perinatology

The FDA has approved Tivicay PD (dolutegravir) to treat HIV-1 in newborns from birth, based on IMPAACT 2023 pharmacokinetic and safety data.

A large prospective US cohort study found no evidence that neonatal medical male circumcision was associated with autism diagnosis or autism traits.

Serial prenatal amnioinfusions improved survival in fetal renal failure, but surviving infants require complex multidisciplinary care after birth.

The SMARTER trial found prenatal and postnatal safe sleep video texting did not significantly improve 4 primary sleep outcomes.

A 2-million-infant Swedish registry study found intramuscular vitamin K nonreceipt rose over 19 years and nearly tripled the odds of intracranial bleeding by 6 months.

A UK phase 2b trial will evaluate Lactin-V for preventing preterm birth in pregnant patients at high risk of early delivery.

Don Arnold, MD, MPH, highlights how a nurse-driven guideline reduced time to phototherapy in neonatal jaundice care.

A study found that drying very preterm infants before immediate plastic wrapping offers no improvement in temperature regulation.

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Nontargeted analysis identified 42 PFAS in cord blood, revealing broader prenatal exposure than traditional testing methods capture.

A study found that rural birth hospitals experienced a net loss in higher-level neonatal services from 2010 to 2022, widening disparities with urban facilities.

A study found that predischarge car seat tolerance screening was not associated with reduced 30-day mortality or hospital readmission among infants.

In this Q&A, Matthew Neidell, PhD, reviews new data finding no link between community water fluoridation and adverse birth outcomes.

Phase 3 data show that high-dose I-ACQUIRE improved arm function at 6 months in infants and toddlers after perinatal stroke.

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A study found a dose-response increase in severe neonatal morbidity or mortality among infants born to mothers with multiple preexisting chronic conditions.

Results from a large US cohort study found no association between community water fluoridation and birth weight, providing reassurance about exposure during pregnancy.

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to a portable neonatal incubator designed to support thermoregulation and keep preterm infants close to mothers.

A study found that sodium supplementation did not significantly improve weight, length, or head circumference gains among infants.

Metformin safely lowered maternal glucose levels and cut the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia in pregnant patients receiving antenatal betamethasone.

Maternal influenza and TDaP vaccination during pregnancy was associated with fewer influenza- and pertussis-related hospital and ED visits in infants younger than 6 months.

Prenatal exposure to hot, humid conditions was associated with significantly reduced child growth, with effects far greater than heat alone.

National EHR data show vitamin K nonreceipt among newborns nearly doubled from 2017 to 2024, raising concern for preventable bleeding risk.

A phase 1b study of zelpultide alfa demonstrated a favorable safety profile and encouraging early reductions in BPD and ventilation duration, supporting advancement to a pivotal international Phase 2b/3 program.