Hello Friends 👋 Happy 2024! We kick off the new year with an exceptional episode. This week, we delve deep with Dr. Terri Major-Kincade, a neonatologist whose career is a testament to the power of empathy in medicine. Dr. Major-Kincade shares intricate details of her path, shaped by her sister's premature birth, leading to her life's mission in neonatology. She explores the complexities of providing hope in the NICU, the ethical dimensions of palliative care, and how persona

Hello Friends 👋 In this insightful episode of our special podcast series on managing respiratory distress, we welcome Andy Niccol, General Manager for Respiratory Humidification at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. Andy brings his 18 years of product design experience in the medical device industry to the table, discussing the challenges and breakthroughs in designing respiratory care devices for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Andy delves into the complex process of prod

Hello Friends 👋 Welcome back to another episode of the Incubator Podcast, where we continue exploring the management of respiratory distress in neonates. In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Lonnie Miner, who brings his wealth of knowledge in neonatal respiratory care to our ongoing discussion. Dr. Miner dives into the critical topic of weaning neonates from invasive ventilation, he discusses the need for standardized extubation guidelines, sharing ins

Hello Friends 👋 Join us in the third episode of our "Managing Respiratory Distress" series on The Incubator Podcast, featuring Dr. Lonnie Miner and Dr. Amy Miner. Our guests today unravel the intricacies of high-flow nasal cannula and CPAP in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in neonates. Dr. Lonnie Miner, Assistant Professor in the Division of Neonatology at the University of Utah, School of Medicine, and Dr. Amy Miner, a Neonatology Fellow at Rutgers Uni

Hello Friends 👋 Welcome back to the second installment of our mini-series on "Managing Respiratory Distress." Today our guests include Dr. Richard Polin and Dr. Amy Miner. This episode continues the exploration of neonatal respiratory distress, with a specific focus on the effective use of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) in treating newborns. Dr. Polin, a distinguished expert in neonatology, and Dr. Miner, a Neonatology fellow at Rutgers University, discuss the cr

Hello Friends, As the end of the calendar year is quickly approaching, we are happy to bring you a new mini-series focusing on the management of respiratory distress in neonates . We have a star-studded lineup of guests ready for you and we are kicking things off with a conversation with Dr. Richard Polin. Dr. Polin, the William T. Speck Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University and a celebrated figure with numerous accolades including the Apgar Award, shares his profoun

Hello friends 👋 We have a special episode for you this week diving into the world of NICU follow up. Daphna and I have the pleasure of having on the show Melissa Woythaler, Mollie Warren, and Kristen Sullivan from Mass General Brigham's Transition to Home program. Together, we explore the comprehensive services offered under the Center for Child Development, with a special focus on the critical transition from NICU to home life for vulnerable infants and their families. We h

Hello friends 👋 In this special episode of the Incubator podcast, Ben and Daphna collaborate with the EBNEO team to review the candidates for Impact Article of the Year. This episode features an in-depth review of eight cutting-edge neonatology articles, sparking engaging discussions among team members Dr. Brian King, Dr. Rasheda Vereen, Dr. Abdul Razak, and Dr. Atul Malhotra. Highlighting groundbreaking research and thought-provoking findings, the team debates the impact an

Episode Summary: In this episode of the podcast, Steven Falk from GE shares his expertise on the complex and critical topic of thermoregulation in newborns. The conversation delves into the intricate balance necessary for effectively managing the body temperature of neonates, a task that presents unique challenges due to their vulnerability and the nuanced nature of their thermoregulatory systems. Falk elaborates on various aspects of this process, including the crucial role

Episode Summary: In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Emma Dunne, a neonatal fellow from Ireland, shares her research on neonatal thermoregulation. A key focus of her work involves the thorough comparison of various brands of thermometers, evaluating their accuracy in detecting hypothermia in newborns. This aspect of her research is critical in ensuring that rates of normothermia cannot always be taken at face value. She also explores the preliminary findings from the APOLLO

Episode Summary: In this episode of the podcast, nurse practitioner Jessica Jones discusses the vital role of thermoregulation in newborn care, emphasizing its importance in nursing practice and the broader healthcare landscape. Jones highlights her work in improving communication between doctors and nurses, underlining its significance in optimizing thermoregulation practices and enhancing neonatal care. She notes the growing awareness among medical professionals of thermor

Episode Summary: This episode with Dr. Daniele Trevisanuto delves into the critical importance of thermoregulation for newborn infants, highlighting it as a significant concern, especially in low-resource settings where hypothermia is a major risk factor. Dr. Trevisanuto points to his work in Asia and Africa, where addressing hypothermia, seemingly a straightforward issue, can significantly improve neonatal outcomes in these regions. He also emphasizes that maintaining prope

Hello friends 👋 This week, we are excited to bring you a new Incubator Podcast Mini-Series focusing on the compelling issue of "Thermoregulation of the Neonate." Over the course of five episodes, we're convening experts from around the globe to examine the crucial role of maintaining a stable body temperature for newborns. In this series, we'll dissect the significance of thermoregulation for neonates, highlighting the serious risks associated with thermal instability. Our e

Hello Friends 👋, This week we have the pleasure of hosting on the podcast, three amazing physicians. Laura, Mike and Liz are nicu fe llows but also US service members. Ever wonder what it's like to transport a neonate across the globe in the high-stakes environment of military medicine? Three military neonatologists, Drs. Laura Borruso, Mike Guindon, and Liz Okonek, here to offer a rare glimpse into this challenging and vital aspect of their work. Transporting such fragile p

Hello Friends 👋 We are back with a new episode of the Incubator Podcast. This week, we have a very insightful conversation to share with you. Daphna and I spoke to Jessi Barnes, a clinical nurse educator and NICU mom. Jessi shared with us her passion for clinical care and trauma-informed care but also shared with us how her perspective as a NICU mother changed her outlook on our place of work. She is a bright and dynamic person that will bring you a new perspective on the wo

Hello Friends 👋 This week, the podcast is coming to you live from Denver, Colorado. We are here attending and speaking at the 2023 CHNC Symposium. Daphna and I will bring you a ton of content from the conference. Video interviews, podcast episodes, social media posts, and even Twitter live sessions for poster presentations. We are making this content short and easy to digest because we know that if you are not here with us, it likely means you are busy doing other important

Hello Friends 👋 We're thrilled to announce the release of the latest episode of The Incubator Podcast! 🎉 This time, we bring you a deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Paige Church from Boston Children's Hospital. In this episode, Dr. Church shares her journey of practicing neonatology with a disability, providing a unique and powerful perspective on patient care. Her experiences have not only enriched her approach to medicine but also influenced how she counsels familie

Hello Friends 👋 Exciting news! The latest episode of The Incubator Podcast is live! Join us for an interesting discussion with Dr. Ravi Patel and Dr. Rune Toms, exploring the FDA's recent warning about using probiotics in preterm infants in the NICU. 🚼🚨 Unpack the science, implications, and expert insights to navigate this critical neonatal care topic with us! 🩺👶 🎧 Tune in now on Enjoy! ----- Links to some of the articles mentioned on the show can be found below 👇 Pro

Hello Friends 👋 We are thrilled to announce the release of the latest episode of The Incubator Podcast. This week, we have a special episode in store for you as we spotlight the remarkable work carried out by the Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium (CHNC). Joining us are three incredible guests: Dr. Jackie Evans, the current executive director of CHNC; Dr. Karna Murthy, chair of CHNC; and Dr. Theresa Grover, a CHNC member and Director of the NICU at the Children's Hospi

Hello Friends 👋 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new series of episodes on the podcast titled “MythBusters”. In collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics TeCAN team, we’ll be debunking myths surrounding work in the NICU and neonatology. Dive deep into these fun episodes available on the Incubator and Neonatology Review podcast. https://www.the-incubator.org/neonatology-review --- For more insights into the TeCAN team and to get in touch with the pan