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#197 - 👶 Beyond the Beeps - Day by Day (ft Katia Herminio)
Hello Friends 👋 Welcome to the first episode of Beyond the Beeps! In this conversation, Leah interviews Katia Herminio, a mother of a...
Mar 27, 2024


#196 - 📑 Journal Club - The latest research in neonatology (March 22 2024)
Hello Friends 👋 This week Ben & Daphna dive into the latest neonatal research and welcome a special guest in this insightful episode....
Mar 24, 2024


#195 - 🔬 At The Bench - Advancing CDH Research and Care (Ft Dr. David McCulley)
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode of “At the Bench”, we are interviewing one of our show’s co-hosts, Dr. David McCulley. David is a...
Mar 20, 2024


#194 - 👣 Partnerships for Better POCUS Use in Neonatology (ft POCUS Collaborative)
Hello friends 👋 In this special episode of the Incubator Podcast, hosts Ben and Daphna are joined by a panel of distinguished guests from the National Neonatal POCUS Collaborative to explore the cutting-edge integration of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) into neonatal care. This discussion features insights from Dr. Mackie Fraga, chair of the collaborative and attending at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Shazia Bhombal, vice chair and associate professor of neo
Mar 17, 2024


#193 - 🌍 The Global Neo Pod - Caring for Neonates in Burundi 🇧🇮
Dr. Jennifer Harling, a pediatrician and medical missionary in Burundi, shares her experiences and challenges in providing healthcare in...
Mar 13, 2024


#192 - 🦠 Probiotics Mini Series - Prebiotics, Probiotics, and antibiotic stewardship (Ft. Dr David Kaufman)
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode, Dr. David Kaufman discusses his interest in pediatrics and infectious disease, particularly in the prevention and treatment of neonatal infections. He highlights the challenges of antibiotic use in the NICU and the interplay between probiotics, prebiotics, antibiotics, and infections. Dr. Kaufman emphasizes the need for better quality control and standardization of probiotics, as well as the importance of consent and shared decision-making in
Mar 10, 2024


#191 - 🦠 Probiotics Mini Series - Preventing NEC with smart nutrition (ft. Dr. Jonathan Swanson)
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Swanson discusses the evolution of neonatal nutrition and the major tenants of neonatal nutrition that have been learned over the years. He emphasizes the importance of breast milk and the role it plays in neurodevelopment and short-term outcomes. Dr. Swanson also explores the impact of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) on neonatal nutrition and the efforts to prevent NEC through good nutrition and optimizing homeostasis. The conve
Mar 10, 2024


#190 - 🦠 Probiotics Mini-Series - Strains, practical implications and the FDA (ft Dr. Jonathan Blau)
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Blau discusses the FDA warning on probiotics and its implications for the future of probiotic use in the NICU. He expresses mixed feelings about the FDA's involvement and highlights the need for regulation while also expressing concerns about the way the warning was issued. The debate between single-strain and multi-strain probiotics is also discussed, with Dr. Blau emphasizing the importance of using the triple strain recommende
Mar 10, 2024


#189 - 🦠 Probiotics Mini Series - A review of the evidence (ft Dr. Jonathan Blau)
Hello Friends 👋 We are delighted to unveil our latest mini-series on The Incubator Podcast, focusing on the pivotal role of probiotics in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Amidst growing conversations about the benefits of probiotics in neonatal care, we have convened three leading experts to examine the evidence at hand, explore strategies for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) prevention, and discuss a host of other relevant topics. Hosted by Ben and Daphna, this four-
Mar 10, 2024


#188 - 🧑 Tech Tuesday - Elevating Care for Parents’ Mental Health (Ft. Maureen Fura from Mammha)
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode of the Incubator Podcast, Ben and Daphna discuss maternal mental health with Maureen Fiora, CEO of...
Mar 6, 2024


#187 - 🫀Insights in Neonatal Cardiac Care (ft Dr. Nim Goldshtrom)
Hello Friends 👋 In this week’s episode of The Incubator Podcast, hosts Ben Courchia, MD, and Daphna Yasova Barbeau, MD, dive into the...
Mar 3, 2024


#186 - 📑 Journal Club - The latest research in Neonatology (Feb 25 2024)
Hello Friends 👋 We have a great episode of Journal Club for you this week, where we review the latest papers published in peer-reviewed...
Feb 25, 2024


#185 - 👩⚕️ Neonatology, Art, and Innovation - A conversation with Dr. Eliza Myers
Hello Friends 👋 This week we have a fantastic conversation with Dr. Myers. Eliza Myers, an academic neonatologist, shares her journey in neonatology and her passion for combining art and medicine. She discusses the importance of pursuing personal passions and making time for hobbies. Dr. Myers also highlights the role of visual arts in medicine and the impact it has on creativity and problem-solving. She then delves into her dedication to breastfeeding and lactation, includi
Feb 18, 2024


#184 - 🔬 At the Bench - Becoming a neonatologist-scientist to cure NEC
Hello Friends, In this episode of “At the Bench”, we have the privilege of interviewing one of our hosts, Dr. Misty Good. Dr. Good...
Feb 14, 2024


#183 - Journal Club 📑 The latest research in neonatology (Sun Feb 11)
Hello Friends 👋 In this latest episode of The Incubator Podcast's Journal Club, hosted by Ben and Daphna, the focus is on cutting-edge...
Feb 11, 2024


#182 - 🌍 Global Neo Pod - The Newborn Toolkit (ft Pr. Lawn, Lauren Allison and Dr. Sipalo)
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode, Shelly-Ann, Ben, and Gabriel discuss the Newborn Toolkit with Dr. Joy Lawn, Dr. Mbozu Sipalo, and...
Feb 7, 2024


#181 - 🫁 Talking about BPD w the BPD Collaborative (Ft. Dr Abman, Dr. Cuevas Guaman and Dr. Eldredge)
Hello friends 👋 This episode of The Incubator Podcast features experts Dr. Steve Abman, Dr. Milenka Cuevas Guaman, and Dr. Laurie C. Eldredge from the BPD Collaborative, focusing on Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD). The conversation navigates through the complexities of BPD management, research advancements, and the significance of integrating family in care strategies, providing a comprehensive view on improving neonatal care practices. We hope you enjoy this episode. Cheer
Feb 4, 2024


#180 - 🚀 Tech Tuesday - NICUtrition, an innovative tool to optimize nutrition in the NICU
Hello Friends 👋 For the first episode of Tech Tuesday (though we are releasing this a bit late on a Thursday 🫣) of 2024 we welcome...
Feb 1, 2024


#179 - 📑 Journal Club - The latest research in neonatology
Hello Friends 👋 On this week's episode of Journal Club Daphna and I review the latest articles in neonatology to keep you up to date....
Jan 28, 2024


#178 - 🔬 At The Bench - Insights in Neurovascular Research (ft. Dr. Betsy Crouch)
Welcome to “At the Bench” a new podcast in the Incubator network focusing on physician-scientists in neonatology, their research, and...
Jan 24, 2024
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