Neonatal Medicine
Neonatal Medicine

Maternal transmission, neonatal outcomes, and predictors of adverse effects in congenital cytomegalovirus infection

Pediatr Neonatol. 2026 Feb 13:S1875-9572(26)00028-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2025.08.016. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, caused by a DNA beta-herpesvirus, is the most …

Impact of catch-up growth on brain structures involved in emotional regulation in preterm children at 2 years of age

Early Hum Dev. 2026 Apr 1:106550. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2026.106550. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) is common in very preterm infants and …

Effects of a respiratory care protocol incorporating less invasive surfactant administration in infants born at 30-34 weeks’ gestation

J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 13. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02682-1. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of a respiratory care protocol (RCP) including stepwise …

Multi-directional phototherapy vs. unidirectional phototherapy from below for severe neonatal jaundice: a randomized pilot trial in home phototherapy

Eur J Pediatr. 2026 Apr 14;185(5):260. doi: 10.1007/s00431-026-06924-4. ABSTRACT Severe neonatal jaundice is a common problem, carrying a risk of neurologic toxicity. Phototherapy has become …