The Incubator's Journal Club
The Incubatorβs 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 that meaningfully informs bedside practice and clinical decision-making. It is an efficient and reliable way to stay current with the most relevant and practice-changing evidence in neonatal care.
Episodes
131 episodes
#396 - [Journal Club] - π Cooling Late Preterms: Higher Mortality in 34-35 Weekers?
In this segment, Ben and Daphna review a retrospective study from the Hospital for Sick Children comparing outcomes of therapeutic hypothermia in late preterm (34-35 weeks) versus early term (36-37 weeks) infants. They discuss the significantly...
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#396 - [Journal Club] - π The 6-Fold Risk of NEC in Growth Restricted Infants
In this episode of Journal Club, Ben and Daphna review a prospective cohort study from the Journal of Perinatology that examines the care of neonates following in-utero growth restriction. The hosts unpack the critical distinction between Fetal...
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#396 - [Journal Club] - π Surfactant Thresholds: Is 40% FiO2 as Safe as 30%?
In this episode of Journal Club, Ben and Daphna review a non-inferiority trial from the European Journal of Pediatrics exploring surfactant administration thresholds in preterm neonates. The study, conducted in India, compares a 30% versus 40% ...
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#396 - [Journal Club] - π TORPIDO 30/60: Is Higher Initial Oxygen Safer for Preterm Infants?
In this episode of The Incubator, Ben and Daphna return from the Delphi Conference to dive back into Journal Club. They review the highly anticipated TORPIDO 30/60 trial published in JAMA, comparing initial oxygen concentrations of 30% versus 6...
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#393 - [Journal Club] - π Are We Too Busy? NICU Strain and Adverse Outcomes
In this episode of Journal Club, Ben and Daphna review a retrospective cohort study from the Journal of Perinatology examining the association between NICU capacity strain and neonatal outcomes. We discuss how high census and acuity on admissio...
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#393 - [Journal Club] - π Replacing Sepsis Screens with Serial Physical Exams: Is It Safe?
In this episode of The Incubator Podcast, Ben and Daphna review a pivotal population-based study from Norway examining a new approach to Early-Onset Sepsis (EOS). The hosts discuss whether serial physical examinations can safely replace routine...
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#393 - [Journal Club] - π Antibiotic Use in HIE, A Tale of Two Strategies
In this episode of Journal Club, Ben and Daphna dive into a multicenter retrospective study from the European Journal of Pediatrics questioning the necessity of universal empiric antibiotics in neonates undergoing therapeutic hypothermia for HI...
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#393 - [Journal Club] - π Can NT-proBNP Guide Clinical Suspicion of Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension?
In this Journal Club episode of the Incubator Podcast, Ben Courchia and Daphna Yasova-Barbeau review a study from the Journal of Perinatology evaluating NT-proBNP as a diagnostic tool for chronic pulmonary hypertension in extremely preterm infa...
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#392 - [Journal Club] - π Do Antenatal Corticosteroids Improve Survival for Babies Born at 21β24 Weeks?
In this Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna review a large national cohort study examining the association between antenatal corticosteroid exposure and survival in extremely preterm infants born between 21 and 24 weeksβ gestation. They discus...
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#392 - [Journal Club] - π Could Longer Caffeine Treatment Reduce Hypoxia and Speed Discharge?
Ben and Daphna review the ICAF randomized clinical trial evaluating extended caffeine therapy in preterm infants and its impact on intermittent hypoxia through 41 weeks postmenstrual age. They discuss the study design, oximetry outcomes across ...
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#392 - [Journal Club] - π Early Outcome Data After Resuscitation at 21 Weeksβ Gestation
In this Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna review a salient study from JAMA Network Open examining outcomes of infants born at 21 weeksβ gestation at the University of Iowa. They walk through resuscitation practices, early physiologic challen...
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#392 - [Journal Club] - π Is PDA Treatment Doing More Harm Than Good in Preterm Infants?
In this Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna review a major randomized clinical trial published in JAMA comparing expectant management with active pharmacologic treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants. They walk through the tri...
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#388 - π Journal Club - The Complete Episode from December 21st 2025
In this Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna review five recent studies with practical implications for neonatal care. The FEED1 trial examines whether starting full milk feeds from day one is safe in 30-32 week preterm infants, finding no diff...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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#388 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π Can We Predict Which Extremely Preterm Infants Need Early Cord Clamping?
Antenatal Prediction of Early Cord Clamping among Infants Born Extremely Preterm.Katheria A, Dorner RA, Grobman W, Rysavy MA, Koo J, Wyckoff MH, Sandoval G, DeMauro SB, Das A, Lee H...
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#388 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π Can Maternal Mental Health Predict Neurodevelopmental Delays in Toddlers?
Maternal Psychological Distress Before and After Childbirth and Neurodevelopmental Delay in Toddlers.Matsumura K, Tanaka T, Kuroda M, Tsuchida A, Hatakeyama T, Kasamatsu H, Inadera ...
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#388 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π EBNEO Commentary - Treatment of Hypotension of Prematurity: a randomised trial.
Treatment of Hypotension of Prematurity: a randomised trial.Alderliesten T, Arasteh E, van Alphen A, Groenendaal F, Dudink J, Benders MJ, van Bel F, Lemmers P. Arch Dis Child Fetal ...
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#388 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π Are forces applied to a baby's airway lower with video laryngoscopy?
Applied forces during neonatal intubation with direct and video laryngoscopy at different bed elevations: a randomized crossover manikin study.Cavallin F, Pasquali G, Maglio S, Vill...
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#388 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π Does Early High-Volume Feeding Improve Body Composition in Preterm Infants?
Early body composition outcomes of infants born very preterm and receiving high volume, human milk feedings (β₯170 ml/kg/day) before postnatal day 14.Gunawan E, Molleti M, Salas AA.J...
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#388 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π Should Preterm Infants Receive Full Feeds from Day One?
Full exclusively enteral fluids from day 1 versus gradual feeding in preterm infants (FEED1): a open-label, parallel-group, multicentre, randomised, superiority trial.Ojha S, Mitche...
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#371 - π Journal Club - The Complete Episode from October 26th 2025
Whatβs new in neonatal innovation and research this week?Join Ben and Daphna for a lively Journal Club episode of The Incubator Podcast, recorded after a long NICU day but packed with energy and insight. They begin with an update...
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Episode 15
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#371 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π Risk Factors for NEC in Preterm Infants on an Exclusive Human Milk Diet
Risk factors associated with the development of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants on an exclusive human milk diet: a single-center case-control study.Ailumerab H, Miller ...
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#371 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π EIT-Guided PEEP Optimization in Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Identifying optimal positive end-expiratory pressure with electrical impedance tomography guidance in severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia.Shui JE, LaVita CJ, Alcala GC, Nichols JH, Ja...
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#371 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π Azithromycin for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Updated Meta-Analysis
Azithromycin for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Other Neonatal Adverse Outcomes in Preterm Infants: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Joseph M, Murali Kri...
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#371 - [Journal Club Shorts] - π Nebulized Nitroglycerin for Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Nebulized nitroglycerin as an adjuvant drug in management of persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborns: a randomized controlled trial.Farag MM, Ghazal HAE, Abdel-Mohsen AM, Rezk...
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