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Podcast: The Incubator
Episode: #431 - [Journal Club] - 📌 Prophylactic hydrocortisone to improve BPD-free survival?
Description: Send us Fan MailIn this Daily Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna review a massive Swedish national cohort study from JAMA Network Open examining early prophylactic hydrocortisone in extremely preterm infants. They discuss the targeted regimens used, differences in gestational age outcomes, and whether a blanket prophylactic approach is truly effective for preventing BPD. With impressive data covering 98% of all NICU admissions in Sweden, the hosts debate the nuances of targeting 24 to 25-weekers versus older preemies and the potential confounding impact of chorioamnionitis. Tune in for your daily snack of evidence-based medicine and insights into optimizing...