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Free Subscription 27.04.2026 2 Acta Paediatr 1 Am J Perinatol 11 BMC Pediatr 1 BMJ 2 Childs Nerv Syst 1 Clin Med Insights Pediatr 4 Eur J Pediatr 1 Eur Respir J 1 J Clin Microbiol 3 J Pediatr 1 J Pediatr Surg 12 J Perinatol 2 Lancet 2 Pediatr Infect Dis J 3 Pediatr Pulmonol 16 Pediatr Res 2 Pediatr Surg Int 2 Pediatrics 1 Thorax

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Acta Paediatr

1. KUITUNEN I
   Follow-Up After Preterm Birth: Where Evidence Ends and Uncertainty Begins.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Apr 24. doi: 10.1111/apa.70552.
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2. KAISER G, Kayser M, Babel M, Wohlleben J, et al
   Identification and Assessment of Systematic Reviews for Evidence-Based Guideline Recommendations on Follow-Up of Preterm Born Children: A Mapping Review.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Apr 24. doi: 10.1111/apa.70507.
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   Am J Perinatol

3. SHARMA U, Ananthan A, Balasubramanian H, Raghavendra P, et al
   Delayed versus Early Umbilical Cord Clamping in Preterm Multiple Gestation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
   Am J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1055/a-2849-8087.
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   BMC Pediatr

4. JIANG S, He Q, Zhang L, Tang J, et al
   A novel diagnostic and treatment paradigm for Streptococcus pasteureus infection in neonates: a case study.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06880.
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5. BRICKMANN C, Ackermann K, Kruger M, Mommsen H, et al
   Expert collaboration for safe perinatal stabilization of neonates with select critical congenital heart defects at non-cardiac centers.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06887.
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6. ESKANDARZADEH S, Chavoshzadeh Z, Assadi Fanid M, Ghasemi B, et al
   BCG arthritis in a patient with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder (SCID): a case report.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06866.
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7. ODUTAYO EO, Maduafokwa BA, Fajolu IB, Osinaike BO, et al
   Correlation of fifth-minute Apgar score, umbilical cord blood pH, and nucleated red blood cell count in depressed and non-depressed term neonates in Lagos, Nigeria.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06876.
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8. BAI K, Xia Y, Sharad G, Wang T, et al
   Prevalence of congenital heart disease in school-aged children and its association with socioeconomic and health service capacity factors: a comparative study of Nepal and China.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06897.
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9. YANG Y, Sun Y, Lin K, Feng Y, et al
   Efficacy and safety of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in the neonatal intensive care unit.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06890.
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10. MSANGA DR, Kajogoo VD, Herz M, Kurzai O, et al
    Prevalence and bacteriological profile of pathogens causing neonatal sepsis in Tanzania: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06840.
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11. NASIR M, Ahmed M
    Clinical profile, survival outcomes, and predictors of mortality in neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension: a follow-up study from Hawassa, Ethiopia.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06904.
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12. KIM SW, Suh YA, Lee JH, Park MS, et al
    Long-term developmental outcomes of very-low-birth-weight infants born to non-Korean mothers: an analysis using the Korean neonatal network (KNN) database.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06899.
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13. QIN C, Gao S, Li L, Chen H, et al
    Clinical characteristics, pathogenesis, treatment, and prognosis of bone and joint infections in neonates: a single-center report of 20 cases.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06872.
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14. CHOU FS, Yeh HW, Hsueh C, Olsen IE, et al
    Birth-size reference charts for newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care units.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Apr 18. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06889.
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    BMJ

15. WISE J
    RSV: Maternal vaccine cuts infant hospital admissions by 80%, study shows.
    BMJ. 2026;393:s752.
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    Childs Nerv Syst

16. HASHIM M, Puri S, Kumar S, Gupta N, et al
    Congenital internal carotid artery agenesis in an infant presenting with stroke: importance of carotid canal assessment.
    Childs Nerv Syst. 2026;42:178.
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17. MATUSHITA H, Cardeal DD, Yamaki VN, Mattedi RL, et al
    Primary intracranial infantile hemangioma presenting with hemorrhage: histopathological and immunohistochemical confirmation of a rare lesion.
    Childs Nerv Syst. 2026;42:172.
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    Clin Med Insights Pediatr

18. SALEH W, Elhusseiny GA, Alharbi H
    Oral Health in Children With Congenital Heart Diseases: A Comprehensive Narrative Review.
    Clin Med Insights Pediatr. 2026 Apr 21:11795565261432835.
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    Eur J Pediatr

19. GARG M, Devaskar SU
    Correction to: Exploring the long-term impacts of neonatal hypoglycemia to determine a safe threshold for glucose concentrations.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:291.
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20. HWANG JK, Lim SM, Kwak MJ, Kim SH, et al
    Distinct early-life gut microbiota patterns across SGA, AGA, and LGA infants.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:279.
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21. ALI K, Nandunjappa M, Homedi A, Arattu Thodika FM, et al
    Early post-operative hemodynamic recovery in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:281.
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22. NEZAFAT MALDONADO B, Evans K, Jones M, Park J, et al
    Social determinants of health screening and interventions in neonatal care pathways (NICU to follow-up): a scoping review.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:277.
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    Eur Respir J

23. BORIE R, Mageau A, Guerin C, Weiss M, et al
    Premature hair graying in patients with pulmonary fibrosis and relatives is suggestive of pathogenic variants in telomere related genes.
    Eur Respir J. 2026 Apr 23:2600093. doi: 10.1183/13993003.00093-2026.
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    J Clin Microbiol

24. STAFFORD IA, Ugartemendia Ugalde L, Goetzl LM, Mosqueda A, et al
    Diagnostic potential for IgM antibody detection by the DPP Syphilis TnT assay in neonates at risk for congenital syphilis.
    J Clin Microbiol. 2026 Apr 20:e0190325. doi: 10.1128/jcm.01903.
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    J Pediatr

25. SWITKOWSKI KM, Oken E, Simonin EM, Nadeau KC, et al
    Associations of Colic and Excessive Crying in Infancy with Food Allergy Outcomes in Childhood and Adolescence.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Apr 17:115111. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115111.
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26. HERRUP EA, Shillingford AJ, Gaynor JW, Driscoll CFB, et al
    Association of Parenting Stress in Early Childhood with Emotional Health and Resilience of Young Adults with Congenital Heart Disease.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Apr 17:115110. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115110.
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27. SIEFKES H, Holla I, Giusto E, Tancredi D, et al
    Neonatal Pulse Oximetry Accuracy and Disparities by Skin Pigmentation (NeoPODS): A Prospective Study.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Apr 21:115114. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115114.
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    J Pediatr Surg

28. TERUI K, Nagata K, Yamoto M, Sato Y, et al
    Risk factors for recurrence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in the era of minimally invasive surgery.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2026 Apr 16:163148. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163148.
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    J Perinatol

29. ELSISY MF, Lam FZ, Naguib MM, Dees ME, et al
    Characteristics and outcomes of preterm infants with pulmonary vein stenosis in the contemporary era: a PHIS database analysis.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02703.
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30. SEHGAL A, McNamara PJ, Menahem S
    Surfactant replacement therapy in preterm infants with congenital heart disease: Physiological concepts and therapeutic considerations.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02654.
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31. O'REILLY D, Murphy L, Dempsey S, Gormley IC, et al
    Area level measures of socioeconomic deprivation and their impact on very preterm birth and very preterm birth outcomes: A retrospective cohort study.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02674.
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32. PROANO A, Green M, Zevallos Barboza A, Greenberg RG, et al
    Anti-cytomegalovirus medications among very low birth weight infants in the United States from 2016 to 2023.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02658.
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33. PEEBLES PJ, Eickhoff JC, Elgin TG, Sharma A, et al
    Effect modification of late surfactant treatment by patent ductus arteriosus status in ventilated preterm infants: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02705.
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34. GOWDA SH, Levy PT, Weems M, Griffiths P, et al
    Preoperative nutritional strategies for neonates with complex congenital heart disease: a national survey.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02351.
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35. ROH JH, Jung E, Park J, Yoo K, et al
    Feasibility of invasive neurally-adjusted ventilatory assist in severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02691.
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36. SCOTT W, Berlin K, Lagatta J, Gupta R, et al
    Identifying predictors of tracheostomy or death in preterm infants with grade 3 BPD.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02702.
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37. REED R, Weintraub A, Reinhart R
    Sweeter recovery, less intravenous fluids: a NICU quality improvement initiative for managing neonatal hypoglycemia.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02656.
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38. KOBAYASHI R, Nagao E, Hirano D, Taito S, et al
    Caffeine for the prevention of acute kidney injury in neonates: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02697.
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39. ELBERSON V, Rao K, Chepuri S, Chandrasekharan P, et al
    Decreasing packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusions in neonates through quality improvement.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02699.
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40. DARMAWAN DO, Mathew R, Pasca AM, Aziz N, et al
    Neonatal management and outcomes in the setting of disseminated coccidioidomycosis in pregnancy.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02659.
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    Lancet

41. GOADSBY J, Syngelaki A, Magee LA, von Dadelszen P, et al
    Scheduled birth at term: benefit or trade-off? - Authors' reply.
    Lancet. 2026;407:1510-1511.
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42. BAUD D, Sichitiu J, Legardeur H, de Vries P, et al
    Scheduled birth at term: benefit or trade-off?
    Lancet. 2026;407:1510.
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    Pediatr Infect Dis J

43. MIGUENS IGLESIAS P, Alvarez Menendez L, Gonzalez Garcia J, Gonzalez Garcia L, et al
    Rapid Maternal Test in Neonatal S. pyogenes Sepsis.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000005252.
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44. MIURA H, Manabe M, Ihira M, Kozawa K, et al
    Safety of Rotavirus Vaccination in a Growing Care Unit (Intermediate-care Neonatal Unit) in Japan.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000005251.
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    Pediatr Pulmonol

45. CARDENES CML, Santamaria SV, Romero RG, Gonzalez AT, et al
    Exocrine Pancreatic Function in Pediatric Patients After Two Years of Triple CFTR Modulator Therapy: Is It Possible to Restore Pancreatic Function?
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026;61:e71625.
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46. NASR SZ, Flask CA, Kretzler ME, Slaven JE, et al
    Lung T1-MRI and Multi-Breath Washout Detect Longitudinal Changes in Children 6-11 Years Old After Beginning Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor (ETI) Therapy.
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026;61:e71628.
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47. FARHAN AHMAD K, Minhas H, Arshad R
    Home Microbiological Sampling in a Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Population: Pandemic Implementation and Ongoing Use.
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026;61:e71618.
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    Pediatr Res

48. VAN WYK L, Tooke L
    A tale of two cities: global inequities at the limits of neonatal survival.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 18. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04933.
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49. GARG PM, Bolisetty S, Martin CR, Premkumar MH, et al
    First, do no trend: aligning parenteral lipid therapy with physiology and evidence in neonates.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-05019.
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50. MADABHUSHI SR, Toldi G
    Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-05029.
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51. PATEL A, Vidavalur R, Gandhi CK
    Temporal trends in respiratory syncytial virus-related infant mortality and hospitalizations in the United States.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-05001.
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52. BOTTING-LAWFORD KJ, Giussani DA
    Beyond the scale: bioelectrical impedance for neonatal growth.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04995.
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53. BASTOS REINALDO J, Boucekine M, Fayol L, Meziane S, et al
    Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage and early overweight of very preterm-born children: a cohort study in France.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04956.
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54. KING BC, Hay S, Zupancic JAF
    A scoping review of decision analytic model-based economic evaluations in neonatal intensive care.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-05003.
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55. MOJON F, Latal B, Kottke R, Kretschmar O, et al
    Cerebral hemodynamics in early adolescents with congenital heart disease after infant open-heart surgery.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04935.
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56. SUNDARARAJAN S, Ma B
    Review of the biological gap between mother's own milk and pasteurized donor milk: implications for intestinal health in preterm infants.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-05025.
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57. HALLIN PROVENZANO A, Wadstrom N, Lowing K, Nivins S, et al
    Neurodevelopment after a strength-based intervention in children born extremely preterm: a randomised controlled trial.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04940.
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58. MINOTTI C, Wallis L, Hoesli J, Schlaeppi C, et al
    Kangaroo Care as an intervention in randomised controlled trials in neonatal intensive care.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-05020.
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59. CHEN CC, Lin YH, Lee YF, Chang HC, et al
    Association between neonatal sepsis and lung function in school-age children born preterm.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04931.
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60. KOEPPENKASTROP SL, Pereira-Fantini PM, Schinckel NF, Stafford I, et al
    Utility of electrical impedance tomography to measure neonatal pulmonary circulation changes: a lamb study.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04880.
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61. TELLEZ-ROJO MM, Collado-Lopez S
    Prenatal metal mixtures and genetic susceptibility in birth anthropometry: methodological insights and public health implications.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Apr 24. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-05018.
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62. ZHANG R, Phelps A, MacDonald K, Stone A, et al
    A pilot study of ultra-low-dose chest CT combined with co-production in cystic fibrosis care.
    Pediatr Res. 2026;99:1429-1434.
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63. VITEK L
    Bilirubin: translational perspectives.
    Pediatr Res. 2026;99:1276-1279.
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    Pediatr Surg Int

64. PEREZ-BERTOLEZ S, Azizoglu M, Klyuev S, Pederiva F, et al
    Thoracoscopic versus open congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis by the Pediatric Surgery Meta-Analysis Study Group (PESMA).
    Pediatr Surg Int. 2026;42:203.
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65. KASSIR R, Schneider G, Dubois R, Rossignol G, et al
    International disparities in biliary atresia outcomes.
    Pediatr Surg Int. 2026;42:201.
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    Pediatrics

66. JACOBSON KB, Merchant M, Fireman B, Klein NP, et al
    SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Before and During Pregnancy and Prevention of Infant COVID-19 Infection.
    Pediatrics. 2026 Apr 22:e2025073000. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-073000.
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67. HERMEL JA
    The 39-Hour Life of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy and the Rise of Modern Neonatology.
    Pediatrics. 2026 Apr 21:e2025075001. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-075001.
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    Thorax

68. GIBBONS JTD, Smith EF, Wilson AC, Simpson SJ, et al
    Determinants of declining lung function trajectories from childhood to adulthood after preterm birth.
    Thorax. 2026 Apr 20:thorax-2025-223725. doi: 10.1136/thorax-2025-223725.
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