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Neonatology

Free Subscription 12.01.2026 3 Acta Paediatr 1 Am J Med Genet A 6 Am J Obstet Gynecol 4 Am J Perinatol 1 Arch Dis Child 7 BMC Pediatr 3 Childs Nerv Syst 5 Eur J Pediatr 1 Eur Respir J 1 J Paediatr Child Health 1 J Pediatr Surg 11 J Perinatol 3 N Engl J Med 2 Neonatology 1 Obstet Gynecol 2 Pediatr Infect Dis J 4 Pediatr Pulmonol 12 Pediatr Res 1 Pediatr Surg Int 3 Pediatrics 1 PLoS One 1 Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol

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Acta Paediatr

1. SIMON-LOCATELLI S, Dillenseger L, Zores C, Palpacuer C, et al
   Acquisition of Competencies in Technical Gestures by Residents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective Observational Study.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Jan 10. doi: 10.1111/apa.70442.
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2. VESTERMARK V, Kjaerbye-Thygesen A, Kesmodel US
   The Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Remained Stable in Eastern Denmark From 2013 to 2018 and Was Sometimes Associated With Cannabis.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1111/apa.70443.
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3. EL RADAF V, Pettersson W, Brondin J, Savona-Ventura C, et al
   Adverse Neonatal Outcomes Following Planned Vaginal Birth Compared to Planned Caesarean Birth: A Population-Based Study.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1111/apa.70436.
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   Am J Med Genet A

4. ALAN JT, Meiss LN, Miller JL, Kush M, et al
   Monochorionic, Dizygotic, Sex Discordant Twins With Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence.
   Am J Med Genet A. 2026;200:518-520.
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   Am J Obstet Gynecol

5. BART Y, Mendez-Figueroa H, Amro FH, Zaki Moustafa AS, et al
   Isolated severe systolic hypertension with diastolic <110 mmHg during delivery admission and maternal outcomes: a secondary analysis of the Assessment of Perinatal Excellence cohort.
   Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Dec 18:S0002-9378(25)00942.
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6. HADDAD A, Barron L, Nyirenda T, Alvarez M, et al
   Neonatal outcomes after reduction of nulliparous term singleton vertex cesarean deliveries.
   Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026;233.
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7. LAINE K, Hospital OU
   Obstetric anal sphincter injuries in spontaneous vaginal births in nulliparous pregnant individuals (Reply to Letter-to-the-Editor).
   Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Jan 6:S0002-9378(26)00002.
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8. JURGIEL J, Gromowski T, Krol J, Bomba-Opon D, et al
   The impact of maternal microbial transfer on the infant gut microbiome after cesarean delivery: a systematic review.
   Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026;233.
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9. ROMERO R, Chaemsaithong P, Awonuga AO, Chaiworapongsa T, et al
   Pre-operative ultrasound before cesarean delivery: reviewing findings during the first surgical time-out to improve maternal and infant safety.
   Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026;233.
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10. NORMAN M, Shah PS, Gissler M, Hakansson S, et al
    Cesarean delivery before term - neonatal and pediatric aspects.
    Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026;233.
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    Am J Perinatol

11. ZOUARI M, Belhajmansour M, Hbaieb M, Jarboui O, et al
    Healthcare-Associated Infections Following Major Neonatal Surgery in a Resource-Limited Setting: Risk Factors and Outcomes from Southern Tunisia.
    Am J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.1055/a-2781-6452.
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12. DELGADO A, James K, Hsu S, Edlow A, et al
    The impact of offspring sex on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in individuals with pregestational diabetes.
    Am J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1055/a-2781-7471.
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13. TIPIANI-RODRIGUEZ O
    Perinatal death in triplets by gestational age: retrospective cohort from two tertiary hospitals.
    Am J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 9. doi: 10.1055/a-2781-7542.
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14. MCANANY S, Akangire G, Sherman A, Sampath V, et al
    Predicting Clinical Outcomes of Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia through New Definitions and Phenotypes.
    Am J Perinatol. 2026;43:257-265.
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    Arch Dis Child

15. BARRON DJ
    History of cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease in the UK.
    Arch Dis Child. 2026 Jan 5:archdischild-2025-330034.
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    BMC Pediatr

16. ZHAO Y, Dai L, Wang L, Wang L, et al
    Case report: a case of neonatal Candida osteomyelitis with septic arthritis and literature review.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026;26:9.
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17. ZHANG S, Li L, Zuo Y, Ma D, et al
    Association between maternal exposure to mercury during pregnancy and birth weight: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06323.
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18. SUN Y, Han Y, Li G, Wu Y, et al
    Prenatal-postnatal integrated management model improves outcomes of neonatal cardiac surgery in critical congenital heart disease: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026;26:6.
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19. ZHANG YJ, Chen C
    Prevalence and factors associated with preterm small-for-gestational-age neonates: a multi-center survey in China.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026;26:4.
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20. SU J, Tao Y, Zhang L, Luo J, et al
    Identification of a new frameshift homozygous variant of PEX3 gene in a preterm infant with profound global developmental delay and bilateral ptosis: a case report and updated literature review.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06472.
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21. JAHANNIA M, Ahmadi SAY, Khalili N, Heidarzadeh M, et al
    Predictors of neonatal mortality in Iranian cases of preterm birth: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06480.
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22. TOYOSHIMA K, Mori R, Nishida T, Sasaki H, et al
    Cluster-randomized evaluation of neonatal intensive care unit quality improvement interventions in extremely preterm infants: secondary analysis of the INTACT trial.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026;26:5.
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    Childs Nerv Syst

23. VAZQUEZ S, Thattil E, McCrea HJ
    Large intracerebral hemorrhage in the setting of vitamin K prophylaxis refusal.
    Childs Nerv Syst. 2026;42:17.
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24. SATO H, Kanno M, Ito M, Ichimura K, et al
    A congenital infant-type hemispheric glioma case with EML4::ALK fusion.
    Childs Nerv Syst. 2026;42:1.
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25. ALTER NE, Rogers JL, Puc M, Hoang A, et al
    Wormian bones: expanded differential diagnosis and implications for abnormal head shape in infancy.
    Childs Nerv Syst. 2026;42:3.
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    Eur J Pediatr

26. TOLENTINO D, De-Rooy L, Kulkarni A, Shetty S, et al
    A survey of parental experiences and perceptions of NAVA in neonatal intensive care.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:65.
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27. CORREANI A, Lanciotti L, Giorgetti C, Burattini I, et al
    Is small for gestational age associated with reduced oxygen saturation to FiO(2) ratio at 36 weeks postmenstrual age in preterm infants, independent of bronchopulmonary dysplasia? A retrospective Italian two-center cohort study.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:50.
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28. NAGHSHIZADIAN R, Ameli MS, Abdolmaleki A, Khani Hemmatabadi F, et al
    The global prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in preterm neonates: an epidemiological meta-analysis.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:53.
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29. JENKINSON A, Dassios T
    Follow-up of neonatal chronic respiratory disease: an update based on the current evidence.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:61.
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30. LIMA GP, Thomas AR, Bradford VR, Morton SU, et al
    Advances in interdisciplinary care for term and preterm neonates with congenital heart disease: a narrative review.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:66.
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    Eur Respir J

31. FATHIMA P, Pan E, Marsh J, Shanthikumar S, et al
    Characteristics, treatment and lung function outcomes of pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis: insights from the BEAT-CF cohort.
    Eur Respir J. 2026;67:2501349.
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    J Paediatr Child Health

32. CORMACK B, Oliver C, Anscombe Y, Carson G, et al
    Progress and Variation in Nutrition Care for Preterm Infants in Australasia: Results From the 2024 Australasian Neonatal Dietitians Network Survey.
    J Paediatr Child Health. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70281.
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    J Pediatr Surg

33. LANGER S, Patsch JM, Scharrer A, Ludwiczek J, et al
    Congenital perineal and perianal lipoma with and without anorectal malformation. A case series of eleven patients and updated literature review.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2026 Jan 7:162914. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162914.
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    J Perinatol

34. MITCHELL JM, Rodrigues CL, Dunworth M, Mc Ginley J, et al
    Development of a prediction model for mortality in infants undergoing therapeutic hypothermia for neonatal encephalopathy.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02547.
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35. WIMMER JE JR
    Reconsidering transcutaneous bilirubinometry for management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: is it time for change?
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02532.
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36. KELLEHER J, Cooke D, Holzman JBW, Santisteban A, et al
    A quality improvement initiative to increase family engagement and reduce disparities in visitation via telehealth in a level III neonatal intensive care unit.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02527.
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37. HIBNER AM, Tong K, Liu L, Morales A, et al
    Multimodal approach to intraventricular hemorrhage using echocardiography, near-infrared spectroscopy, and electrical cardiometry in preterm infants.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02544.
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38. AL-SAMMAK FM, Euteneuer JC, Townley N, Johnson AO, et al
    Harnessing a neonatal encephalopathy registry for regional quality improvement efforts.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02533.
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39. YUI Y, Pazandak CC, Barbeau DY, Spencer M, et al
    Promoting bonding and secure attachment in the NICU to improve parent-infant mental health: recommendations for clinical practice.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02526.
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40. DONOHUE L, Lakshminrusimha S
    From on-call to on-site: the impact of 24-hour in-house neonatology on billing patterns and physician productivity.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02530.
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41. THOMAS AR, Geisser D, Kaza E, Allan C, et al
    Importance of clinical practice guidelines for specialized delivery room resuscitation of newborns with prenatally diagnosed critical congenital heart disease.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02552.
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42. AUGUST D, de Souza S, Boyar V, Curran A, et al
    Skin InteGrity in extreme preterms research NETwork (SIGNET) - improving skin care for the most immature infants.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02487.
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43. SINGHAL M, Feinstein K, Schreiber MD, Marks JD, et al
    The effect of postnatal steroids on lung ultrasound scores and extubation readiness in very low birth weight infants.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02525.
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44. CORDERO N, Petrova A, Halari A, Hegyi T, et al
    Transcutaneous bilirubin measurements in preterm infants: the impact of race, age, and phototherapy.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02558.
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    N Engl J Med

45. HAIDARA FC, Adubra L, Ashorn P
    Azithromycin for Infants in Mali to Reduce Mortality. Reply.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;394:204-205.
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46. CHEN F, Huang XF, Chu M
    Azithromycin for Infants in Mali to Reduce Mortality.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;394:204.
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47. PEI J, Chen X
    Azithromycin for Infants in Mali to Reduce Mortality.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;394:203-204.
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    Neonatology

48. STAHL A, Nakanishi H, Lepore D, Wu WC, et al
    Three-year Outcomes of Intravitreal Aflibercept versus Laser Therapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity.
    Neonatology. 2026 Jan 8:1-19. doi: 10.1159/000549717.
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49. XU F, Chen X, Gu X, Jiang S, et al
    Role of heritable and environmental contributions to the development of severe intraventricular hemorrhage in very preterm infants: Results from a multicenter twins cohort study.
    Neonatology. 2026 Jan 8:1-22. doi: 10.1159/000550354.
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    Obstet Gynecol

50. MORISSET C, Loge-Munerel F, Debavelaere V, Besson R, et al
    Multicenter Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence System for Automatic Recognition of Fetal Ultrasound Findings Suggestive of Congenital Malformations.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006164.
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    Pediatr Infect Dis J

51. QUAN V, Meiring S, Mashau R, Perovic O, et al
    Maternal-infant Characteristics of Preterm and Term Neonates With Bloodstream Infections in Lower-tier Hospitals in South Africa: A Cross-sectional Study.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000005127.
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52. MANTSIOU C, Ftergioti A, Boncuoglu E, Kiymet E, et al
    Real-world Use of Cefiderocol in Neonatal and Pediatric Populations: A Multicenter Case Series and Systematic Review.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000005134.
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    Pediatr Pulmonol

53. NAEHRLICH L
    Expanding Cystic Fibrosis Registries to the Rest of the World.
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026;61:e71445.
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54. KUMMERLI S, Elviro CF, Regamey N, Mornand A, et al
    Impact of Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor on Quality of Life in Children With Cystic Fibrosis.
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026;61:e71461.
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55. NIU H, McCallum GB, Chang AB, Khan K, et al
    Clinical Profile Identification of Indigenous Infants With Bronchiolitis Through Using Unsupervised Feature Extraction and Clustering.
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026;61:e71449.
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56. CELIK E, Uysal P
    The Persistent Respiratory Impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Bronchiolitis in Infants.
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026;61:e71456.
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    Pediatr Res

57. BENZOUID C, Bokov P, Coste P, Azonaha S, et al
    Hydrocortisone administration in preterm infants is not associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in childhood.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 9. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04732.
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58. CHALAK L, Hoge MK, Hu J, Thomas J, et al
    A collaborative "THRIVE Fetus to Five" neonatal brain program review.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 3. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04709.
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59. TANG T, Piers S, Gistelinck L, Daniels N, et al
    Heart rate variability, skin conductance, and gaze behavior during rest and during live eye contact in very prematurely born school-aged children.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04613.
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60. LIN PI, Setiawan D, Chen YC, Khairova R, et al
    Impact of prenatal antidepressant exposure on trajectories of childhood emotions and behaviors: evidence from a birth cohort.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04733.
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61. MARTINEZ A, Cikman G, Al Kalaf H, Wilson D, et al
    Whole-body hypothermia in late preterm and early term infants: a retrospective analysis from a neurocritical care unit.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04701.
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62. HUANG J, Shang W, Chen S, Li W, et al
    Pediatric congenital heart disease: inflammatory biomarkers mediate the association between preoperative ZlogNT-proBNP and postoperative prolonged ventilation.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04725.
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63. KIM SW, Siljehav V, Seppanen AV, Maier RF, et al
    Economic costs at age five for very preterm children with congenital anomalies: evidence from a European cohort.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04672.
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64. BALDAUF C, Rosas V, Zamiara P, Reynolds WT, et al
    Placental hypoplasia and vascular malperfusion are associated with reduced brain volumes in fetal congenital heart disease.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04698.
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65. GANO D, Boardman JP, Agarwal S, Venkatesan C, et al
    Neonatal neurocritical care considerations for prenatally identified neurological disorders.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04691.
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66. ELIS J, Klein L, Steiner M, Moser K, et al
    Impact of posthemorrhagic ventricular dilatation on cerebral oxygenation in preterm infants with intraventricular hemorrhage.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04738.
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67. SUN F, Tang D
    Effectiveness of music therapy intervention on parent-infant attachment and parental anxiety in premature infants care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04739.
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68. BADURA A, Dietz A, Zeman F, Klarner S, et al
    General movement based therapy to support neurodevelopment of preterm infants: a randomized clinical trial.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 9. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04734.
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    Pediatr Surg Int

69. CHUA ME, Lee SY, Tanaka S, Hearld KR, et al
    The impact of urologic transitional care program on change in transition readiness and healthcare resource utilization among adolescent patients with congenital urogenital conditions needing lifelong care.
    Pediatr Surg Int. 2026;42:62.
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    Pediatrics

70. LANGAT P, Sun Y, Quinn K, Law W, et al
    Late-Presenting Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Initially Diagnosed as a Splenule on CT Imaging.
    Pediatrics. 2026 Jan 9:e2025072739. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-072739.
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71. JAIN S, Harpster K, Merhar S, Kline-Fath B, et al
    MRI, General Movements, and Neurological Examination for Early Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis in Preterm Infants.
    Pediatrics. 2026 Jan 8:e2025071309. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-071309.
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72. SALTHOUSE AL, Tannis A, Rutkowski RE, Weinberg GA, et al
    Hospitalization Outcomes of Full-Term and Premature Children Aged Less Than 2 Years Hospitalized With RSV.
    Pediatrics. 2026 Jan 8:e2025072578. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-072578.
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    PLoS One

73. RYOO DY, Ladd N, Culp S, Harris S, et al
    Prevalence and risk factors for nephrolithiasis in adults with cystic fibrosis: A retrospective cohort study.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0340293.
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    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol

74. BENNETT S, Hornberger LK, Kaur A, Fruitman D, et al
    Impact of socioeconomic status and remoteness of residence on pregnancy outcome in major congenital heart disease: mediation analysis.
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Jan 3. doi: 10.1002/uog.70145.
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