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Neonatology

Free Subscription 26.01.2026 5 Acta Paediatr 1 Am J Obstet Gynecol 1 Am J Perinatol 9 BMC Pediatr 2 BMJ 1 Childs Nerv Syst 9 Eur J Pediatr 1 J Neurosurg Pediatr 2 J Paediatr Child Health 8 J Pediatr 2 J Pediatr Surg 1 J Perinat Med 3 J Perinatol 3 Neonatology 2 Obstet Gynecol 2 Pediatr Infect Dis J 2 Pediatr Pulmonol 7 Pediatr Res 3 Pediatrics 1 Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A

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Acta Paediatr

1. TOURATON A, Lejeune F, Audeoud FB, Debillon T, et al
   The Emergence of Self-Awareness in Preterm Infants: Insights From the Rooting Reflex.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1111/apa.70453.
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2. BLOMQVIST YT, Lund AM, Ahlsson F, Ericson J, et al
   Human Milk Practices in Swedish Neonatal Units: Results From a Nationwide Survey.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1111/apa.70448.
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3. HURME E, Sankilampi U, Hintikka L, Kuitunen I, et al
   Kangaroo Mother Care Is Beneficial for Both Infants and Parents: An Umbrella Review.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1111/apa.70451.
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4. WINJE BA, Follstad K, Ueland I, Hulgaard-Bruvold SZ, et al
   Post-Exposure Hepatitis B-Treatment in Newborns: A Qualitative Study on Interprofessional Practices in Norway.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1111/apa.70455.
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5. WULFF ML, Christiansen EK, Hansen BM, Greisen G, et al
   Systematic Review Found No Association Between Brain Structure and Fluid Intelligence in Individuals Born Very Preterm.
   Acta Paediatr. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1111/apa.70446.
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   Am J Obstet Gynecol

6. CHEUNG KW, Au TS, Chao TYP, Seto MTY, et al
   Predictive Value of Cervical Length Measured After 24 Weeks for Spontaneous Preterm Birth: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
   Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Jan 16:S0002-9378(26)00015.
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   Am J Perinatol

7. BIGEJ RD, Ondusko DS, Oran A, Ward L, et al
   The Relationship between Social Vulnerability Index, Area Deprivation Index, and Child Opportunity Index, and Treatment Course Characteristics in Infants with Surgically Intervenable Congenital Anomalies.
   Am J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1055/a-2779-7215.
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   BMC Pediatr

8. ZHU D, Zhou Q, Yu B, Chen C, et al
   The influence of early intravenous immunoglobulin administration on the prognosis of severe hemolytic disorders in neonates.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06508.
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9. SAMUEL PC, Badduri VBR, George J, Lewis LE, et al
   Prognostic value of modified KDIGO staging for acute kidney injury in neonates: a prospective observational study in a level IIIB NICU.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06457.
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10. ZHU H, Dai K, Zhang Y, Hu P, et al
    Analysis of factors affecting postoperative feeding intolerance in neonates following intestinal surgery.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06491.
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11. ELHASSAN S, Abdalgader A, Gharib A, Mourad HA, et al
    Neonatal thyrotoxicosis secondary to maternal graves' disease: a case report.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06527.
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12. WANG H, Tan Y
    Combination of aztreonam, colistin and tigecycline in the treatment of neonatal carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae infection: a case report.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06511.
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13. VAFADAR M, Saeedi V, Zarei E, Kamalzadeh L, et al
    Novel homozygous variant in ACSL5 gene causing Congenital Diarrhea and Enteropathy (CODE) with sustained therapeutic success: a case report.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06509.
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14. DAI K, Yang X, Huang M, Peng X, et al
    Group-based trajectory modelling and interpretable machine learning to identify factors associated with neurodevelopmental trajectories in preterm infants.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06476.
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15. AYDIN AI, Naz R
    Can large language models provide quality, reliable and readable information about sudden infant death syndrome?
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06486.
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16. ZHAO B, Ren H, Liu W, Cui R, et al
    Membranous esophageal atresia without tracheoesophageal fistula in a neonate: a rare case report and literature review.
    BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06541.
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    BMJ

17. FEINMANN J
    5 minutes of daily exercise could cut premature deaths by 10%, study says.
    BMJ. 2026;392:s110.
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18. WISE J
    Home births: NHS trusts told to review services urgently after deaths.
    BMJ. 2026;392:s137.
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    Childs Nerv Syst

19. CONCHERI S, D'amico A, Causin F, Soldati L, et al
    Innovative multimodal management in an aneurysmal bone cyst of the temporal bone: our experience in a 3-month-old infant and literature review.
    Childs Nerv Syst. 2026;42:39.
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    Eur J Pediatr

20. TIAN J, Feng H, Wang D, Li X, et al
    Associations of growth trajectories from birth to two years of age with adolescent blood pressure: the mediating role of current BMI in the follow-up of an antenatal micronutrient supplementation trial.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:87.
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21. CINARLI S, Yurtseven A, Turan C, Azarsiz E, et al
    A comparative evaluation of salivary and serum procalcitonin to identify infants with serious bacterial infections.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:92.
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22. YU S, Xiao T, Li B, Zhang Q, et al
    Hemodynamic changes in neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy requiring therapeutic hypothermia.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:93.
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23. GAO J, Feng Y, Lin K, Wang L, et al
    Gastrointestinal endoscopic evaluation and management in neonates: a 10-Year clinical experience.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:99.
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24. LANDI M, Araneo C, Masutti M, Coradeschi C, et al
    Two-operator real-time ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture in neonates: a case series.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:98.
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25. FLOREZ-RODRIGUEZ C, Rubio-Duarte AF, Basto-Duarte MC, Colmenares-Mejia CC, et al
    Perioperative use of levosimendan in complex congenital heart disease management.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:100.
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26. SINGH P, Prakash S, Verma A, Thukral A, et al
    Visual assessment of bilirubin and transcutaneous bilirubinometry in detecting rebound hyperbilirubinemia requiring phototherapy re-initiation in neonates: a prospective diagnostic accuracy study.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:91.
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27. EKELMANS ACCB, de Ridder R, Terheggen SWJ, Otten MH, et al
    Risk for pediatric intensive care utilization in children born before 30 weeks of gestation: a single-center study.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:90.
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28. SAVOIA M, Bertolo S, McNamara PJ
    Utilization of integrated lung ultrasound and targeted neonatal echocardiography in preterm infant follow-up: is it feasible? Assessing value and practical challenges.
    Eur J Pediatr. 2026;185:97.
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    J Neurosurg Pediatr

29. NISTAL D, Buckley R, Boop S, Goldstein HE, et al
    Hemispherectomy in infants: an institutional experience with 21 patients.
    J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2026 Jan 2:1-7. doi: 10.3171/2025.9.PEDS25241.
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    J Paediatr Child Health

30. GUNARATNA GPS, Harrison ML, Dickson BFR, Sathanandaraja R, et al
    Antimicrobial Resistance and Infant Mortality in Sri Lanka: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
    J Paediatr Child Health. 2026 Jan 22. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70269.
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31. BARRANTES EV, Medina LZ, Arredondo-Nontol M, Gomez CM, et al
    Hyperpigmentation in an Infant due to Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Case Report.
    J Paediatr Child Health. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70294.
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    J Pediatr

32. MALONE JR, Foglia EE, Carter BS, Srinivas S, et al
    Exception from Informed Consent in Neonatal Research.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Jan 16:114999. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114999.
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33. DAS S, Bloomfield FH, Alexander T, Jiang Y, et al
    Feeding Infants Born Moderate-to-Late Preterm: 2-Year Follow-Up of the DIAMOND Randomized Trial.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Jan 16:114989. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114989.
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34. RAVINDRA VM, Kestle JRW, Jensen H, Kulkarni AV, et al
    Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Shunt Survival in Premature Infants with Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus: A Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network Study.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Jan 16:114985. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114985.
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35. DJORDJEVICH CJ, Magers J, Cantey JB, Prusakov P, et al
    Duration of Antibiotic Therapy for Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Jan 17:114993. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114993.
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36. LAPTOOK AR, Czynski A, Chahine R, Greenberg RG, et al
    Accelerated Weaning of Opioids to Reduce Pharmacologic Exposure for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Jan 17:114992. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114992.
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37. FLAHERMAN VJ, Reeder HT, Martin-Herz SP, Gallagher R, et al
    Intrauterine SARS-CoV-2 Exposure and Infant Neurodevelopment through 18 Months of Age: Findings from the RECOVER Pregnancy Study.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Jan 19:114997. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114997.
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38. EVERS PD, Menezes AF, Scottoline B, McEvoy CT, et al
    Impact of Non-Hemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus on Pulmonary Function in Premature Neonates.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Jan 19:115000. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115000.
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39. LAPILLONNE A, Mellul K, Kermorvant-Duchemin E
    Echocardiography Has Become a Central Tool in Modern Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
    J Pediatr. 2026 Jan 21:115008. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115008.
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    J Pediatr Surg

40. STOECKEL A, Soule-Albridge E, Feldman HA, Madenci A, et al
    Adherence to a restrictive platelet transfusion guideline in a neonatal surgical population.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2026 Jan 17:162933. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.162933.
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41. BORDELON RC, Holden KI, Miller CC 3rd, Ebanks AH, et al
    Growth Failure and Early Recurrence in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: An International Cohort Study.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2026 Jan 16:162931. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.162931.
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    J Perinat Med

42. PALO S, Mangla M, Mishra M, Kanikaram PK, et al
    Diagnostic yield of post-mortem magnetic resonance imaging for cardiac anomalies in fetal and perinatal deaths: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Perinat Med. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2025-0528.
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    J Perinatol

43. KALUARACHCHI DC, Katheria A, Peebles PJ, Guthrie SO, et al
    Prophylactic surfactant therapy in the era of less invasive surfactant delivery.
    J Perinatol. 2026;46:1-5.
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44. BURRIS JR, Germain BF, Chess PR, Powers EA, et al
    Less invasive surfactant administration in the delivery room: A quality improvement initiative.
    J Perinatol. 2026;46:102-107.
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45. CLYMAN RI, Hills NK
    A FAR-Out approach for evaluating the impact of clinical practice changes on severe intracranial hemorrhage in preterm infants.
    J Perinatol. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02536.
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    Neonatology

46. HWANG JK, Jung D, Park HK, Kim D, et al
    Prediction of Retinopathy of Prematurity and Treatment in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Using Machine Learning on Nationwide Non-Imaging Clinical Data.
    Neonatology. 2026 Jan 19:1-18. doi: 10.1159/000550513.
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47. SHAH PS, Luu TM, Beltempo M, Zwicker JG, et al
    Patterns of Neonatal and Neurodevelopmental Co-morbidities in Neonates of <29 weeks' Gestation.
    Neonatology. 2026 Jan 22:1-16. doi: 10.1159/000550616.
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48. MACKAY CA, Nathan EA, Shrestha D, Strunk T, et al
    Identifying infants <32 weeks' gestation at low risk of early-onset sepsis: A 10-year retrospective study from Western Australia.
    Neonatology. 2026 Jan 22:1-14. doi: 10.1159/000550519.
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    Obstet Gynecol

49. LINDLEY SM, Glazer KB, Janevic T, Passarella M, et al
    Understanding Postpartum Hospital Use Among Birthing People With Medicaid Insurance.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Jan 22. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006170.
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50. GYAMFI-BANNERMAN C, Clifton RG, Wise RA, Tita ATN, et al
    Childhood Pulmonary Outcomes After Late Preterm Antenatal Corticosteroids.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Jan 22. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006162.
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    Pediatr Infect Dis J

51. SILVA LM, Pasa Morgan MA, Azevedo MLR, Silva PHO, et al
    Challenges and Solutions in Managing Umbilical Myiasis With Sepsis in a Newborn.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000005152.
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52. SAMPAIO MG, Abitbol BKGA, Hofer CB
    Congenital Syphilis: The Cascade of Care in Different Case Scenarios, in a Population of High Social Vulnerability in Brazil.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000005141.
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    Pediatr Pulmonol

53. ZAVERI AK, Yoho B, Blasiole B, Forno E, et al
    Impact of Anesthesia Strategy on Infant Pulmonary Function Test Quality and Duration.
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026;61:e71477.
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54. GEORGIOPOULOS AM, Smith BA, Aliaj E, Riva D, et al
    Stakeholder Priorities for Cystic Fibrosis Mental Health Research: A Community and Provider Survey.
    Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026;61:e71472.
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    Pediatr Res

55. SOUL JS, Wang S, Sharpe C, Pilon B, et al
    Updated recommendations for the design of therapeutic trials for neonatal seizures.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04735.
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56. BALFOUR-LYNN RE, Dhawan A
    SULT2B1 promotes cholangiocyte epithelial-mesenchymal transition in biliary atresia: one baby step or a giant leap in the pathogenesis of biliary atresia?
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04688.
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57. BRUMBAUGH JE, McDonald SA, Robinson DT, Gentle SJ, et al
    Growth at 2 years in children born preterm: donor milk versus preterm formula.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04729.
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58. JIANG PP, Huang HY, Zhao L, He Z, et al
    Bovine colostrum as a human milk fortifier for very preterm infants with slow feeding advancement: a randomized controlled trial.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04768.
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59. MC NAMARA M, Budini K, Norfolk E, Novak I, et al
    Assessing infant motor development from afar: reflections on remote assessment of infant motor development.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04767.
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60. OUYANG Q, Bei F, Yan C, Weng B, et al
    Hemodynamically significant PDA impacts adverse outcomes in infants with BPD: a multicenter study.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 17. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04772.
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61. SCHUBERT F, Heyer J, Lunemann M, Arens J, et al
    A-Maze-Ox: a novel gas-exchange-area-adjustable oxygenator for extremely preterm infants-design and proof of concept.
    Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 17. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04740.
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    Pediatrics

62. SHELLHAAS RA, Hassan F, Mason TA, Anadkat J, et al
    Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Newborns After Myelomeningocele Repair.
    Pediatrics. 2026 Jan 23:e2025073458. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-073458.
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63. FARRAR DS, Knowles RL, Nunez C, Baynam G, et al
    Etiology of Severe Microcephaly in Infants: A Multinational Surveillance Study.
    Pediatrics. 2026 Jan 21:e2025072700. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-072700.
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64. VACHON S, Lewis H, Hooker K, Gillis R, et al
    Reducing Opiate and Benzodiazepine Exposure in Preterm Infants on High-Frequency Jet Ventilation.
    Pediatrics. 2026 Jan 21:e2024068114. doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-068114.
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    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A

65. RODRAT M, Charlick JN, Sheppard DN
    Chronic and acute modulator treatment restore wild-type-like activity and stability to the primary cystic fibrosis-causing CFTR variant.
    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026;123:e2523950123.
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