Enteral nutrition remains one of the most debated aspects of neonatal care. Despite decades of research, significant variability persists across NICUs in how to optimize nutrition to improve survival and long-term outcomes. authors.elsevier.com/a/1myBJXCbbV... #Neonatology #ClinicalResearch
Mar Romero-Lopez MD, PhD
@marromero-lopez.bsky.social
Neonatologist and researcher at UThealthHouston Proud mom
🎉 The ViDES study is complete - the largest vitamin D trial in extremely preterm infants! 180 babies, 3 years, amazing team effort. We are grateful to all families and staff who made this research possible! #NeonatalResearch #NICU #VitaminD
Yesterday, we honored the power of research in advancing neonatal care. Clinical trials help ensure that our babies have brighter, healthier futures. 💙 Thank you to the families and babies who make this progress possible.
🚨 New Review Out! 🚨 Our latest paper in JPEN explores whether current parenteral nutrition guidelines truly meet the needs of the smallest patients: infants <750g or <25 weeks’ gestation. 🧠 Unique physiology ⚖️ Knowledge gaps 🧪 Call for targeted research 📄 Read here: doi.org/10.1002/jpen...
Dear NICU-professionals out in the clear blue sky! 🦋 We have been trying to summon a starter pack with users in the field of neonatology. Please let us know if we have missed someone, or if you want to join the list! ⬅️ go.bsky.app/JzLem6W
Thrilled to announce our recent publication in @SpringerNature @JPerinatology! Our results highlight the variation in enteral feeding practices in the US and the need for clinical trials to establish evidence-based practices. rdcu.be/d2TAz
🎉 Milestone achieved! We've enrolled 150 patients in the ViDES (Vitamin D Extra Supplementation) study - just 30 more to reach our target! Thank you to all our participants and the NICU team for making it possible.