#263 - 🟢 [HOT TOPICS 2024] - Long-Term Follow-Up and Caffeine Therapy with Dr. Barbara Schmidt

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. Barbara Schmidt, a renowned figure in neonatology, to discuss her perspective on follow-up research and the evolving methodologies in clinical trials. Dr. Schmidt emphasizes the necessity of long-term follow-up in neonatal research and the challenges posed by adaptive trial designs. She also previews her upcoming talk on the expanding role of neonatal caffeine therapy, including its potential benefits beyond apnea of prematurity. This thought-provoking conversation highlights the importance of evidence-based practice and the future of neonatal research.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: [email protected]. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!