Two New Pediatrics Stories
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I have two new articles published at Pediatrics Nationwide:
A multicenter analysis of nearly 50 pediatric hospitals showed that newborns are commonly treated with nephrotoxic medications and, troublingly, the prevalence of acute kidney injury is higher in newborns treated with these drugs. The authors say the findings demonstrate the need for initiatives to reduce nephrotoxic medication exposure in very young infants. Read the story here: Nephrotoxic Medications in the NICU.
With advances in chemotherapy and radiation, more children are surviving cancer and entering adulthood. However, a potential consequence of such treatments is fertility impairment. The fertility program at Nationwide Children’s was established in 2015. In 2018, Nationwide Children’s hired a full-time fertility navigator, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with a background in oncology and training in oncofertility. Read the story here: Fertility Navigators Support Important Consultations in Pediatric Settings.