Monthly Archives: June 2013

‘Why were they in such a hurry to see her die?’

Posted on 7 June 2013 by Keith Barrington

That quotation is the title of a touching and thought provoking article just published (Berg SF, Paulsen OG, Carter BS. Why Were They in Such a Hurry to See Her Die? American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 2013;30(4):406-8.) It … Continue reading →

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Well SUPPORTed

Posted on 6 June 2013 by Keith Barrington

I think the NIH just stole one of my titles, which was so innovative and unexpected, that I don’t believe they just had the same idea, they must read this blog. A new perspective article in the PNEJM, from, among … Continue reading →

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Back Home

Posted on 4 June 2013 by Keith Barrington

Back from Helsinki. The meeting was excellent, with a very high quality faculty, even though I diluted that down a little. I have put my presentation on this website, under ‘presentations from our group’ (link here). I presented on my … Continue reading →

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Probiotic Fungi too?

Posted on 4 June 2013 by Keith Barrington

It seems that probiotic fungi, specifically Saccharomyces boulardii probably don’t prevent NEC. There is one previous study Costalos et al which showed no difference in NEC, but some benefits on secondary outcomes (it was very underpowered for NEC, 87 babies … Continue reading →

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Chlorhexidine absorption through the skin

Posted on 2 June 2013 by Keith Barrington

Chapman AK, Aucott SW, Gilmore MM, Advani S, Clarke W, Milstone AM: Absorption and tolerability of aqueous chlorhexidine gluconate used for skin antisepsis prior to catheter insertion in preterm neonates. J Perinatol 2013. This group from Hopkins measured chlorhexidine serum … Continue reading →

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Does hydrocortisone affect brain development in the preterm? Finally the answer… maybe not, or maybe

Posted on 2 June 2013 by Keith Barrington

There are some observational studies that suggest that maybe hydrocortisone in relatively short courses, and moderate doses, may not have much effect on brain development, or at least on brain structure and volumes. A new study from 2 groups in … Continue reading →

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Did you ever ever in your life think that one day you might SEE a molecule?

Posted on 2 June 2013 by Keith Barrington

I never ever thought that might be possible, but remarkably enough: if you look here, you can see before and after images of molecular transformations:  http://newscenter.lbl.gov/news-releases/2013/05/30/atom-by-atom/ Aldous Huxley took the title of his novel ‘Brave New World’ from the following … Continue reading →

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Apneas are alarming

Posted on 1 June 2013 by Keith Barrington

Two peripherally related articles: Elder DE, Campbell AJ, Galletly D: Current definitions for neonatal apnoea: Are they evidence based? Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 2013. A review of the different available definitions for apnea, and the lack of an … Continue reading →

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