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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 24/10/2026

Study from Sweden showed that HPV vaccinated women had a lower risk of preterm births, especially if vaccinated at school age. The relative risk reduction was small (aOR 0.95). But if true and given that HPV vaccination is offered to all in Sweden since ~20y […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026

Interesting to see this in @actapaed that the declining trend of cerebral palsy in Sweden, during 2000-2019, from just over 2‰ to now ~1.75‰. Small absolute numbers but still important. #nicuverse #NeoMastodon onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111…

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

Interesting #Cochrane review about minimizing blood sampling in preterm infants. Although there are many links in the chain from taking blood samples and morbidities (and conf by indication etcetc), results are indeed interesting, e.g. that placental sampling […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 13/07/2026

The #publichealth message from this paper about ”Vitamin K Prophylaxis in Newborns and Bleeding in Infancy” should be conveyed to all expecting parents. National data incl 2 million Swedish infants (≥35 weeks) showed that no vit-K prophylaxis was associated […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 25/06/2026

Great to see our project on Swedish use of probiotics in very preterm infants, presented in the Highest Ranked Abstract session at #ESPGHAN26 Manuscript is soon re-submitted to journal XYZ, hope to be able to share results soon :)

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 25/06/2026

Opening ceremony at #ESPGHAN26 , more than 110 countries represented here, as compared to 48 in the Football World Championship, as the conf president puts it.

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 09/06/2026

On a Dutch Road Show (Rotterdam -> Groningen -> Nijmegen -> Amsterdam -> Veldhoven) about ARA:DHA supplementation in extr preterm infants. Flat country! Really nice people and great discussions!

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026

Time indeed flies. I am cleaning up kept stuff before changing clinical job and found some OH films :) about infants becoming water intoxicated through excessive water drinking during labor. We later published this in @actapaed in 2002, so films dates 25y back […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 06/05/2026

A bit off-topic the #nicuverse - but the NASA photos from Artimes II on Unsplash is worth a few minutes of our lives! unsplash.com/collections/WbwC4ffeUN…

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 28/04/2026

Bringing value to patients beyond bedside: glad to see today's pile of deliveries going out from the Neobiomics’ office :)

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 13/04/2026

The Univ Hospital in Oslo is building a grand new NICU! Looking fw to visit it in the 2030s :)

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 09/04/2026

We have submitted an abstract to #CEPAS , hope to present some really nice results there :) To all in the #nicuverse - the abstract submission deadline is extended until 15 April, so still ample time to follow our example! www.cepas.org/abstracts

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 12/02/2026

The ”Latest Research” page on 99nicu.org is working really well, auto-feeding the latest peri-/neonatal publications on PubMed. With my new daily habit browsing that page, I feel more updated than ever :) 99nicu.org/latest-research #NeoMastodon

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 10/02/2026

We are introducing translation functionality on the 99nicu.org web site, through DeepL. Thanks @piatkat for adding this! The translations service works very well! It will extend the potential outreach and user base, potentially moving discussions beyond the English language. #NeoMastodon

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 15/01/2026

One of the old Twitter-pediatrician, Bryan Vartabedian, now posts on/a substack - here liminalmd.substack.com In one of his recent posts, I saw this illustration, with a message I think many of us can relate to.

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 12/01/2026

The large register-based probiotics study from the UK is now published. Probiotics was associated with reduced NEC-risk, however definition, in preterm infants <32 weeks, however stratification (< or ≥28w, and < or ≥1000g). Observational study of course, but […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 11/01/2026

Great to see that Prof Gautham Suresh takes over as chair of EBNEO! Lets hope Gautham and team starts to share #NeoEBM also in the #nicuverse ! The plan is also to register EBNEO as a nonprofit org in the US (and de-reg as a nonprofit org in Sweden), a good […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 16/12/2025

Results from TORPIDO is out, another great study managed from Au, and the country where the best study acronyms are coined :) Initial FiO2 of 30 or 60% did not impact death/brain outcomes at 36w’s in 23-28w infants. Large trial, 1600 randomized. What to do? I […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 06/12/2025

Excellent PhD defense yesterday by Dr Hanna Carr, with Prof Katrine Strandberg-Larsen from Copenhagen as opponent, a high-level epidemiology battle around how to dig into large datasets without getting lost. ”To all of us who have or will or long to add […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 24/10/2025

And, along those lines, next up in this #jENS2025 session is @DrVickyPayne in our @99nicu team, sharing a wonderful talk about developing neonatal nursing research capacity and capability. There is such a large unmet need of this, but the opportunities are few […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 24/10/2025

Refl to the #nicuverse from #jENS2025 and the talk by Rosemarie Boland about variations in the care of 22week infants - there is IMHO a sound shift in "acceptance" for care at this gest week. It goes without saying that outcomes depend on what/whether care is […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2025

Another step towards non-invasive respiratory support among extremely preterm infants: nasal HFOV was clearly better than nasal CPAP in reducing the need of intubation, absolute risks were 16 vs 28% the first 72 hours, and 21 vs 34% the first week of life […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2025

SmallDog<>BigDogAttitude regards to the #nicuverse from XXXI CONGRESSO NAZIONALE SOCIETÀ ITALIANA DI NEONATOLOGIA, in Montesilvano, am here under my Neobiomics hat. Big interest in IT around probiotics, and ARA:DHA supplementation too.

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2025

Among all the things in the #nicuverse toolbox :) "Where's that...? Here's the...!" #NeoMastodon

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2025

Interesting MRI study around cognitive impairment in preterm infants. Related (abnormal) brain development seems different in very and moderately preterm infants, respectively. Basic science but the background message is really that no size will fit all […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2025

Check this out - GLOBAL NEONATAL JOURNAL CLUB! 👶 Find all info, including how to register on the link below! 99nicu.org/forums/topic/2841-global… #nicuverse #NeoMastodon Och tack @olamedmac för tipset :)

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 29/07/2025

The World Breastfeeding Week starts 1 Aug, check out this Live Special Preemie Chat on Human Milk in the NICU, with expert talks by @aprendizdeprematuros and others. Find all info here […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 03/07/2025

Early severe neonatal morbidity is associated with increased mortality risk beyond childhood. New interesting findings from Swedish register data. #NeoMastodon jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediat…

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 15/05/2025

Am at the ESPGHAN conf in Helsinki, great program and lots of people from all corners of the world. Got a nice notebook from the Novonesis company telling "The future is unwritten. Make a note of it." True that. #NeoMastodon

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 07/04/2025

Browsing… and this paper popped up, investigating ”Research priorities for the most premature babies born <25 weeks’ gestation”, results in the screen shot. Crack on! #NeoMastodon fn.bmj.com/content/early/2025/03/25…

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 13/03/2025

Prague has a special place in my heart, after being an exchange student at a surgical dept in 1988 and the several visits to follow after the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Now, my engagement in neonatal nutrition will bring me back, really looking fw! #NeoMastodon

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 03/03/2025

Read this interesting paper ”Experiences of adults born extremely preterm” and found this interesting paragraph at the end, that they researchers used AI to refine the text. First time I have seen this declared openly, and I think (with broken non-native […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 08/02/2025

Some NICU poetry found on BlueSky, by the former SHO Warwick Anderson at the JRH NICU in Oxford. bsky.app/profile/wombatscholar.bsky…

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 29/01/2025

Interesting paper about plasma transfusions in preterm infants <32w, and the large variations in use in Europe! Liberal use in Sweden still… despite (per my gut feeling) more strict use nowadays. During my fellowship, we called FFP ”Vitamin P” because all got […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 11/01/2025

Our NICU is packing up the holiday season. See you Stars and Electric Candles end of 2025!

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 04/12/2024

Unusual and lovely post from LinkedIn! (Screen shot only)

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 04/12/2024

There are new resusc guidelines, out since a few weeks! Lots of authors... and the PDF is 100 pages... has anyone already read this and could share a short version :) ? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39540293 #NeoMastodon #nicuverse

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 08/11/2024

Been in Lund today (City of Rocket Science!) for the PhD-halftime-committee for Dr Maria Wilander. Her main supervisor is@olamedmac , so… solid research about cord-clamping! First paper: bilirubin levels in relation to cord clamping time ( […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2024

Looked forward to travelling to Vienna and #EAPS2024 a lot, to present our latest moderaty preterm project and hang in the Neobiomics booth. But Covid got me this week, well illustrated by my phone step counter… Of course, nothing serious etc but fever and […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2024

Am in Tartu, will lecture at their Perinatal Meeting tomorrow. Have spent the afternoon walking through this fascinating town. Tartu (and 🇪🇪 of course) has some heavy historical experiences, eg the KGB prison museum. Taking in today’s spirit here is good […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2024

Glad to see the new Mastodon version of giving suggestions on people to start following. Hopefully this will help people across the somewhat steeper learning curve here. And make #NeoMastodon and #NeoEBM populate the #nicuverse :)

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Stefan Johansson, MD PhD @stefanjohansson.nicuverse.org.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2024

Some more interesting 22-week-data from the Vermont Oxford Network (US NICUs). I think the Figure attached summarizes the data well […] [Original post on nicuverse.org]

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