Class 1. Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn

Trends, Burden, and Inequality in Neonatal Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Global Estimates From 1990 to 2021

Xinbao Wang, Zhe Tang, Ziwei WangBeijing Friendship Hospital and Capital Medical University.China Pediatric PulmonologyPediatr Pulmonol 2025; 60: DOI: 10.1002/ppul.71277 AbstractBackground: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but life-threatening disorder in neonates, characterized by increased pulmonary vascular resistance and right heart failure. Despite advances in neonatal intensive care, the global burden of neonatal PAH remains poorly defined,

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Nebulized nitroglycerin as an adjuvant drug in management of persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborns: a randomized controlled trial

Marwa Mohammed Farag, Hesham Abd El‑Rahim Ghazal, Aly Mohamed Abdel‑Mohsen, Moataz Ahmed RezkAlexandria University Hospital, Alexandria. Egypt European Journal of PediatricsEur J Pediatr 2025; 184: DOI: 10.1007/s00431-025-06381-5 AbstractThe objective was to evaluate the effect of nebulized nitroglycerin (NNG) in neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). The study focused on assessing changes in echocardiographic and clinical parameters

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Risk Factors and Predictors of Mechanical Ventilation in Neonates With Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: A Retrospective Study at King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Abdulaziz A. Bedaiwi, Muhanned Amawi, Wegdan MawlanaKing Salman Armed Forces Hospital.Saudi Arabia CureusCureus 2025; 17: DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88486 AbstractBackground: Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a critical neonatal condition predominantly associated with term and post-term pregnancies, characterized by the aspiration of meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) leading to severe respiratory distress. Despite advances in obstetric and neonatal care, MAS

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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Among Infants Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Rashida Javed, Tim J. Van Hasselt, Narasimha Rao, Harsha GowdaNorthampton General Hospital. University of Leicester. Madinat Zayed Hospital. University Hospitals Birmingham.United Kingdom and United Arab Emiretes Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature ManagementTher Hypothermia Temp Manag 2025; DOI: 10.1177/21537658251370950 AbstractTo perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the association between persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) and receipt of

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Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes for Neonates with Respiratory Failure Referred for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator (ECMO) Support

Pooja Musuku, Keith Meyer, Felipe E. Pedroso, Fuad Alkhoury, Balagangadhar R. TotapallyNicklaus Children’s Hospital. Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and Florida International University.United States ChildrenChildren 2025; 12: DOI: 10.3390/children12070925 AbstractObjective: The aim of this study was to describe the presenting characteristics and outcomes of neonates with respiratory failure referred for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, compare

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Giant Omphalocele: Systematic Review of Pulmonary Complications and Implications for Neonatal Care

Joana Peixoto, Joana Neto, Susana Pissarra, Inês Azevedo, Henrique Soares, Gustavo RochaUniversidade do Porto. Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João. Portugal European Journal of Pediatric SurgeryEur J Pediatr Surg 2025; DOI: 10.1055/a-2649-0781 AbstractThe primary objectives were to know the prevalences of pulmonary hypoplasia (PH), persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), and mortality in newborn infants

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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes from a Matched Case-Control Study

Anucha Thatrimontrichai, Pattima Pakhathirathien, Manapat Praditaukrit, Gunlawadee Maneenil, Supaporn Dissaneevate, Ploypailin Jantarawongpisal, Jenjira SaechanPrince of Songkla University.Thailand Journal of Clinical MedicineJ Clin Med 2025; 14: DOI: 10.3390/jcm14134759 AbstractBackground/Objectives: To identify the risk factors and clinical outcomes of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants in a resource-limited setting. Methods: We

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Mortality Risk Factors and Survival Outcomes in Infants with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn

Kokaew Chuaikaew, Gunlawadee Maneenil, Anucha Thatrimontrichai, Supaporn Dissaneevate, Manapat PraditaukritPrince of Songkla University.Thailand Journal of Clinical MedicineJ Clin Med 2025; 14: DOI: 10.3390/jcm14134502 AbstractBackground/Objectives: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is characterized by increased pulmonary vascular resistance, resulting in severe hypoxemia. This study determined the factors associated with increased risk of mortality and survival rate

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Comparison of the oxygenation index and the oxygen saturation index as clinical indicators for neonatal ECMO

John Slaughter, Jeremy Sites, Hubert Ballard, John Bauer, Aric Schadler, Nicholas SeverynUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine. United States Frontiers in PediatricsFront Pediatr 2025; 13: DOI: 10.3389/fped.2025.1586985 AbstractIntroduction: Neonatal hypoxic respiratory failure is commonly assessed with the oxygenation index (OI) to determine severity and guide ECMO initiation. Calculation of the OI requires arterial blood sampling which can

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Transcription factor EB improves hypoxic pulmonary hypertension in fetal rats by suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome activation via induction of mitophagy

Chaohong Chen, Zaoye Xie, DangAo, Yinhui Chen, Ling Liu, Chengyan LiAffiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University. China Scientific ReportsSci Rep 2025; 15: DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-07068-5 AbstractPersistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) represents a life-threatening cardiopulmonary condition characterized by hypoxia-driven pulmonary vascular remodeling. While transcription factor EB (TFEB), a master regulator of cellular adaptation to hypoxia, has

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