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David M. Goldfarb
Pediatrics
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Open AccessChallenges and recommendations to improve implementation of phototherapy among neonates in Malawian hospitals
Severe neonatal jaundice can result in long term morbidities and mortality when left untreated. Phototherapy is the main-stay intervention for treating moderate jaundice and for prevention of the development o...
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Open Access“It brought hope and peace in my heart:” Caregivers perceptions on kangaroo mother care services in Malawi
Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is an effective intervention for preterm and low birth weight infants. Effective implementation of KMC relies on a multidisciplinary team centering on the newborn’s caregiver, who de...
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Open AccessHealth workers’ views on factors affecting caregiver engagement with bubble CPAP
Severe respiratory distress is a leading cause of mortality among neonates in Malawi. Despite evidence on the safety, cost effectiveness and efficacy of bubble continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in man...
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Open AccessThe prevalence and clinical characteristics of pertussis-associated pneumonia among infants in Botswana
There are scant data on the prevalence and clinical course of pertussis disease among infants with pneumonia in low- and middle-income countries. While pertussis vaccination coverage is high (≥90%) among infan...
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Open AccessSevere late-onset multisystem cytomegalovirus infection in a premature neonate previously treated for congenital infection
Cytomegalovirus is the most common pathogen causing congenital infection and can result in significant neurodevelopmental adverse outcomes. For this reason, it is the standard of care in many regions to treat ...
