Sharing Knowledge, Driving Progress: Our Publications

Apgar Score Plus Umbilical Artery pH and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Feb 2;9(2):e2557913. Ehrhardt H. et al; EPICE/SHIPS Research Group. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.57913.

A clinical practice guide to transform care and save newborn lives with kangaroo mother care. Lancet. 2025 Nov 14:S0140-6736(25)02173-7. Gupta S, Darmstadt GL, Kirkwood B, Ashorn P, Adejuyigbe E, Bergman N, Charpak N, Chellani H, Embleton N, Franklin E, Mader S, Mazumder S. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)02173-7.

Paracetamol Concentrations and Time-Course of Ductus Arteriosus Diameter in Extremely Preterm Neonates: A Population Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Analysis. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2025;64(11):1681-1691. Padavia F, Treluyer JM, Cambonie G, Flamant C, Rideau A, Tauzin M, Patkai J, Gascoin G, Lumia M, Aikio O, Foissac F, Urien S, Benaboud S, Lui G, Froelicher Bournaud L, Zheng Y, Kemper R, Tortigue M, Baruteau AE, Kallio J, Hallman M, Diallo A, Levoyer L, Roze JC, Bouazza N.doi:10.1007/s40262-025-01567-4

First 1000 Days Strategies to Prevent Childhood Obesity: A Narrative Review and Recommendations From the EndObesity Consortium. Pediatr Obes. 2025 Oct 17:e70060. Schipper MC, Manshanden A, Philippe K, Ferré N, Luque V, Lecorguillé M, Aubert AM, Guerlich K, Le Gal C, Feher S, Parada-Ricart E, Escribano J, Grote V, Koletzko B, Primavesi-Poggio T, Reiss K, Seidell JC, Lioret S, Phillips CM, Heude B, Gaillard R. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.70060.

Mapping the global implementation of parent-focused infant-centred and family-centred developmental care (IFCDC) principles: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open. 2025 Oct 29;15(10):e102771. Düzenli A, Kemper R, Grüger J, Hoffmann J, Hummler H, Mader S, Tischer C. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-102771.

Enhancing neonatal vascular access: proposing a patient-centered framework based on 7-Rights. Van Rens MFPT, Hugill K, van der Lee R, Piersigilli F, Schwaberger B, Mader S, van den Hoogen A. Pediatr Res. 2025 Oct 22. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-025-04521-z.

Neugeborenen-Transport (Leitlinienklasse S2k, AWMF-Leitlinien-Register Nr. 024/003). Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol. 2025 Oct;229(5):321-330. Pichler G, Klemme M, Schroth M, Trotter A, Abele H, Mader S. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2678-2713.

Experience and lessons learned relating to investigational product supply in the design and delivery of a paediatric investigator-initiated clinical trial. Contemp Clin Trials Commun. 2025 Jun 30;46:101517. Wan M, Turner MA, Cambonie G, Kemper R, Bouafia N, Levoyer L, Diallo A, Hallman M, Rozé JC. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2025.101517.

Artificial Placenta and Artificial Womb Technologies for Lung and Kidney Failure: A Holistic Perspective. ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs: 1992). 2025 71(7), 519–527. van Galen DJM, Martins Costa A, Siche-Pantel F, Kemper R, Rochow N, Brandani M, Halfwerk FR, Arens J, ArtPlac Research Consortium. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000002443

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy (HDP): Diagnostics and Therapy. Guideline of the DGGG, OEGGG and SGGG (S2k-Level, AWMF Registry No. 015/018, June 2024). Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. 2025 Jun 2;85(8):810-850. Pecks U, Baumann M, Binder J, Contini C, Dathan-Stumpf A, Dechend R, Enna-Kirchmair B, Fischer T, Girard T, Greve S, Groten T, Hartung A, Kehl S, Koch M, Köbke A, Kranke P, Lapaire O, Mader S, Rump LC, Sperling A, Stepan H, Stracke S, Verlohren S, von Versen-Höynck F, Winkler K, Zemlin M, Schlembach D. doi.org;

Born Too Soon: Every story counts: lessons in ethical, inclusive storytelling from born too soon. Reprod Health. 2025 Jun 23;22(Suppl 2):107. Kinney MV, Reid A, Juma M, Gruending A, Bolaji O, Mollel D, Suguitani D, Mader S, Walker K, Temmerman M, Lawn J. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02068-0.

Perspectives on Implementing European Newborn Health Standards: Insights From Parent Representatives and Healthcare Professionals. Acta Paediatr. 2025 Sep;114(9):2382-2390. Geiger I, Kostenzer J, Matthäus V, Bösl S, Mader S, Krause V, Hummler H, Zimmermann LJI; ESCNH Chair Committee. doi.org;

A Core Outcome Set for Maternal and Neonatal Health Research and Surveillance of Emerging and Ongoing Epidemic Threats (MNH-EPI-COS): A Modified Delphi-Based International Expert Consensus. eClinicalMedicine 2025. Pingray V, Klein K, Alonso JP, Belizán M, Babinska M, Alger J, Barsosio HC, Blackburn K, Bolaji O, Carson C, Castiglioni S, De Luca D, Dhaded S, Engmann C, Escobar MF, Escuriet R, Kara E, Kim CR, Knight M, Lamprianou S, Lota MM, Mader S, Madrid L, Marcone AL, Mazzoni A, Montenegro M, Mukisa-Bisoborwa R, Munoz FM, Okomo U, Okong P, Ortega V, Salva FA, Schwartz DA, Sudjaritruk T, Yates L, Younus M, Zafar N, Oladapo OT, Berrueta M, Bonet M. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.103025

Study protocol for the development and pilot-testing of a Self-assessment tool for the implementation of the European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (ESCNH). BMJ Paediatrics Open 2025;9:e003008. Hoffmann J, Lehmann S, Ancora G, Hummler H, Lack N, Schlembach D, Schouten E, Simonelli I, Blomqvist YT, Vavouraki E, Webbe J, Zimmermann LJI, Mader S, Geiger I. https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e003008

TREOCAPA: prophylactic treatment of the ductus arteriosus in preterm infants by acetaminophen-statistical analysis plan for the randomized phase III group sequential trial. Trials. 2025 Feb 13;26(1):52. Ursino M, Alberti C, Cambonie G, Kemp R, Vanhecke A, Levoyer L, Diallo A, Hallman M, Rozé J C, TREOCAPA study group. doi:10.1186/s13063-025-08751-8

Identifying outcomes and outcome measures in neonatal family-centered care trials: a systematic review. Pediatr Res. 2025 Jan;97(1):56-66. Kocakabak C, van den Hoogen A, Rothfus M, Campbell-Yeo M, Kostenzer J, Axelin A, Schofield P, Latour JM. doi: 10.1038/s41390-024-03293-2. 

Population Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Paracetamol and Its Metabolites in Extreme Preterm Neonates in the Context of Patent Ductus Arteriosus Treatment. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2024 Dec;63(12):1689-1700. Padavia F, Treluyer JM, Cambonie G, Flamant C, Rideau A, Tauzin M, Patkai J, Gascoin G, Lumia M, Aikio O, Foissac F, Urien S, Benaboud S, Lui G, Froelicher Bournaud L, Zheng Y, Kemper R, Tortigue M, Baruteau AE, Kallio J, Hallman M, Diallo A, Levoyer L, Roze JC, Bouazza N. doi: 10.1007/s40262-024-01439-3.

Meeting the need for effective and standardized neonatology training: a pan-European Master's Curriculum. Pediatr Res. 2024 Oct;96(5):1195-1200. Santoro D, Zibulsky DA, Roehr CC, Langhammer F, Vento M, Szczapa T, Fauchère JC, Dimitriou G, Rabe H, Mader S, Zimmermann LJI, Murray DM, Smith S, Hall M, Künzel M, Wellmann S. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-024-03182-8

Das Respiratorische Synzytialvirus (RSV). Handlungsempfehlungen für den D-A-CH Raum. Kinder- und Jugendmedizin 2024; 24(03): 219-225. Bösl S, Fischbach T, Agyeman P, Redlberger-Fritz M, Kostenzer J, Schultz C, Tischer C, Trück J, Zimmermann L, Siche-Pantel F, Mader S.​ https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2302-5212

Die Pertussis-Impfung in der Schwangerschaft: Aufklärung gemeinsam angehen. Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde. 2024; 84(09): 805-808. Brunck A, Schlembach D. DOI: 10.1055/a-2249-1353

Clinical Practice Guideline for Red Blood Cell Transfusion Thresholds in Very Preterm Neonates. JAMA Network Open. 2024;7(6):e2417431. Deschmann E, Dame C, Sola-Visner MC, Fustolo-Gunnink SF, Guyatt GH, Mangal Patel R, Stanworth SJ, for the Neonatal Transfusion Network, (Matthäus V, European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants, listed as contributor). doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.17431 

The Multifaceted Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infections in Young Children on the Family: A European Study. Infectious diseases and therapy. 2024 May 20. Trautmannsberger I, Plagg B, Adamek I, Mader S, de Luca D, Esposito S, Silfverdal SA, Zimmermann LJI, Tischer C, the ResQ Family study group. doi: 10.1007/s40121-024-00989-0

Every Newborn Counts, Everywhere: Statement from the 2023 Joint European Neonatal Societies’ (jENS) Congress. Newborn 2024;3(1): 1–2. Lawn JE, Ehret DEY, Mutema T, Stevenson A, Walker K, Storari L, de Boode WP, Mader S, Moretti C, Roehr CC, Saugstad OD. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-11002-0087

Reevaluating the FDA's warning against the use of probiotics in preterm neonates: A societal statement by ESPGHAN and EFCNI. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2024 Apr 4. Van den Akker CHP, Embleton ND, Lapillonne A, Mihatsch WA, Salvatore S, Canani RB, Dinleyici EC, Domellöf M, Guarino A, Gutiérrez-Castrellón P, Hojsak I, Indrio F, Mosca A, Orel R, Van Goudoever JHB, Weizman Z, Mader S, Zimmermann LJI, Shamir R, Vandenplas Y, Szajewska H. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpn3.12204

Omega-3 fatty acid supply in pregnancy for risk reduction of preterm and early preterm birth. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 2024;6(2):101251. Cetin I, Carlson SE, Burden C, Da Fonseca EB, Di Renzo GC, Hadjipanayis A, Harris WS, Kumar KR, Olsen SF, Mader S, McAuliffe FM, Muhlhausler B, Oken E, Poon LC, Poston L, Ramakrishnan U, Roehr CC, Savona-Ventura C, Smuts CM, Sotiriadis A, Koletzko B. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101251

Reassessing and Extending the European Standards of Care for Newborn Health: How to Keep Reference Standards in Line with Current Evidence. Children 2024; 11(2):179. Geiger I, Kostenzer J, Matthäus V, on behalf of the ESCNH Chair Committee, Mader S, Zimmermann LJI. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11020179

Maternal Wellbeing Five Years after a Very Preterm Delivery: Prevalence and Influencing Factors in a European Cohort. Children 2024; 11(1):61. Wohlers L, Maier RF, Cuttini M, Wilson E, Benhammou V, Lebeer J, Laroche S, Sarrechia I, Petrou S, Thiele N, Zeitlin J & Aubert AM on behalf of the SHIPS Research Group. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11010061

Variation in follow-up for children born very preterm in Europe. Eur J Public Health 2023 Nov 17; 34(1):192. Seppänen, AV; Barros, H; Draper, ES, Petrou S, Andronis L, Kim S, Maier RF, Pedersen P, Gadzinowski J, Pierrat V, Sarrechia I, Lebeer J, Ådén U, Toome L, Thiele N, Van Heijst A, Cuttini M, Zeitlin J, SHIPS Research Group. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckad192.​

European expert recommendations on clinical investigation and evaluation of high-risk medical devices for children. Acta Paediatr 2023 Nov;112(11):2440-2448. Guerlich K, Patro-Golab B, Barnacle A, Baumann U, Eicken A, Fraser AG, Gruszfeld D, Haas NA, Jonker AH, Kammermeier M, Kenny D, Kolaček S, Lapatto R, Maconochie I, Mader S, McGauran G, Melvin T, Muensterer O, Piscoi P, Romano A, Saxena AK, Schneider DT, Turner MA, Walle JV, Koletzko B; European Academy of Paediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.16919

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Treatment of seizures in the neonate: Guidelines and consensus-based recommendations-Special report from the ILAE Task Force on Neonatal Seizures. Epilepsia 2023 Oct;64(10):2550-2570. Pressler RM, Abend NS, Auvin S, Boylan G, Brigo F, Cilio MR, De Vries LS, Elia M, Espeche A, Hahn CD, Inder T, Jette N, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Mader S, Mizrahi EM, Moshé SL, Nagarajan L, Noyman I, Nunes ML, Samia P, Shany E, Shellhaas RA, Subota A, Triki CC, Tsuchida T, Vinayan KP, Wilmshurst JM, Yozawitz EG, Hartmann H. https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.17745

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A randomised controlled trial in preterm infants comparing prophylactic with selective "less invasive surfactant administration" (pro.LISA). Trials 2023 Sep 26;24(1):612. Göpel W, Rausch TK, Mitschdörfer B, Mader S, Herting E, König IR, Stichtenoth G; pro.LISA study group. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07603-7

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Apgar Score and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at Age 5 Years in Infants Born Extremely Preterm. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Sep 5;6(9):e2332413. Ehrhardt H, Aubert AM, Ådén U, Draper ES, Gudmundsdottir, Varendi H, Weber T, Zemlin M, Maier RF, Zeitlin J; EPICE-SHIPS Research Group (N Thiele and S Mader as collaborator). https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.32413

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Prophylactic Intravenous Acetaminophen in Extremely Premature Infants: Minimum Effective Dose Research by Bayesian Approach. Pediatr Drugs 2023. Aikio O, Baruteau A, Bouazza N, Cambonie G, Diallo A, Flamant C, Froelicher-Bournaud L, Gascoin G, Hallman M, Kallio J, Levoyer L, Lui G, Lumia M, Patkai J, Rideau A, Roze J, Tauzin M, Tortigue M, Treluyer J, Walsh-Papageorgiou A. doi : 10.1007/s40272-023-00602-w

RSV – bessere Daten und mehr Schutz. OPG – Operation Gesundheitswesen – Spezial 2023; Presseagentur Gesundheit; Mader S. https://www.pa-gesundheit.de/opg/opg-spezial.html

Das Respiratorische Synzytialvirus – Krankheitslast, Chancen und Herausforderungen bei Kindern im D-A-CH-Raum. Handlungsempfehlungen für Deutschland, Österreich und die Schweiz. Kinderkrankenschwester 2023; 10. Bösl S, Fischbach T, Kostenzer J, Schultz C, Tischer C, Trück J, Mader S. www.kinderkrankenschwester.eu

New World Health Organization recommendations for care of preterm or low birth weight infants: health policy. eClinicalMedicine 2023:102155. Care of Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants Group.doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102155

Research priorities for care of preterm or low birth weight infants: health policy. eClinicalMedicine 2023:102126. Care of Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants Group. doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102126

Stillen: Für den besten Start ins Leben – besonders für Frühgeborene. BabyCare 2023. European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI), Adamek I. https://www.babycare.de/stillen-fuer-den-besten-start-ins-leben-besonders-fuer-fruehgeborene/

ResQ Family: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection in Infants and Quality of Life of Families—Study Protocol of a Multi-Country Family Cohort Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023; 20: 5917. Trautmannsberger I, Bösl S, Tischer C, Kostenzer J, Mader S, Zimmermann L, the ResQ Family Study Group. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20115917

Development and validation of a screening questionnaire for early identification of pregnant women at risk for excessive gestational weight gain. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23: 249. Geyer K, Raab R, Hoffmann J, Hauner H. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05569-7

A pressing need for research to reduce nutritional uncertainties in preterm infant care: Findings from a European roundtable discussion with parent representatives. Early Human Development 2023; 179: 105729. Moss B, Lammons W, Geiger I, Kostenzer J, Mader S, Coutinho E, Kamphuis J, Soiron S, Bergmüller E, Modi E. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2023.105729