IS IT FINALLY TIME TO DITCH THE DUCT? Find out at Global Neonatal Journal Club Wednesday 4th February at | 17:00 Melbourne | 14:00 Perth | 19:00 Auckland | 14:00 Singapore | 06:00 London | 11:30 New Delhi | 08:00 Cape Town | 22:00 Los Angeles | 14:00 Beijing |

There are no topics more controversial in neonatal intensive care than the diagnosis and management of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in very preterm infants.

Through the years (and around the world) practice has varied dramatically, from early screening echocardiogram and universal treatment (including surgical closure), to completely ignoring the PDA. It is only in recent years that large randomised trials with important clinical outcomes have emerged to help guide practice.

We will review the latest large RCT of expectant vs. medical management of the PDA, including an interview with the first author Prof Matthew Laughon (USA) and input from an expert international panel including Dr Tim Hundsheid (The Netherlands - PI of the BeNeDuctus PDA trial) and A/Prof Koert de Waal (Australia), as well as our hosting panel Prof Brett Manley, Prof Ju Lee Oei and Dr Shiraz Baduradeen.

Don't miss the first GNJC of 2026 as we discuss this hugely controversial topic! Read more and register here!

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