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Publications
Anderson’s Pediatric Cardiology: Pharmacology Chapter
This chapter of Anderson’s Pediatric Cardiology focuses on the unique considerations of medication use in children. It explores age-related differences in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and the implications for dosing, safety, and efficacy.
This work aims to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of pediatric pharmacology to support safe and effective medication management in children.
Personal Contribution: Authored initial manuscript, developed figures and tables
Population Pharmacokinetics of Caffeine in Infants with HIE
This phase 1, dose-escalation study aimed to characterize the pharmacokinetics of caffeine in term infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) undergoing therapeutic hypothermia. While cooling remains the standard treatment for HIE, caffeine may offer additional neuroprotection due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties.
Personal Contribution: Reviewed and edited manuscript text and formatting
Interaction of Hydrocortisone and Illness Severity on Head Growth in ELBW Infants
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center faculty investigated the relationship between hydrocortisone (HCT) use, illness severity, and head growth in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants during their NICU hospitalization.
This study is the first to examine how HCT influences head growth when adjusted for illness severity, revealing that HCT may offer protective benefits. These findings contribute to the ongoing evaluation of HCT’s risks and benefits, providing insight into improving outcomes in preterm infants.
Personal Contribution: Assisted in analyzing MRIs, and organizing and collating data.