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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics

Publications

Below are the 50 more recent publications by faculty members in the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Visit PubMed to see all publications from within the department.

  1. Liu Y, Kuang A, Hivert MF, Lowe WL, Josefson JL, Scholtens DM  Evaluating ancestry adjustment in multi-ancestry epigenome-wide analysis.  Epigenetics  2026 Dec 31;21(1):2646063. doi:10.1080/15592294.2026.2646063
  2. Falciglia GH, Murthy K, Robinson DT  Frequency of fluid versus nutrition discussion on rounds in neonatal intensive care units: Is fluid intake a heuristic for nutrition intake?  Nutrition  2026 Jun;146:113107. doi:10.1016/j.nut.2026.113107
  3. Lang A, Kazmi W, Lyons JJ  Hereditary Alpha-Tryptasemia (HαT) as a Risk Modifier for Severe Anaphylaxis.  Immunol Allergy Clin North Am  2026 May;46(2):373-383. doi:10.1016/j.iac.2026.01.010
  4. Amaro CM, Silver S, Patel P, Collins MKR, Canter KS, Fooks-Parker S, Amylon M, Hudson SV, Schleider JL, Alderfer MA  et al.  Exploring Preferences for a Digital Single-Session Intervention for Adolescent Siblings of Youth With Cancer.  Pediatr Blood Cancer  2026 May;73(5):e70192. doi:10.1002/1545-5017.70192
  5. Lerman BJ, King M, Mody R, Onyeama SJ, Marachelian A, Cash T, Federico SM, Granger M, Desai AV, Shusterman S  et al.  Efficacy and Tolerability of Topotecan/Cyclophosphamide/Dinutuximab in Relapsed and Refractory High-Risk Neuroblastoma: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Study.  Pediatr Blood Cancer  2026 May;73(5):e70195. doi:10.1002/1545-5017.70195
  6. Marrero N, Jha K, Grant JK, Razavi AC, Budoff MJ, Shah SJ, Rotter JI, Blumenthal RS, Post WS, Gulati M  et al.  Sex-Specific Prognostic Value of Aortic Valve Calcium and the Risk for Aortic Stenosis: Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA).  Circ Cardiovasc Imaging  2026 Apr 09;:e018849. doi:10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.125.018849
  7. Betensky M, Azzam M, Bercovitz RS, Bhat R, Biss TT, Branchford BR, Brandão LR, Chan AK, Faustino EVS, Hamarsha Q  et al.  ASH ISTH 2026 guidelines for Anticoagulant Prophylaxis of Pediatric Patients at Risk of Venous Thromboembolism.  Blood Adv  2026 Apr 08;. pii:bloodadvances.2025019415
  8. Bidzimou MK, Muralidharan P, Zhang Z, Raza D, Needs D, Sun B, Perelli RM, Moya-Mendez ME, Manivannan PKR, Hunanyan AS  et al.  D801N in ATP1A3-encoded Na/K-ATPase alpha 3 causes cardiac arrhythmogenesis through sodium-calcium exchanger-mediated calcium overload.  JCI Insight  2026 Apr 08;11(7). pii:e197721
  9. Krosschell KJ, Dunaway Young S, Maczek E, Brown L, Hoffman K, Corbo Galli C, Muni Lofra R, Coratti G, Moore Burk M, Townsend EL  et al.  Navigating new motor function trajectories: Consensus recommendations for assessment in the era of newborn screening and early treatment in SMA.  J Neuromuscul Dis  2026 Apr 07;:22143602261433638. doi:10.1177/22143602261433638
  10. Aneja A, Culler KL, Ding J, Taylor KD, Shah SJ, Rasmussen-Torvik L, Patel RB  Associations of the ICAM1 p.K56M HFpEF Risk Variant With Pericardial Adiposity and the Inflammatory Proteome.  Circ Genom Precis Med  2026 Apr 07;:e005475. doi:10.1161/CIRCGEN.125.005475
  11. Greco JA, Nypaver MM, Kocher KE, Macy ML, Janke AT, Seiler K, Sikavitsas A, Arora R, Mangus CW  Improving Pediatric Respiratory Chest Radiograph Stewardship in a Statewide Network.  Pediatrics  2026 Apr 07;. pii:e2024070583
  12. Leviter J, Randell KA, Bhamre R, Bhatt S, Burns R, Chumpitazi CE, Grabinski Z, Hariharan S, Lane RD, Lubell TR  et al.  A National Survey of Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policies in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Programs.  AEM Educ Train  2026 Apr;10(2):e70154. pii:e70154
  13. Anderson MG, Pindrik J, Michelow IC, Anuar A, Haught J, Lehmann H, Tanaka T, Moore A, Northam WT, Lopes C  et al.  Pediatric sinogenic and otogenic intracranial infections requiring neurosurgical intervention: a North American multicenter study in the era of COVID-19.  J Neurosurg Pediatr  2026 Apr 03;:1-11. doi:10.3171/2025.11.PEDS25514
  14. Chang HR, Boull C, Cotton CH, Eichenfield DZ, García-Romero MT, Hawryluk EB, Lara-Corrales I, Oza VS, Wan J, Weiss M  et al.  Building consensus in pediatric dermatology research.  J Invest Dermatol  2026 Apr 03;. pii:S0022-202X(26)00752-9
  15. McLuckey MN, Debnath P, Somasundaram E, Zhang B, Santucci NR, Gurria JP, Abu-El-Haija M, Trout AT  Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Children Undergoing Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT) and Implications for Short-Term Surgical Outcomes.  Pancreas  2026 Apr 03;. doi:10.1097/MPA.0000000000002651
  16. Pilarz M, Morales B, Rodriguez VA, Jackson K, Murday P, Pack AP, Malakooti M, Bailey SC  Family-Initiated Interpretation: A New Approach to Communication in the Pediatric ICU.  Hosp Pediatr  2026 Apr 03;. pii:e2025008546
  17. Drobyshevsky A, Yarnykh V, Moulton TS, Pardo AC, deRegnier RA, Peyton C  Multimodal MRI of white matter development and selective motor control in preterm infants.  Neuroimage Clin  2026 Apr 02;50:103991. doi:10.1016/j.nicl.2026.103991
  18. Hu X, Araujo DS, Khunsriraksakul C, Wang L, Sun Q, Wen J, Zhou L, Ekunwe L, Lange LA, Lange EM  et al.  Multi-ancestry transcriptome prediction with functionally informed variants in TOPMed MESA improves performance of transcriptome-wide association studies.  Am J Hum Genet  2026 Apr 02;113(4):828-841. doi:10.1016/j.ajhg.2026.03.008
  19. Kehar M, Ayala-German AG, Pandey A, Mysore K, Narang A, Pandurangi S, Suri A, Whitehead B, Aqul A, Duro D  Sarcopenia and nutritional impact in pediatric patients with chronic liver disease: Clinical and management strategies.  J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr  2026 Apr 02;. doi:10.1002/jpn3.70367
  20. Limdi N, Beasley TM, Cortopassi J, Davis B, Bangash H, Chen J, Chisholm RL, Chung WK, Cimino JJ, Connolly J  et al.  The Electronic Medical Records and Genomics study: Design and analytic framework for assessing the impact of genome-informed risk assessments.  Am J Hum Genet  2026 Apr 02;113(4):664-677. doi:10.1016/j.ajhg.2026.02.018
  21. Lawson LP, Prows CA, Cortopassi J, Davis KW, Head M, Martin LJ, Perez EF, Sobowale A, Abul-Husn NS, Bangash H  et al.  Return of genome-informed risk-assessment results for common conditions to 23,840 adults and children: An eMERGE network study.  Am J Hum Genet  2026 Apr 02;113(4):678-691. doi:10.1016/j.ajhg.2026.02.016
  22. Greene E, Horvat NK, Doxie DB, Parihar VC, Kim J, Herting CJ, Grundy EE, Ruffin AT, Krasinskas AM, Maithel SK  et al.  High-Dimensional Protein Analysis Uncovers Distinct Immunologic and Stromal Features in Primary and Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.  Cancer Res  2026 Apr 02;86(7):1753-1768. doi:10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-25-1697
  23. Basu RK  Refining AKI Diagnosis: Is There a Return on the Investment?  Kidney Int Rep  2026 Apr;11(4):106463. pii:106463
  24. Israel BA, Schulz AJ, Becker AB, Reyes CL, Parker EA, Reyes AG  Community-Based Participatory Research: Evolution and Significant Developments.  Annu Rev Public Health  2026 Apr;47(1):135-157. doi:10.1146/annurev-publhealth-082224-022223
  25. Chiriboga K, Patel PN, Brunner HI  CAR T-cell therapy and indications for pediatric rheumatology: Structured overview of applications, risks, and considerations.  Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol  2026 Apr 01;:102143. doi:10.1016/j.berh.2026.102143
  26. Rahman A, Alkureishi LA, Hageman JR  Trust, Authority, and the Future of Clinical Care.  Pediatr Ann  2026 Apr;55(4):e120-e122. doi:10.3928/19382359-20260311-03
  27. Osgood PT, Hoffmann NV, Wechsler JB, Pantazopoulos R, Fortunato JE  Pyloric Metrics and Distensibility Plateau by Functional Luminal Imaging Probe in Pediatric Patients: A Pilot Study.  Neurogastroenterol Motil  2026 Apr;38(4):e70303. pii:e70303
  28. Xia W, Morcom L, Xu Z, Lu IL, Wang Q, Hoi KK, Wei M, Zhu K, Jordan G, Tang XY  et al.  Expansion of outer cortical CUX2 neurons requires adaptations for DNA repair.  Nature  2026 Apr 01;. doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10290-4
  29. Morcom L, Xia W, Xu Z, Awasthi Y, Geywitz C, Ellis MO, Noli T, Zulji A, Yamamoto D, Girdler GC  et al.  DNA damage burden causes selective CUX2 neuron loss in neuroinflammation.  Nature  2026 Apr 01;. doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10310-3
  30. Diamond T, Chapin CA, Diorio CJ, McCuaig S, Lau M, Chu N, Gibson NM, Kreiger PA, Horslen S, Loomes KM  et al.  CD8 TRM-like T cells expressing perforin and IFN-γ define a pediatric activated T-cell acute liver failure endotype.  Hepatol Commun  2026 Apr 01;10(4). pii:e0926
  31. Shumaker AH, Bhimraj A, Bedimo R, Cheng VC, Chew KW, Daar ES, Glidden DV, Shafer RW, Tien PC, Baden LR  et al.  2025 Clinical Practice Guideline Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America on the Treatment and Management of COVID-19: Antiviral Treatment for Mild to Moderate COVID-19 in Adults.  Clin Infect Dis  2026 Apr 01;. pii:ciaf680
  32. Nadig N, Bhimraj A, Cawcutt K, Chiotos K, Dzierba AL, Kim AY, Martin GS, Pearson JC, Shumaker AH, Baden LR  et al.  2025 Clinical Practice Guideline Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America on the Treatment and Management of COVID-19: Baricitinib vs. Tocilizumab.  Clin Infect Dis  2026 Apr 01;. pii:ciaf681
  33. Zhao C, Lin Y, Chen H, Liu H, Hu W, Wang X, Chen J, Luo N, Qi X, Han S  et al.  S100A8-associated inflammatory microenvironment is related to its cell-of-origin and potentiates BRAF inhibitor resistance in papillary craniopharyngioma.  Clin Exp Med  2026 Apr 01;26(1). pii:210
  34. Stevenson C, McHugh M, Alburei A, Singh S, Morin E, Kolagani R, Fishbein J, Kociolek LK, Rosenthal A  Use of a large language model for surveillance of central line-associated bloodstream infections at a pediatric medical center.  Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol  2026 Apr 01;:1-3. doi:10.1017/ice.2026.10435
  35. Rojas CR, Muller CG, Gupta KM  Language Equity for Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department.  Pediatr Emerg Care  2026 Apr 01;42(4):312-317. doi:10.1097/PEC.0000000000003509
  36. Williams WA, Bedford B, McColley SA  To the Editor, "Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Children With Cystic Fibrosis at a Single Center".  Pediatr Pulmonol  2026 Apr;61(4):e71593. pii:e71593
  37. Sanchez-Pinto LN  At the Edge of Chaos: Complexity Science and Critical Care in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.  Shock  2026 Apr 01;65(4):588-596. doi:10.1097/SHK.0000000000002760
  38. Weiss SL, Peters MJ, Oczkowski SJW, Belley-Cote E, Buysse C, Choong KLM, Deep A, Inwald DP, Flori HR, Kneyber MCJ  et al.  Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026.  Pediatr Crit Care Med  2026 Apr 01;27(4):379-434. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000003927
  39. Weiss SL, Peters MJ, Oczkowski SJW, Belley-Cote E, Buysse C, Choong KLM, Deep A, Inwald DP, Flori HR, Kneyber MCJ  et al.  Executive Summary: Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026.  Pediatr Crit Care Med  2026 Apr 01;27(4):494-513. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000003928
  40. Lee GM, AlMozain NH, Alquist CR, Alsammak MS, Eichbaum Q, Karafin MS, Knudson CM, Lamba DS, Lopez-Plaza I, Mattiazzi AD  et al.  Variations in Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Extracorporeal Photopheresis Practice Patterns: Survey Results From the ASFA Solid Organ Transplantation Subcommittee.  J Clin Apher  2026 Apr;41(2):e70113. doi:10.1002/jca.70113
  41. Shen HY, Balzekas I, Jung Y, Kim S, Kang JW, Xu D, White J, Jeong J, Ferris N, Koh S  A model of new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) using intrahippocampal kainic acid in adolescent mice.  Epilepsy Res  2026 Apr;222:107754. doi:10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2026.107754
  42. Mackie DB, Smith CM, Sanchez-Pinto LN, Badke CM  Heart Rate Variability Discriminates Outcomes After Pediatric Cardiac Arrest.  Pediatr Crit Care Med  2026 Apr 01;27(4):447-457. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000003904
  43. Bauer M, Glenn T, Achtyes ED, Alda M, Agaoglu E, Altınbaş K, Andreassen OA, Angelopoulos E, Ardau R, Aydin M  et al.  Family History and Solar Insolation in Bipolar I Disorder.  Acta Psychiatr Scand  2026 Apr;153(4):270-278. doi:10.1111/acps.70075
  44. Brady TM, Yu W, Jacobson DL, Brummel SS, Lipshultz SE, Colan SD, Williams PL, Jao J, Yao TJ, Van Dyke R  et al.  Association of Perinatal HIV Exposure and HIV Disease Severity With BP in Youth.  Hypertension  2026 Apr;83(4):e24937. doi:10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.125.24937
  45. Svoboda MD, Kuntz N, Leon-Astudillo C, Byrne BJ, Krueger J, Kwon JM, Sieburg C, Castro D  Summary of Research: Risdiplam Treatment Following Onasemnogene Abeparvovec in Individuals with Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Multicenter Case Series.  Adv Ther  2026 Apr;43(4):1380-1383. doi:10.1007/s12325-026-03509-3
  46. Bate TSR, Huang Y, Luo X, Saunders DC, Walker JT, Rai V, Parker SCJ, Liu J, Brissova M  RFX6 expression is central to the development and function of the neuroendocrine compartments of the pancreas and intestine and strongly affects diabetes risk.  Diabetol Int  2026 Apr;17(2):23. pii:23
  47. Singh N, Jogan CML, Zang Y, Shan X, Lang Y, Karunanidhi A, Watkins JV, Curry BN, Tamma PD, Nozick SH  et al.  Aminoglycosides enhance meropenem/vaborbactam activity against KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in the hollow fiber infection model.  Antimicrob Agents Chemother  2026 Apr;70(4):e0136525. pii:e01365-25
  48. Cao V, Chiu MY, Chellamani H, Gupta N, Donatelli S, Pierce JG, Lockrow J, Braschel M, Whitney R, Jones K  et al.  Does First-Line Treatment Impact Outcomes in Trisomy 21-Associated Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome? A Multicenter North American Analysis.  Pediatr Neurol  2026 Apr;177:130-136. doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2026.01.018
  49. Finer G, Yacu GS, Khan MD, Zhou Y, Gadhvi G, Ward SE, Sayed M, Gomez RA, Sequeira-Lopez MLS, Park JS  et al.  The transcription factor Tcf21 is necessary for adoption of cell fates by Foxd1+ stromal progenitors during kidney development.  Am J Physiol Renal Physiol  2026 Apr 01;330(4):F347-F364. doi:10.1152/ajprenal.00345.2025
  50. Anadani M, Hamoud L, Al Kasab S, Kicielinski KK, Wang C, Akanda MH, Jumaa M, Hammoud AG, Dysart K  Pregnancy and Stroke: Insight From the Cosmos Database.  Stroke  2026 Apr;57(4):923-932. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.054250

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