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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. Winestone LE, Logan BR, Liu X, Williams O, Dunn EA, Thakar MS, Kidd SA, Mousallem T, Dorsey MJ, O'Reilly RJ  et al.  Newborn screening reduces survival disparities in SCID after stem cell transplant: A PIDTC report.  J Hum Immun  2026 Sep 07;2(5):e20250231. pii:e20250231
  3. Davies CR, Webber TR, Dirajlal-Fargo S, Funderburg NT, Bouic PJD, Otwombe KN, Cotton MF, Browne SH, Innes S, Vaida FA  Early-treated children with perinatal HIV show elevated monocyte activation into late childhood.  AIDS  2026 Sep 01;40(9):1399-1402. doi:10.1097/QAD.0000000000004505
  4. Rode JB, Wolf JM, Bolan PJ, Palzer E, Rudser KD, Aboobacker S, Fox CK, Kelly AS, Ryder JR  Meal Replacement Therapy for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Adolescents with Severe Obesity.  Child Obes  2026 Sep;22(6):389-398. doi:10.1177/21532176261457202
  5. Hayes ET, Matossian D, Wescott AB, Verghese PS  Low-density lipoprotein apheresis for recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in pediatric kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.  Pediatr Nephrol  2026 Sep;41(9):2849-2861. doi:10.1007/s00467-025-07143-z
  6. Morse JL, He M, Bangash H, Chung WK, Cortopassi J, Forman S, Gordon AS, Hamed M, Harris PA, Karlson EW  et al.  Using a translational data platform to create clinical-grade genome-informed risk assessments.  JAMIA Open  2026 Aug;9(4):ooag118. pii:ooag118
  7. Ellison AM, Kuppermann N, Shihabuddin BS, Hickingbotham H, Cator A, Lubell TR, Hoehn E, O'Connell KJ, Spencer S, Chumpitazi CE  et al.  PERC-Peds rule for bedside exclusion of pulmonary embolism without radiation in children in the USA (BEEPER): a multicentre, prospective, observational, diagnostic accuracy study.  Lancet Respir Med  2026 Aug;14(8):694-703. doi:10.1016/S2213-2600(26)00086-X
  8. Pabon MA, Tapp DN, Pico M, Vladutiu CJ, Schmidt C, DeFranco E, Kulandavelu S, Elfassy T, Minissian MB, Bello NA  et al.  Preconception cardiometabolic markers and odds of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL).  Am J Prev Cardiol  2026 Aug;28:101494. pii:101494
  9. Gonsalves NP, Dellon ES, Kliewer KL, Shoda T, Yearout R, Aceves SS, Arva NC, Besse JA, Caldwell JM, Chehade M  et al.  Dupilumab versus placebo in adults and adolescents with eosinophilic gastritis (DEGAS): a double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2, multicentre, randomised controlled trial.  Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol  2026 Aug;11(8):672-688. doi:10.1016/S2468-1253(26)00116-0
  10. Holzapfel LF, Thoene MK, Robinson DT, Valentine GC  Initial nutrition in preterm infants: Evidence, uncertainty, and research priorities.  Semin Perinatol  2026 Aug;50(5):152274. doi:10.1016/j.semperi.2026.152274
  11. Chetta K, Romero-Lopez M, Falciglia GH  Current barriers and opportunities in neonatal nutrition research.  Semin Perinatol  2026 Aug;50(5):152276. doi:10.1016/j.semperi.2026.152276
  12. Garfield CF, Simon CD, Luri M, Menegay M  Paternity Leave Status and Mental Health Symptoms Among Ohio Fathers: A Population-Representative Survey, 2022‒2023.  Am J Public Health  2026 Aug;116(8):1136-1145. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2026.308554
  13. Wang N, DiCorpo DA, Zhang Y, Kleinbrink E, Arnett DK, Barnard J, Blangero J, Bowden DW, Carson AP, Chen YI  et al.  Colocalization of eQTLs With Type 2 Diabetes and Glycemic Traits Using Whole-Genome Sequences in Diverse Populations From the NHLBI Trans-Omics in Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Program.  Diabetes  2026 Aug 01;75(8):1477-1491. doi:10.2337/db25-0557
  14. Segev N, Nadeau KJ, Kelsey M, Schaaf LR, Baumgartner A, Riegler A, Wiitala K, Jenkins TM, Xanthakos SA, Helmrath MA  et al.  Glycemic Normalization Immediately Following Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes From the ST2OMP Study.  Diabetes Obes Metab  2026 Aug;28(8):7555-7561. doi:10.1111/dom.70961
  15. Ahmad H, Joachim A, Urrutia Gonzalez AY, Shaul D, Austin K, Badillo A, Calkins CM, Crady RC, Durham MM, Frischer J  et al.  Beyond the pull-through: A multi-institutional study of long-term surgical and functional outcomes in total colonic Hirschsprung disease - A Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) study.  J Pediatr Surg  2026 Aug;61(8):163232. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163232
  16. Wallace MW, Short SS, Crady RC, Reeder RW, Ahmad H, Austin K, Badillo A, Calkins CM, Durham MM, Fuchs JR  et al.  Impact of Trisomy 21 on post pull-through enterocolitis and bowel function in children with Hirschsprung disease: A PCPLC analysis.  J Pediatr Surg  2026 Aug;61(8):163227. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163227
  17. Read Ivaturi M, Crady RC, Hussaini SF, Ahmad H, Austin K, Badillo A, Calisto JL, Calkins CM, Darcy D, Durham MM  et al.  Association of small intestinal atresia and Hirschsprung disease in a multi-institutional colorectal registry.  J Pediatr Surg  2026 Aug;61(8):163228. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163228
  18. Vucko ER, Arduini K, Becker K, Kozek A, Kurkjian B, McGrath G, Meza A, Schirmacher S, Shim S, Smith M  et al.  Real-world experience with sepiapterin in phenylketonuria: A single-center retrospective analysis.  Mol Genet Metab  2026 Aug;148(4):110153. doi:10.1016/j.ymgme.2026.110153
  19. Lee CM, Atreya MR, Bennett TD, Farris RW, Faustino EVS, Geva A, Rogerson CM, Shah S, Weiss S, Sanchez-Pinto LN  Identifying a Refractory Shock Phenotype in Pediatric Sepsis Using a Vasoactive-Adjusted Shock Index.  Shock  2026 Aug 01;66(2):357-366. doi:10.1097/SHK.0000000000002886
  20. Bishop-Royse J, Gutierrez-Kapheim M, Silva A, Lomahan S, Jindal M, Krogen M, Vu M, Martin M  Correction: Trust and Trustworthiness: Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccine Receipt in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.  J Community Health  2026 Aug;51(4):707-710. doi:10.1007/s10900-026-01574-x
  21. DiPrisco B, Brinker K, Coyle M, DuPont T, Hanin M, House M, Lagoski M, Miller AN, Ransom MA, Sillers L  et al.  Developmental Care Practices for Infants with Grade 3 Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia While in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  J Pediatr  2026 Aug;295:115157. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115157
  22. Ramgopal S, Janofsky SJ, Gorski JK, Macy ML, Michelson KA, Horvat CM, Cash RE, Martin-Gill C  Pediatric secondary transports within a regional emergency medical services system.  Am J Emerg Med  2026 Aug;106:107-114. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2026.05.009
  23. Jackson WM, Foote HP, Stephenson N, Kemp SM, Moore RT, Nitkin CR, Stewart D, Pryhuber GS, Berger JT, Shukla A  et al.  Safety of Sildenafil in Premature Infants with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (SILDI-SAFE): A Randomized Controlled Trial.  J Pediatr  2026 Aug;295:115147. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115147
  24. Steinman JB, Duong N, Partida I, Bien-Aime C, Shen W, Lee CK, Fazlollahi LA, Remotti HE, Pajvani UB, Goldsmith J  et al.  Characteristics of Transient Elastography for Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in Children Undergoing Liver Biopsy.  J Pediatr  2026 Aug;295:115107. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115107
  25. Greenfield M, Salozzo C, Chen W, Strople J, Brown J, Runde J  Single-center experience of the Crohn's disease exclusion diet in the United States: A retrospective study.  Nutr Clin Pract  2026 Aug;41(4):1132-1143. doi:10.1002/ncp.70122
  26. Kubo H, Lu L, VanZanten M, Thyagraj J, Saunders DC, Gao R, Laronda MM  Ligand-based directed differentiation to produce granulosa-like cells expressing steroidogenic enzyme genes.  Stem Cell Res  2026 Aug;94:103978. doi:10.1016/j.scr.2026.103978
  27. 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 Aug 01;55(7):e758-e766. doi:10.1097/MPA.0000000000002651
  28. Castel P, Schoyer L, Stronach B, Bogdanova R, Bennett AM, Blakeley J, Bornhorst M, Bowers T, Brachmann SM, Burkitt-Wright E  et al.  The 9th International RASopathies Symposium.  Am J Med Genet A  2026 Aug;200(8):1934-1941. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.70121
  29. Huit TZ, Whitehead J, Chan YM, Ehrensaft D, Garofalo R, Hidalgo MA, Olson-Kennedy J, Rosenthal SM, Chen D  Anger, Aggression, and Irritability in Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth Following Testosterone Initiation: A 12-Month Longitudinal Analysis.  J Adolesc Health  2026 Aug;79(2):234-241. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.12.257
  30. Reinert S, Girdwood ST, Hambrick HR  Antimicrobial pharmacokinetics in pediatric patients on kidney replacement therapy: a comprehensive narrative review.  Pediatr Nephrol  2026 Aug;41(8):2347-2363. doi:10.1007/s00467-025-07083-8
  31. Levine MA, Chen H, Wodka EL, Caffo BS, Ewen JB  Autism Symptom Presentation and Hierarchical Models of Intelligence.  J Autism Dev Disord  2026 Aug;56(8):3295-3302. doi:10.1007/s10803-024-06411-5
  32. Levinsohn J, Grindel S, Dumoulin B, Abedini A, Conte C, Huang AZ, Levin-Klein R, Weisz B, Rabinowitz G, Bergeson AM  et al.  Single-cell spatial mapping of human kidney development implicates the microenvironment in guiding cell fate decisions.  Nat Genet  2026 Jul 30;. doi:10.1038/s41588-026-02665-0
  33. Knowles G, Madden D, Barrera L, Sihra H, Yee LM, Fry JT, Grobman WA, Henner N, Patel A, Patel S  et al.  Parental perspectives of prenatal counseling and decision making for termination or hospice birth due to fetal congenital heart defects.  PLoS One  2026;21(7):e0353868. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0353868
  34. Khan JY, Neuman HL, Groh JM, Feffer MG, Troeller PE, Christmon C, Dookeran KA  A comparison of dual vs. single diagnostic code approaches for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome surveillance in neonates ≥ 35 weeks gestational age.  BMC Pediatr  2026 Jul 30;26(1). pii:692
  35. Rozo M, Bornhorst MA, Waanders AJ, Zarnegar-Lumley S, Koppayi AL, Godley LA  The Role of "Adult-Onset" Cancer Predisposition Genes in Pediatric Cancer: A Comprehensive Review.  Pediatr Blood Cancer  2026 Jul 29;:e70465. doi:10.1002/1545-5017.70465
  36. Chu AWL, Wen A, Guyatt GH, Rao M, Bakaa L, Zhao IX, Roldan Y, Spergel JM, LeBovidge J, Boguniewicz M  et al.  Antihistamines for atopic dermatitis (eczema): systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials.  BMJ  2026 Jul 29;394:e100163. doi:10.1136/bmj-2026-100163
  37. Mauricio R, Deswal A, Ruddy KJ, Akhter N, Chen MH, Ebong IA, Aggarwal NR, Harrington CM, Barcenas CH, Mitchell MP  et al.  Cardiovascular Health Across the Life Course for Individuals With Breast Cancer: A Review.  JAMA Cardiol  2026 Jul 29;. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2026.2546
  38. Sunderrajan A, Cursio J, Mason N, Byron M, Martinez M, Orlov N, Knutson KL, Mokhlesi B, Press VG, Meltzer DO  et al.  Reply to: "Letter to the editor regarding 'A randomized trial of I-SLEEP: A patient education and empowerment intervention on inpatient sleep duration and medical sleep disruptions'".  J Hosp Med  2026 Jul 29;. doi:10.1002/jhm.70406
  39. Foster CC, Burr WH, Somberg C, Ames SG, Bruton L, Bleed EJ, Noritz G, Kuo DZ, Houtrow A  Pediatricians' perceptions of children with disabilities and their health care.  Health Aff Sch  2026 Jul;4(7):qxag152. pii:qxag152
  40. Yu H, Li Y, Mo GP, Luo Z, Zarbock A, Fuhrman D, Kang Y, Chen D, Rimmelé T, Prowle J  et al.  STARDaki: a consensus-based STARD extension for standardized reporting of diagnostic accuracy in acute kidney injury.  Intensive Care Med  2026 Jul 28;. doi:10.1007/s00134-026-08549-5
  41. Ortega A, Zhou Z, Balasubramanian SK, Fishbein M  Improving Behavioral Nutrition Interventions: A Structural Equation Modeling Study to Model Pathways Among Consumer Food Characteristics and Health.  Fam Community Health  2026 Jul 27;. doi:10.1097/FCH.0000000000000464
  42. Hunter BM, Shah SS, Brady P  Introducing: C-Suite Series.  Hosp Pediatr  2026 Jul 27;. pii:e2026009483
  43. Cif L, Demailly D, Horvàth GA, Ortigoza Escobar JD, Dorison N, Castro Jiménez M, Hubsch CA, Wirth T, Hariz GM, Huby S  et al.  Deep Learning Pose Estimation for Phenotyping of Co-Occurring Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders.  Ann Clin Transl Neurol  2026 Jul 25;. doi:10.1002/acn3.70474
  44. Rass RA, Simons LM, Bowen CD, Carter HS, Renner DW, Szpara ML, Akhtar LN  Comparative genomics of herpes simplex virus 2 isolated from a maternal-neonatal dyad reveals high consensus sequence homology as well as minor variant diversity.  J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc  2026 Jul 24;. pii:piag064
  45. McGraw MD, DeBoer E, Weinman JP, Deutsch GH, Pogoriler J, Parenti MB, Kurland G, Blatter J, Casey AM, Deterding RR  et al.  An Update to the Classification, Evaluation, and Management of Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease in Infancy: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline.  Am J Respir Crit Care Med  2026 Jul 24;. pii:aamag375
  46. Ramgopal S, Dubbaka S, Michelson KA  Trends in Pediatric Hospitalizations Following Interfacility Transfer: 2009-2022.  Pediatrics  2026 Jul 24;. pii:e2025075267
  47. Pun M, Deogharkar A, Natarajan SK, Nuechterlein N, Tian W, Ji S, Young E, Yang F, Hawes D, Andren AC  et al.  Targeting chordoma via an isocitrate dehydrogenase-1-dependent susceptibility to redox metabolism.  Acta Neuropathol  2026 Jul 23;152(1). pii:10
  48. Highet A, Borst JM, Gutierrez S, Lee C, Foy A, Vu L, Lai J, Feng S, Wadhwani SI  Neighborhood-Level Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Adverse Outcomes for Infants with Biliary Atresia in the United States.  J Pediatr  2026 Jul 23;:115252. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115252
  49. Nguyen ML, Taylor JM, Dudley VJ, Waypa GB, Farrow KN, Schumacker PT  Role of ROS, Soluble Guanylate Cyclase and cGMP in Mouse Lung Development During Hyperoxia.  Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol  2026 Jul 23;. doi:10.1152/ajpheart.00207.2026
  50. Sokol E, Naranjo A, Chen L, Mody R, DuBois SG, Bagatell R, Pinto N  Long-Term Outcomes of Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Neuroblastoma Treated on ANBL1221: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group.  Pediatr Blood Cancer  2026 Jul 23;:e70504. doi:10.1002/1545-5017.70504

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