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Pediatric Education and Research 13(2):p 381-383, July-Dec 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.89
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The Contribution of Dr. William A. Silverman to Field of Pediatrics
Kazi Sufiyan Shafiyoddin, Kasumbiwal Ajay H, Dake Mangesh V, Birajdar Shailaja B
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Pediatric Education and Research 13(2):p 381-383, July-Dec 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.89
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Dake Mangesh V., Birajdar Shailaja B. et al. Contribution of Dr. William A. Silverman to the Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 381-383.Timeline
Received : December 22, 2025
Accepted : December 29, 2025
Published : December 30, 2025
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Dr. William A. Silverman was a pioneering figure in the development of neonatology and made foundational contributions to modern evidence-based pediatric practice. His work focused on improving the survival and long-term outcomes of premature and low-birth-weight infants. He is best known for identifying the link between excessive oxygen therapy and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a discovery that transformed neonatal care worldwide by promoting rational and controlled oxygen use. Dr. Silverman was also a strong advocate for rigorous clinical research methods and helped introduce randomized controlled trials in neonatal medicine, setting high standards for scientific evaluation of treatments. Through his clinical innovations, ethical leadership, and commitment to datadriven practice, Dr. Silverman played a crucial role in shaping neonatology into a structured, evidence-based specialty and significantly improved the quality of care for newborns across the globe.
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Dake Mangesh V., Birajdar Shailaja B. et al. Contribution of Dr. William A. Silverman to the Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 381-383.
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DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.89
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| Received | December 22, 2025 |
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