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Professor EmeritusPediatricsMcMaster University

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

Research areas are derived from OpenAlex topics of their publications.

55 publications.

01

Neonatal deaths: prospective exploration of the causes and process of end-of-life decisions

Hellmann J, Knighton R, Lee SK, Shah PS

Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal and Neonatal Edition201687 citations
02

Outcome of extreme prematurity: as information increases so do the dilemmas

Watts JL, Saigal S

Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal and Neonatal Edition200644 citationsFirst authorOpen Access
03

Early light reduction for preventing retinopathy of prematurity in very low birth weight infants.

Phelps DL, Watts JL

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews2000Senior author
04

D‐Penicillamine for preventing retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants

Phelps D, Lakatos L, Watts J

The Clinical Respiratory Journal200040 citationsSenior author
05

Prevention and management of pain and stress in the neonate

Paediatrics and Child Health200035 citations
06

Assessment of babies for car seat safety before hospital discharge

Paediatrics and Child Health200014 citations
07

Enhanced roles for health professionals in newborn care

Davis D, Faucher D, McMillan D, Ohlsson A, Pekeles G, Van Aerde J, Vincer M, Watts J

Paediatrics and Child Health20007 citationsSenior author
08

International replications, anyone?

Lakatos L, Phelps DL, Watts J

Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal and Neonatal Edition19993 citationsSenior author
09

To have or not have sex? The role of situation and partner characteristics on adolescent females' sexual decisions.

Watts J, Halpern-Felsher BL, Eyre SL, Zorrilla M

Journal of Adolescent Health1999First author
10

Informed consent for randomised controlled trials in neonates

ZUPANCIC JAF, GILLIE P, STREINER D, WATTS JL, SCHMIDT B

Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal and Neonatal Edition19981 citations
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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Dear Professor Watts, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Neonatal deaths: prospective exploration of the causes and process of end-of-life decisions" (2016), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]
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