Pediatric Insights: Advances and Innovations with Children’s Health

The Plano Pectus Clinic at Children's Health earned the NSQIP-Pediatric hospital designation for exemplary outcomes in pediatric surgery. Learn more here. 

In this episode, we dive into the importance of autoantibody screening for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and its potential for early detection. Learn how identifying at-risk individuals can improve patient outcomes, reduce complications and help guide timely interventions.

Dr. Andrew Y. Koh shares how he and his team are investigating how Candida colonization impacts cancer development and treatment outcomes. This line of research could reveal groundbreaking insights into the role of the microbiome in cancer. Learn more about innovative oncology research at Children's Health 

Infectious disease experts at Children's Health discuss the evolving measles outbreak in Texas. In an era where many healthcare professionals have never encountered a measles case, it's vital to recognize the signs early. This episode guides clinicians on taking effective medical histories and understanding the progression of measles symptoms for accurate diagnosis.

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is advance neuroimaging that maps brain activity for targeted epilepsy care. Children's Health's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is one of the few centers in North Texas offering MEG. Learn how this tool is transforming outcomes for children with complex, drug-resistant epilepsy.

The Behavioral Health Vehicles Program at Children's Health provides emergency transport services to children with mental health needs. Learn more about Children's innovative behavioral health programs supporting patients with mental health needs across Texas and beyond.

Children's Health experts discuss a recent study that explores the importance of tailoring lifestyle interventions for adolescents undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). Personalized interventions reinforced healthy behaviors and consistent support pre- and post- MBS. Learn more about our bariatric surgery program. 

The Complex Heart Valve Program at Children's Health provides specialty care to children who have structural issues impacting their heart valve. Learn more about Heart Center.

New digital technologies are being used to help manage pediatric diabetes. Dr. Huay-Lin Lo shares how you can adopt these advancements for patient care. Learn more here. 

How a multidisciplinary approach and clinical collaboration at the Cystic Fibrosis Program is central to providing comprehensive care for children with cystic fibrosis. Learn more about the Cystic Fibrosis Program. 

Learn how pyroglutamic acidosis can occur with therapeutic acetaminophen administration in at-risk pediatric patients, resulting in high anion gap metabolic acidosis. For more on nephrology, visit here. 

Dr. Hansen shares about the importance of exercise as part of the continuum of care for patients with congenital heart disease. Learn more about our program.

Learn how the Colorectal and Pelvic Center provides highly specialized, multidisciplinary care for children with complex bowel and pelvic defects.

The Children's Health system is the first in Texas to have multiple sites receive a Children's Surgery Verification. To learn more, visit Pediatric Surgical Services. 

Dr. Pandurangi shares about the innovative matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) blood test for diagnosing biliary atresia in babies.

Discover how innovative gene therapies are being used to treat and improve the quality of life for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

TNE is a minimally invasive procedure that allows patients to undergo esophageal and gastric examinations without the need for anesthesia.

Dr. Choudhary talks about Tzield, how it's being used to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes and how Children's HealthSM is one of the first pediatric hospitals to offer this treatment.

Dr. Dolce shares about early detection, innovative treatments and how to tackle widespread challenges in neonatal seizure care.

Dr. Krishnan talks about childhood obesity and the best weight loss medications for children.

The NeuroNICU program at Children's Health is one of few select programs in the nation that integrates a comprehensive clinical care system, a fellowship program to train the next generation and a robust research platform to advance knowledge in the field.

Dr. Andersen shares about the advances in Norwood used to help reduce surgical risks for newborns with congenital heart diseases.

Dr. Williams shares about the importance of understanding social determinants of health and how screening patients for them helps the system identify specific needs of an individual patient.

Dr. Talai shares about how the responsive neurostimulation (RNS) system is being used to treat epilepsy and helping to improve the quality of life of pediatric patients.Disclaimer: In pediatric epilepsy, we often utilize treatments that are off label since studies are typically done in adults for medications and devices, and waiting for pediatric trials will delay utilization of good treatment options for an unknown duration.

Dr. Gaitonde and Dr. Fares share about advanced imaging for fetal heart patients and how this innovative technology can help diagnose fetal heart conditions and inform treatment for critical, postnatal interventions.

Dr. Nicholas Andersen and Dr. Karl Reyes are bringing new innovations to The Heart Center at Children's Health. Learn more about their focuses and how they are contributing to cutting-edge care for patients.

Dr. Reddy continues his work in lymphatic evaluation and intervention for pediatric cardiology patients and shares insight on two complex cases.

The Children's Health Heart Center prides themselves on their continuum of care services. The goal is to help patients reach their full potential after diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, we'll explore the neurodevelopmental programs that further the support for patients and their families, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) and tube weaning.

Dr. Laird and Dr. Lashus discuss what's on the horizon for outpatient cardiology care within The Heart Center at Children's Health.

Dr. Madsen and Dr. Griffiths discuss the new Pulmonary Hypertension Program within The Heart Center at Children's Health.

The Children's Health Rett and Related Disorders Clinic is a designated International Rett Syndrome Foundation Center of Excellence. Learn how they achieved this outstanding designation.

Dr. Madsen and Dr. Lasa discuss how data science and predictive analytics can improve outcomes for heart patients.

For children with heart conditions, home may offer feelings of safety and security, better sleep, and therefore, the best opportunity for healing. Dr. Nicolas Madsen discusses a collaborative focus to improve the transition from Cardiac ICU to inpatient to home. Learn more about the Heart Center at Children's Health and how to refer a patient at childrens.com/heart.

The Pediatric Therapeutic Endoscopy Program at Children's Health is a nationally recognized program leading the way in minimally invasive treatments and diagnostics through advanced and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. David Troendle discusses the program, including ways they are working to improve outcomes and increase access for patients. For more information about the Pediatric Therapeutic Endoscopy Program and how to refer a patient, visit childrens.com.

In 2013, Children's Health and UT Southwestern developed Texas' first and one of the nation's most comprehensive TeleNICU programs. The program connects neonatologists at Level 2 or Level 3 NICUs with UT Southwestern neonatologists and 150 clinical and surgical subspecialists at Children's Health. Dr. Jawahar Jagarapu discusses his research on the benefits of this program, from extending care to cost savings. Visit childrens.com/teleNICU to learn more.

The Urology and Neurosurgery teams at Children's Health come together to improve the quality of life for patients with spina bifida. Micah Jacobs, M.D., and Bradley Weprin, M.D., discuss their multidisciplinary and patient-centric approach to spina bifida care. Learn more about the Pediatric Spina Bifida and Neurogenic Bladder Center at Children's Health.

When it comes to treating iron deficiency anemia, experts at Children's Health have a unique perspective. Learn about their method and more.

Experts from the Nephrology team at Children's Health discuss the research that helps them examine novel treatments to improve outcomes of acute kidney injury.

When it comes to treating iron deficiency anemia, experts at Children's Health have a unique perspective. Learn about their method and more.

From assessment to diagnosis and treatment, Children's Health offers cutting-edge and personalized scoliosis care.

Experts from the Fetal Heart Center at Children's Health answer frequently asked questions about arrhythmia for providers.

Experts discuss the importance of establishing a process for the transition to adult care for pediatric patients using the discipline of neurology as an example. Learn about their process and how to set patients up for success at your clinic or hospital.

The Pediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC3) is an initiative that strives to help children hospitalized with heart conditions achieve better outcomes through traditional research and quality improvement science. Dr. Madsen, the new Chief of Cardiology and Executive Director of PAC3, shares details in this episode.

Learn more about imposter syndrome, how it can affect physicians, and ways to overcome it.

Multiple disciplines partnered to create a Lymphatic Occlusion Intervention Program to help Fontan patients overcome complications including plastic bronchitis and recurrent pleural effusions.

Each year, the Children's Health sickle cell disease program cares for approximately 900 children with various forms of sickle cell disease, often with the very treatments their researchers developed. Learn more about the state-of-the-art approaches to infection prevention, pain management and treatment of specific organ-related complications.

The Children's Health neonatal intensive care unit is one of the only NICUs in North Texas to offer a neonatal TeleTransport program, which includes the TeleCooling treatment as part of the program. Listen to learn more about TeleCooling.

Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of pediatric stroke patients, including why kids have strokes and what you can do as a physician to help.

After pediatric pulmonologists at Children’s Health saw a spike in adolescent patients referred with unusual symptoms that resembled pneumonia and viral gastroenteritis, they set out to learn why.

Research at Children’s Health fuels innovative treatment options for children facing a rare diagnosis of Bow Hunter Syndrome. Learn how neurology experts are paving the way for patients to receive specialized, multidisciplinary care.

Learn about ventricular assist devices and how Children’s Health uses them for pediatric patients in heart failure.