Pediatric Insights: Advances and Innovations with Children’s Health
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About
Pediatric Insights is a medical podcast that will explore the latest in pediatric care and research. Experts from Children’s Health will discuss advances and innovations as they encounter some of the most complex pediatric conditions.
Episodes
- MASLD in Kids: Why Pediatric Fatty Liver Is Rising
Pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is on the rise – what clinicians must know to identify, manage and act early. Learn more about MASLD .
- Telemedicine Improves Neonatal Hypothermia Care
Study shows telemedicine is as reliable as in-person exams, helping neonates in rural areas receive critical care for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Learn more about HIE.
- Vision-Sparing Therapy for Retinoblastoma
Discover how intra-arterial chemotherapy is saving children’s eyes and transforming retinoblastoma care in North Texas. Learn more about the retinoblastoma treatment here.
- Interventional Neurosurgery: An In the Know Special Edition
Join us for an “In The Know” special edition where our experts discuss the Interventional Neurosurgery Program and how it’s helping children with complex neurovascular conditions. Learn more about neurovascular care at Children’s Health. L…
- Bowel Management Program
The Bowel Management Program at Children’s Health is the only one in North Texas that offers hands-on training to patient families struggling with stool accidents. Learn more about the program here.
- Skeletal Growth Clues PCPs Shouldn’t Miss
Guidance and key skeletal growth signs that signal the need for a pediatric endocrinology referral. Learn more about pediatric endocrinology at Children’s Health. Learn more about Dr. Merchant.
- Pediatric Bleeding Disorders Treatment Program
This episode explores the Bleeding Disorders Treatment Program at Children’s Health℠ and how it provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients with bleeding and clotting disorders. Learn more about Children’s Health’s Pediatric Bleedin…
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: An In the Know Special Edition
Join us for an “In The Know” special edition where our experts discuss the Oral Maxillofacial Program and how it’s providing advanced care for children with facial and jaw conditions. Learn more about our program.
- Neonatal ECMO Program: An In the Know Special Edition
Join us for an “In The Know” special edition where our experts discuss the Neonatal ECMO Program at Children’s Health and how it’s providing lifesaving support to the smallest patients. Learn more about Dr. Gillory. Learn more about Dr. Ma…
- Pediatric Psychiatry: Day Treatment Program
In this episode, we explore how a specialty behavioral health program at Children’s Health is providing intensive, structured care while giving kids the support they need to thrive. Learn more about Dr. Stone.
- Gamma Knife® Surgery for Brain Tumors
In this episode, we discuss how Gamma Knife radiosurgery is transforming care for patients with brain tumors and arteriovenous malformations. Learn more about Bradley Weprin, MD
- Gene-Based Therapy for Lafora Disease
In this episode, we discuss the first-in-human gene-based therapy for Lafora disease: A landmark in Pediatric Neurogenetics. Learn more about Berge Minassian, MD
- Sleep Disorders In Children With Cystic Fibrosis
This episode focuses on obstructive sleep apnea in children with cystic fibrosis and the critical need for proactive screening. Learn more about Dr. Shakkottai.
- Pediatric Mental Health: An In the Know Special Edition
Join us for an “In The Know” special edition where our experts discuss the growing need to provide critical mental health support for children and teens. Learn more about Dr. Browne .
- Sleep Disorders Center: An In the Know Special Edition
This episode of “In the Know” features conversations with Chief Medical Executive Dai Chung, M.D., and S. Kamal Naqvi, M.D., Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Physician at Children’s Health and Professor at UT Southwestern Medical…
- NSQIP-Pediatric Hospital Designation
The Plano Pectus Clinic at Children’s Health earned the NSQIP-Pediatric hospital designation for exemplary outcomes in pediatric surgery. Learn more here.
- Importance of T1D Autoantibody Screening
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 g…
- Impacts of Candida in Pediatric Cancer
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…
- Measles Outbreak: Clinical Guidance
Infectious disease experts at Children’s Health discuss the evolving measles outbreak in Texas. In an era where many health care professionals have never encountered a measles case, it’s vital to recognize the signs early. This episode gui…
- MEG-Guided Treatment For Pediatric Epilepsy
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 trans…
- Behavioral Health Vehicles Program
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 healt…
- New Study Informs Care for Bariatric Patient
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 an…
- Complex Heart Valve 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 Advancements in Digital Technologies for Type 1 Diabetes
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.
- Multidisciplinary Care at the Cystic Fibrosis Program
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.
- How Acetaminophen Induces Metabolic Acidosis in Children
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.
- How Physicians Can Inform Congenital Heart Patients on Exercise
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 .
- Multidisciplinary Care for Colorectal and Pelvic Defects
Learn how the Colorectal and Pelvic Center provides highly specialized, multidisciplinary care for children with complex bowel and pelvic defects.
- ACS Certification
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 .
- MMP-7 Blood Test for Biliary Atresia
Dr. Pandurangi shares about the innovative matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) blood test for diagnosing biliary atresia in babies. Order an MMP-7 test and learn more at Childrens.com/GI .
- Groundbreaking Gene Therapies for DMD
Discover how innovative gene therapies are being used to treat and improve the quality of life for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
- New Unsedated Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) Procedure
TNE is a minimally invasive procedure that allows patients to undergo esophageal and gastric examinations without the need for anesthesia.
- New Drug, Tzield, Delays the Onset of Type 1 Diabetes
Dr. Choudhary talks about Tzield, how it’s being used to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes and how Children’s Health SM is one of the first pediatric hospitals to offer this treatment.
- Improving Care and Outcomes for Neonates with Seizures
Dr. Dolce shares about early detection, innovative treatments and how to tackle widespread challenges in neonatal seizure care.
- Addressing the Stigma and Treatments for Childhood Obesity
Dr. Krishnan talks about childhood obesity and the best weight loss medications for children.
- A Shift in NeuroNICU Care for Preterm Infants
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 knowle…
- New Approach in Norwood Reduces Risks and Improves Survival Rate
Dr. Andersen shares about the advances in Norwood used to help reduce surgical risks for newborns with congenital heart diseases.
- Screening for Social Determinants of Health
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.
- The Innovative Use of RNS in Treating Pediatric Epilepsy
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 a…
- Advancements in Fetal Heart Imaging
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.
- Expanding Cardiac Surgical Care
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.
- Lymphatic Intervention for Congenital Heart Patients
Dr. Reddy continues his work in lymphatic evaluation and intervention for pediatric cardiology patients and shares insight on two complex cases.
- Neurodevelopmental Programs Further the Continuum of Care for Cardiology Patients
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…
- Outpatient Cardiology Care at Children’s Health
Dr. Laird and Dr. Lashus discuss what’s on the horizon for outpatient cardiology care within The Heart Center at Children’s Health.
- Building the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Children’s Health
Dr. Madsen and Dr. Griffiths discuss the new Pulmonary Hypertension Program within The Heart Center at Children’s Health.
- Becoming an International Rett Syndrome Foundation Center of Excellence
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.
- Data Science and Predictive Analytics in Cardiology
Dr. Madsen and Dr. Lasa discuss how data science and predictive analytics can improve outcomes for heart patients.
- From Hospital to Home: Improving the Outpatient Transition for Pediatric 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 IC…
- Improving Outcomes with Pediatric Therapeutic Endoscopy
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 t…
- Benefits of the TeleNICU Program
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…