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January 30, 2025
New study identifies potential biomarker for future treatment of HIE
New study reveals newborns with hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy (HIE) have lower levels of inter-alpha inhibitor protein (IAIP). This key anti-inflammatory protein may unlock future diagnostics and treatments to save newborns with HIE.
January 30, 2025
Case study: Are hybrid ORs the new gold-standard for neurosurgery?
Case study: A child with a giant cerebral aneurysm needed surgery to avoid a catastrophic rupture. A new, hybrid OR at Children’s Health was used to prevent delays, reduce risks and achieve an extraordinary outcome.
January 27, 2025
Pioneering limb salvage surgery for children with bone cancer
Orthopedic surgeons at Children’s Health use advanced techniques and customized implants to reconstruct limbs for children with pediatric bone cancer. These innovations reduce the need for follow-up surgeries, speeds up recovery and limits pain after surgery.
January 27, 2025
Managing liver injury after gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a debilitating disease with limited treatments. Gene therapies like Elevidys offer life-changing results, but come with risks, including liver and organ damage. Children’s Health contributed to a national panel creating protocols for managing treatment-related side effects.
January 27, 2025
Effective strategies to combat dangerous effects of vaping in teens
The Pulmonology department at Children’s Health share clinical strategies to address the harmful effects of e-cigarettes and vaping in children and teens. Gain insights on provider resources, how to engage parents, presenting symptoms and how to prevent vaping-related lung injury.
January 15, 2025
Identifying risk factors for adverse outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis
Endocrinologists at Children’s Health discovered patients with diabetic ketoacidosis are at higher risk for adverse outcomes. The study assessed clinical data to identify risk factors, which is informing patient care and improving outcomes for children with diabetes.
