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Aquapheresis Therapy: Treatment for Renal Failure in Newborns
At one time, newborns with diseased or absent kidneys had few options other than adult-sized dialysis machines. Today, aquapheresis therapy is a treatment option to provide renal support for neonates. In 2020, St. Louis Children’s Hospital began using aquapheresis therapy to care for babies with...
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Clubfoot: Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes
About one baby in every 1,000 in the United States is born with clubfoot, a congenital foot deformity where the foot points downward with toes turned inward and the foot bottom twisted inward. Clubfoot is one of the most common congenital foot deformities. Almost half of babies diagnosed with...
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Navigating COVID-19 and the Vaccine in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
While the coronavirus pandemic spread across the world, information about the impact of COVID-19 and pregnant and breastfeeding women was continuously evolving. And now, with the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, there are many new questions and considerations for Ob/Gyns and healthcare…
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Pediatric Obesity and the Healthy Start Clinic
Childhood obesity is a significant problem across our country, leading to serious long-term health issues for those at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control, for children and adolescents aged 2 - 19 years, the prevalence of obesity was 18.5% and affected about 13.7 million children…
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New Clinic Cares for MIS-C Patients
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) is a rare but serious complication associated with COVID-19. First recognized in April 2020, MIS-C has now been diagnosed in more than 1288 children across the country as of December 4, 2020 according to the CDC. The syndrome can affect multiple organs,...
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Pediatric Toxicology and Lead Clinic
From the accidental ingestion of grandma’s blood pressure medication to novel drug exposures in adolescents, the Washington University toxicology service cared for many patients at the bedside in 2020. Although many patients with an acute ingestion may require referral to a healthcare facility,...
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Helpful Apps for Busy Physicians
As mobile technology advances, many health care providers are relying on smartphone apps to help manage their busy schedules. Dr. Tosin Adeyanju joins the show to talk about the best apps for managing evidence-based medicine updates, finding and utilizing point-of-care resources, managing…
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Pediatric Heart Center Telemedicine Program
Technological advancements in telemedicine have paved the way for safe, secure, face-to-face pediatric cardiology visits in the comfort and convenience of a patient’s home. The St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center offers telemedicine visits for pediatric heart patients…
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After Hours Convenient Care: COVID Update
St. Louis Children’s After Hours offers convenient medical care for children’s illnesses and injuries when their pediatrician’s office is closed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, After Hours has made changes to their processes and services to ensure the safety of patients, families and staff while...
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Specialized Care for Severe Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, more than 6.2 million children under age 18 have asthma. For many, asthma is manageable through quick-relief and long-term controller medications. For some children, however, asthma is...
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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Early reports of a multi-system inflammatory disorder in children with COVID-19 began in April 2020 in the United Kingdom. Since then, cases have appeared throughout the United States including our region. Known as “Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)”, the illness is...
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Virtual Pediatric Respiratory ED Visits
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us are delivering care to our pediatric population. In an effort to keep patients, families and caregivers safe from possible exposure to the virus, St. Louis Children's Hospital is now offering virtual ED visits for pediatric patients who are...
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Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the kidney’s progressive inability to perform its functions such as removing waste and toxins, regulating vitamins and minerals, releasing hormones and vitamins that regulate the level of red blood cells, help control blood pressure and regulate the amount…
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Debunking the Myths About Transkids
While transgender people have experienced growing visibility and acceptance in recent years, there’s still considerable confusion about even the most basic facts about trans people, gender identity and gender expression. What does it mean to be transgender versus transsexual? Are kids too young…
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Tuberculosis in Childhood
Tuberculosis is the top infectious disease worldwide, with an estimated 1.1 million new cases in children reported in 2018. While rates of tuberculosis remain low in the US, children are at high risk of developing disease if infected. Dr. Rachel Orscheln joins the show to discuss global trends in...
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Social Media: The Good, The Bad, And What Do We Tell Our Teens
While recent studies suggest prolonged social media use can lead to anxiety and depression among teens, other studies show these platforms can have a positive effect on personal creative expression, peer connection and digital literacy. The pros and cons of social media usage are significant, so...
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Gender-Neutral Pronouns: What They Mean and How to Use Them
Past societal norms and formal education taught us that pronoun usage had rules based on a binary male/female and singular/plural framework. However, this framework often leads to misgendering people whose identity is nonbinary, including members of the transgender, genderqueer and gender...
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Advancements in Pediatric Urologic Surgery
The urology specialists at St. Louis Children's Hospital perform some of the most technologically advanced procedures when treating children, and is one of only a few pediatric facilities in the country—and the only one in the St. Louis region—to offer robotic surgery for children needing…
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How to Manage the Itchy, Painful Effects of Infantile Eczema
Infantile Eczema (atopic dermatitis) can show up as dry, scaly patches on a baby's skin, often during their first few months. Babies can get the condition virtually anywhere on their bodies, but most often, it affects their cheeks, chin and joints of their arms and legs. While most babies outgrow...
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New Study Aims to Evaluate Penicillin Allergies in Kids
For children with a history of penicillin allergy, new evidence suggests a vast majority of kids could be “de-labeled” after undergoing a risk assessment and oral challenge in the pediatric emergency room. George Hoganson, MD, a Washington University emergency medicine fellow at St. Louis...
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Continuum of Care Provided by the St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center
Pediatric cardiologists at the St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center care for more children with heart disease than any other center in the region. With extensive experience treating children with common to complex heart issues, from cardiac surgeries and cardiac...
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Opioid Epidemic Update
Devastating consequences of the opioid epidemic include increases in opioid misuse and related overdoses, as well as the rising incidence of newborns experiencing withdrawal syndrome due to opioid use and abuse during pregnancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 130 people…
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Spike In Lung Disease Cases Shines Light On The Dangers Of Vaping
The Centers for Disease Control recently linked a current lung disease outbreak to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vape devices. These devices have rapidly become the most common tobacco products used by teens, driven in large part by marketing and advertising by e-cigarette companies…
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Neurorehabilitation Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
The neurorehabilitation program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is designed to address the needs of children and adolescents who have suffered severe injury or illness. In-patient rehabilitation is available for children age 6 months and older whose illness or injury has resulted in impaired...
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Meet Trish Lollo, New President of St. Louis Children's Hospital
Earlier this month, St. Louis Children's Hospital welcomed Trish Lollo, former president of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, as its new president. Listen as Trish gives a glimpse into the journey that led her to St Louis, and her vision for St. Louis Children's Hospital.
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New Advancements in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation
Traditionally, cochlear implants are only provided to children with severe-to-profound hearing loss in both ears. At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the cochlear implant program is one of the only in the area—and one of few in the nation—providing cochlear implants to children with single-sided...
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Kyphosis in the Pediatric Patient
A normal spine, when viewed from behind appears straight. However, a spine affected by kyphosis shows evidence of a forward curvature of the vertebrae in the upper back area, giving the child an abnormally rounded or "humpback" appearance. Children whose curvature exceeds a limited range of...
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Children's Therapy Services Now Available Near Progress West Hospital
The St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Therapy Services provides occupational, physical and speech therapy within an individualized state-of-the-art model of care in conjunction with world class physicians and medical practices. As a highly trained pediatric team with an international...
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Pediatric Sleep Center Expands to Meet Demands of Growing Patient Population
Good sleep is essential to a child's health and well-being, but not all kids get the recommended amount that their bodies need. For issues that require care from a specialist, the Sleep Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, meets the…
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Young Athlete Center Offers Sports Safety Series to Help Reduce Injury Risk
As kids continue to focus on one sport early on and playing it year-round, sometimes on multiple teams at once, overuse injuries have increased dramatically over the past decade. Tom McGowan discusses how The Washington University and St. Louis Children's Young Athlete Center has developed a…
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Cannabinoid Use in Pediatrics, Part 3: FAQs From Parents and How to Address Them
In the final segment of this 3-part series on Cannabinoid Use in Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer Griffith discusses addressing parents’ concerns and other frequently asked questions about the use of cannabinoids for childhood conditions or illnesses.
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Cannabinoid Use in Pediatrics, Part 2: The Epilepsy Case Study
In Part 2 of our 3 part series on Cannabinoid Use in Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer Griffith, a Washington University Pediatric neurologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses the case study that started the national conversation over the use of cannabinoids to treat pediatric epilepsy patients,...
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Cannabinoid Use in Pediatrics, Part 1: What is CBD?
Although marijuana and its derivatives are currently Schedule 1 substances per the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), many states have relaxed their legislation to allow use. In this 3 part series on Cannabinoid Use in Pediatrics, Jennifer Griffith, MD, PhD discusses how more recently, the...
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New Program "Bridges" the Rehabilitation Gap for Young Athletes
Many young athletes are unprepared to fully participate in sports without risk of injury. Paul Jenkins PT, MSPT, OCS shares that whether an athlete has decreased strength following an injury, has had surgery, or just lacks optimal strength and coordination, the Washington University and St. Louis...
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Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida (Myelomeningocele)
Fetal surgery for myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida, is an extremely delicate surgical procedure where fetal surgeons open the uterus and close the opening in the baby's back while they are still in the womb. Fetal spina bifida surgery is shown to offer significantly better...
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St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Pediatric Orthopedic Locations and Services
The pediatric orthopedic program at St. Louis Children’s is one of the largest in the Midwest, caring for nearly 30,000 pediatric patients each year. Staying at the forefront of this care means adapting to differing methods by which patients and families receive our services. Consequently,...
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Treating Children With Congenital Scoliosis
Congenital scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that is caused by a defect that was present at birth. It occurs in only 1 in 10,000 newborns and is much less common than the type of scoliosis that begins in adolescence. Even though congenital scoliosis is present at birth, it is…
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Fetal Surgery for Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a rare, serious condition that can occur in pregnancies when identical twins share a placenta. Abnormal blood vessel connections form in the placenta and allow blood to flow unevenly between the babies. One twin ? called the donor – becomes dehydrated; and...
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CARE (Clinic for Acceptance, Recovery and Empowerment) in Pregnancy
CARE (Clinic for Acceptance, Recovery, and Empowerment) in pregnancy is one of only two programs in St. Louis that offer prenatal care, substance abuse treatment and extended postpartum support for pregnant women facing the challenges of an opioid use disorder. Hayley Friedman, MD and Jeannie...
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Washington University Pediatric Multispecialty Centers Continue to Open in Community
As St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University pediatricians continue to expand pediatric services within our communities, patients and families are now provided with even more options to access the expertise of Washington University pediatric doctors. Mark Lowe, MD, PhD discusses the...
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Palliative Care in the Pediatric Population
Palliative care is often misunderstood. Oftentimes palliative care is associated with end-of-life (hospice) care or “giving up.” In reality, palliative care together with curative treatment is appropriate for any stage of illness. Joan Rosenbaum, MD , part of the Pediatric Advanced Care Team…
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A Closer Look at the Importance of Ethics in Health Care
Doing the right thing is often simple and clear. We find the medical problem and we do all we can to heal, to comfort, and make life better for our young patients and their families. But sometimes doing the right thing isn’t easy, simple or clear. In addition to medical questions, families and...
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Motion Analysis Center for Gait Evaluation
Motion analysis technology and expertise in interpreting findings and making recommendations are vital components in helping kids in need achieve the greatest mobility possible. Pooya Hosseinzadeh, MD discusses the newly-opened Motion Analysis Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital which aims to...
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Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Program at Children's
Although many adolescents today are overweight, there are some teens whose extreme obesity causes serious medical complications, including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome, just to name a few. These teens often are unable to lose weight through diet and exercise.…
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3D Spine Modeling for Spinal Deformities
As 3D technology transforms health care and becomes more commonly used, St. Louis Children’s Hospital now has “in-house” 3D printing capabilities. Munish Gupta, MD, Washington University orthopedic spine surgeon, discusses this technology and how it has been life-changing for patients with spinal...
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New Concussion Recommendations for Kids
Sport-related concussion is a “hot topic” in the media and in medicine. It is a common injury that is likely underreported by pediatric and adolescent athletes. Mark Halstead, MD, SLCH’s leading expert on concussions, discusses the AAP’s updated concussion recommendations to support children and...
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Spondylolysis in Children
An increasing number of boys and girls are playing recreational and organized sports. As a result, there is a rise in the number of overuse injuries seen among children and adolescents. The majority of sports and overuse injuries are due to minor trauma involving soft tissue injuries--injuries…
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What to Expect at the 2019 Spring Clinical Pediatric Update
The 2019 Clinical Pediatric Update is designed to offer the primary care provider clinical approaches to problems common in pediatric and adolescent practice. Expect to explore current recommendations in adolescent medicine, urology, dermatology, endocrinology, allergy and pulmonary, psychiatry,...
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STDs and Birth Control
Mary Fournier, MD, MPH, discusses the current state of STDs and birth control in the millennial generation. She shares what has changed, any new methods available and how pediatricians can help frame this conversation for parents and patients.
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Exercise Physiology Lab at St. Louis Children's Hospital
For children diagnosed with congenital heart disease, physical activities may come with limitations. The St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center combines the benefits of exercise with the expertise of pediatric cardiologists specializing in exercise physiology to aid children...
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