Pediatrics - Cardiovascular Update

Ep 196 Pediatric Meningitis Recognition, Workup and Management

ECG Cases

JULY 8, 2024

In this episode: recognition, risk stratification, decision tools, indications for lumbar puncture in the febrile pediatric patient, tips and trick on performing LPs in children, and ED management of pediatric meningitis. and many more.

Pediatrics

Stacie Bell, PhD: Adverse Childhood Experiences in Pediatric SLE

HCPLive

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Stacie Bell, PhD, highlights the lasting effects of childhood adversities in patients with pediatric lupus.

Pediatrics

Ochsner Children’s Hospital Advocates to Close the Gap in Pediatric Heart Care

DAIC

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 02/21/2024 - 19:10 February 21, 2024 — Ochsner Children's Hospital , ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery, is raising awareness of the need for more pediatric-specific heart devices. Yet, research and innovation in this field has not kept pace.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Hospital Heart Failure Transplant

Geographic Disparities Persist in Access to Pediatric Eye Care in US

HCPLive

APRIL 11, 2024

The geographic distribution of pediatric optometrists and ophthalmologists substantially overlaps in the US in 2023.

Pediatrics

Marla Dubinsky, MD: Using Off-Label Treatments to Address the Unmet Need in Pediatric IBD

HCPLive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Marla Dubinsky, MD, discusses the use of off-label upadacitinib in pediatric IBD patients and the importance of this research due to delays in pediatric drug approvals.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Research

Revolutionary Genomic Study Sheds Light on Immune Microenvironment in Transplanted Pediatric Hearts

DAIC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

© THE TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE 2024 milla1cf Tue, 02/13/2024 - 17:56 February 13, 2024 — Pediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure. Our approach offers an unprecedented level of detail," said Dr. Martin. "We

Transplant

Transplant Pediatrics Heart Transplant Research

Treatment of Asthma in Pediatric Patients

HCPLive

JUNE 20, 2024

Robert Sporter, MD, explores the differences in treatment approaches between adult and pediatric populations, focusing on allergy-based asthma treatments such as allergen immunotherapy and biologics, and their specific applications in managing asthma in children.

Pediatrics

Advancements in Pediatric Psoriasis Treatment, with Lisa Swanson, MD

HCPLive

JUNE 7, 2024

Lisa Swanson, MD, discusses the recent advancements in pediatric dermatology and emphasizes the importance of correctly diagnosing conditions to improve patient outcomes.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Outcomes

Robert Wood, MD: Impact of Omalizumab Approval on Management of Pediatric Food Allergy

HCPLive

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Robert Wood, MD, discusses how the FDA approval of omalizumab (Xolair) changes the management of pediatric food allergy and what type of hurdles to optimal uptake the community may encounter.

Pediatrics

Study Highlights Strategies for Treatment Adherence in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

HCPLive

OCTOBER 11, 2024

These data highlight barriers to pediatric treatments for eczema, providing potential strategies for caregivers and patients for adherence improvement.

Pediatrics

OMI in a pediatric patient? Teenagers do get acute coronary occlusion, so don't automatically dismiss the idea.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Acute coronary syndrome in a pediatric patient? An ECG was perfomed on arrival to our ED: NSR with ST elevation II,III, aVF with reciprocal depression in aVL Would you refer this pediatric patient for emergent PCI? World J Pediatr. The workup at the transferring hospital yielded elevated troponin I at 18.1 Epub 2021 May 20.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Pericarditis COVID-19 Congenital Heart Disease

EM Quick Hits 53 Postpartum Hemorrhage, Serotonin Syndrome, TBI Herniation Syndromes, Ulcerative Colitis, Pediatric C-Spine Immobilization, Global EM

ECG Cases

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on update to ED management of postpartum hemorrhage, Nour Khatib on serotonin syndrome and its mimics, Katie Lin on an approach to recognition and management of severe TBI and brain herniation syndromes, Hans Rosenberg on the ED management of ulcerative colitis, Heather Cary on pediatric c-spine (..)

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Hemorrhage

Black Pediatric Patients with Hidradenitits Suppurativa Report Worse Income Status, Health Risks

HCPLive

MARCH 8, 2024

New data presented at AAD 2024 highlights challenges in financial status, insurance and comorbidities among black pediatric patients with HS.

Pediatrics

Contemporary review on pediatric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: insights into detection and management

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2024

Over the past decade, guidelines on the screening, diagnostic, and management protocols of pediatric primary (i.e., Important revisions include changes to the appropriate screening age, the role of cardiac MRI (CMR) in HCM diagnosis, and the introduction of individualized pediatric SCD risk assessment models like HCM Risk-kids and PRIMaCY.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Cardiomyopathy Heart Failure Exercise

Machine Perfusion Could Help Address Transplant Crisis for Pediatric Liver Diseases

HCPLive

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

New data from the UNOS database presented at NASPGHAN 2024 details characteristics and outcomes of pediatric liver transplant patients receiving machine perfused organs.

Transplant

Transplant Pediatrics Outcomes

EM Quick Hits 50 Normal Unenhanced CT Renal Colic DDx, Perichondritis, Magnesium in Pediatric Asthma, Steroids for Pneumonia, OMI Cath Lab Activation

ECG Cases

JULY 18, 2023

The post EM Quick Hits 50 Normal Unenhanced CT Renal Colic DDx, Perichondritis, Magnesium in Pediatric Asthma, Steroids for Pneumonia, OMI Cath Lab Activation appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Chest Pain Atrial Fibrillation STEMI

Tennessee children's hospital, medical school tap pediatric surgery chief

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

JULY 18, 2024

have named Bret Mettler, MD, as the new chief of pediatric cardiac surgery and executive co-director of the Le Bonheur and UT Health Science Center Heart Institute. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, both based in Memphis, Tenn.,

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Hospital

Despite Acceptance of Medicaid by Pediatric Dermatologists, Access Issues Remain

HCPLive

JULY 1, 2024

These data suggest differences in Medicaid-accepting pediatric dermatologist access based on such factors as geographic area and density of pediatric dermatologists per county.

Medicaid

Medicaid Pediatrics

3 Tried and True Methods of Pediatric Eczema Management

HCPLive

MARCH 7, 2024

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, reviews prescription and at-home care strategies for pediatric atopic dermatitis, as well as the best measures of disease monitoring.

Pediatrics

Vanderbilt pediatric cardiology chief stepping down

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Scott Baldwin, MD, will step down as chief of the division of pediatric cardiology and co-director of the Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Nashville, Tenn.-based based Vanderbilt University.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Hospital

Oklahoma hospital opens state's 1st pediatric heart transplant program

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

MARCH 6, 2024

Oklahoma City-based Oklahoma Children's Hospital is the first in the state to open a pediatric heart transplant program, ABC affiliate KOCO reported March 5.

Heart Transplant

Heart Transplant Transplant Pediatrics Hospital

Dupilumab's Role in Managing Pediatric EoE, with Evan Dellon, MD, MPH

HCPLive

JANUARY 25, 2024

We sat down with Evan Dellon, MD, MPH, to discuss the use of dupilumab in pediatric EoE patients, with the agent gaining FDA approval as the first and only indication for this patient population on January 25, 2024.

Pediatrics

Pediatric Lipid Screening

HCPLive

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Panelists discuss how pediatric lipid screening remains underutilized despite current recommendations and explore practical strategies to increase screening rates and identify cardiovascular risk factors early in childhood.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Risk Factors

Genomic study sheds light on immune microenvironment in transplanted pediatric hearts

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Pediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure. While the procedure offers hope, the long-term outcomes for these young patients remain suboptimal due to allograft rejection and graft failure.

Transplant

Transplant Pediatrics Heart Transplant Heart Failure

Gildeuretinol for Stargardt Secures FDA Rare Pediatric, Fast Track Status

HCPLive

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

FDA grants Rare Pediatric Disease, Fast Track designations to gildeuretinol, aiming to accelerate treatment for Stargardt disease.

Pediatrics

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Not Linked to Procedure Volume

HCPLive

JANUARY 29, 2024

A real-world analysis in the United States suggests hospital volume may not be the lone predictor of outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Outcomes Hospital

FDA Expands Indication for Impella Heart Pumps for Pediatric Patients

DAIC

DECEMBER 18, 2024

12, 2024 Physicians have a new treatment option for many of the sickest pediatric patients with heart failure andcardiogenic shock. and Impella CP, both left-sided heart pumps, for pediatric patients with symptomatic ADHF and cardiogenic shock. with SmartAssist tim.hodson Wed, 12/18/2024 - 14:06 Dec.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Cardiogenic Shock Heart Failure Quality of Life

Clinical Quiz: Methotrexate for Pediatric Dermatoses

HCPLive

MARCH 7, 2024

In recognition of the Pre-AAD 2024 meeting, take our quiz based on Society for Pediatric Dermatology resources.

Pediatrics

Columbia launches $50M pediatric heart center

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

MARCH 4, 2024

New York City-based Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons launched its $50 million pediatric cardiovascular innovation center.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Innovation

Wisconsin hospitals partner on pediatric cardiology

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

DECEMBER 4, 2024

"UW Health Kids and Children's Wisconsin join forces to enhance pediatric cardiac care, including research and training. Partnership expected to last 10 years w

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Hospital Research

Study Highlights Patient, Caregiver Burden in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis in Japan

HCPLive

JULY 3, 2024

This analysis explores the burden level in pediatric and adolescent eczema patients within Japan, highlighting associated burden on caregivers/families and other factors.

Pediatrics

FDA Approves Sodium Oxybate for Cataplexy, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Pediatric Narcolepsy

HCPLive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Following the approval of sodium oxybate for cataplexy in adults with cataplexy, the FDA approves this indication for the pediatric population.

Pediatrics

Hot Topics in Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology in the Year 2023

American College of Cardiology

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This year saw exciting developments in the treatment of pediatric and congenital heart disease. Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) continued to dominate the field of interventional cardiology.

Congenital

Congenital Pediatrics Congenital Heart Disease Interventional Cardiology

Amy Paller, MD: What Treatments Can Be Used in Pediatric Patients with Eczema?

HCPLive

JUNE 9, 2024

In her RAD conference interview, Paller describes several treatments featured in her talk on the subject of pediatric eczema.

Pediatrics

Long Time Coming: Pediatric Gastroenterologists React to New Dupilumab EoE Approval

HCPLive

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Following the January 25, 2024 approval of dupilumab for eosinophilic esophagitis in patients 1-11 years of age, a trio of pediatric gastroenterologists shares their thoughts on the new indication, their anticipated priority of use, and potential hurdles to optimal treatment uptake.

Pediatrics

Julie Khlevner, MD: Linaclotide for Pediatric Functional Constipation

HCPLive

JANUARY 17, 2024

We sat down with Julie Khlevner, MD, to discuss new efficacy endpoint data from the phase 3 study used to support the FDA approval of linaclotide for pediatric functional constipation.

Pediatrics

Atopic March in Pediatric Patients

HCPLive

JUNE 20, 2024

Shahzad Mustafa, MD, examines the pediatric atopic march, a phenomenon characterized by the sequential development of wheezing, asthma, and food allergies in children, discussing the progression and interrelationship of these conditions.

Pediatrics

Impact of nitric oxide via cardiopulmonary bypass on pediatric heart surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 18, 2024

The impact of nitric oxide (NO) administered via cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on pediatric heart surgery remains controversial. The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive systematic review and m.

Pediatrics

Policy Changes Boost Survival in Pediatric Liver Transplants

HCPLive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The study found that, following gradual policy changes, children with acute liver failure requiring a transplant now face a reduced risk of both mortality and graft failure from 1989.

Transplant

Transplant Pediatrics

Graded Oral Challenge Safe, Effective for Pediatric Macrolide Allergy

HCPLive

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This research letter suggests that direct GOC may be considered efficacious for pediatric patients reporting non-severe symptoms which are skin-limited during a macrolide treatment.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Research

VUMC pediatric cardiology chief steps down

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

OCTOBER 16, 2024

David Bichell, MD, has stepped down as chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and co-director of the Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Nashville, Tenn.-based based Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Hospital

Artificial intelligence-assisted echocardiographic monitoring in pediatric patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

BackgroundPercutaneous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is administered to pediatric patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. Additionally, raw data images of apical 2-chamber and 4-chamber views were utilized for EF assessment via a Pediatric ECMO Quantification machine learning-enabled AI (automated-EF).ResultsThere

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Cardiogenic Shock Cardiac Arrest Echocardiogram

OU Health hospital performs 1st pediatric heart transplant in decades

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

OCTOBER 10, 2024

"Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health performs first pediatric heart transplant in decades, reviving program and becoming only center in state."

Heart Transplant

Heart Transplant Transplant Pediatrics Hospital

J&J Submits sBLA for Golimumab (Simponi) for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

HCPLive

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The sBLA seeks to expand golimumabs approval for UC to include pediatric patients 2 years of age and is supported by data from the PURSUIT program.

Pediatrics

Ep 196 Pediatric Meningitis Recognition, Workup and Management

Stacie Bell, PhD: Adverse Childhood Experiences in Pediatric SLE

Ochsner Children’s Hospital Advocates to Close the Gap in Pediatric Heart Care

Geographic Disparities Persist in Access to Pediatric Eye Care in US

Marla Dubinsky, MD: Using Off-Label Treatments to Address the Unmet Need in Pediatric IBD

Revolutionary Genomic Study Sheds Light on Immune Microenvironment in Transplanted Pediatric Hearts

Treatment of Asthma in Pediatric Patients

Advancements in Pediatric Psoriasis Treatment, with Lisa Swanson, MD

Robert Wood, MD: Impact of Omalizumab Approval on Management of Pediatric Food Allergy

Study Highlights Strategies for Treatment Adherence in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

OMI in a pediatric patient? Teenagers do get acute coronary occlusion, so don't automatically dismiss the idea.

EM Quick Hits 53 Postpartum Hemorrhage, Serotonin Syndrome, TBI Herniation Syndromes, Ulcerative Colitis, Pediatric C-Spine Immobilization, Global EM

Black Pediatric Patients with Hidradenitits Suppurativa Report Worse Income Status, Health Risks

Contemporary review on pediatric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: insights into detection and management

Machine Perfusion Could Help Address Transplant Crisis for Pediatric Liver Diseases

EM Quick Hits 50 Normal Unenhanced CT Renal Colic DDx, Perichondritis, Magnesium in Pediatric Asthma, Steroids for Pneumonia, OMI Cath Lab Activation

Tennessee children's hospital, medical school tap pediatric surgery chief

Despite Acceptance of Medicaid by Pediatric Dermatologists, Access Issues Remain

3 Tried and True Methods of Pediatric Eczema Management

Vanderbilt pediatric cardiology chief stepping down

Oklahoma hospital opens state's 1st pediatric heart transplant program

Dupilumab's Role in Managing Pediatric EoE, with Evan Dellon, MD, MPH

Pediatric Lipid Screening

Genomic study sheds light on immune microenvironment in transplanted pediatric hearts

Gildeuretinol for Stargardt Secures FDA Rare Pediatric, Fast Track Status

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Not Linked to Procedure Volume

FDA Expands Indication for Impella Heart Pumps for Pediatric Patients

Clinical Quiz: Methotrexate for Pediatric Dermatoses

Columbia launches $50M pediatric heart center

Wisconsin hospitals partner on pediatric cardiology

Study Highlights Patient, Caregiver Burden in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis in Japan

FDA Approves Sodium Oxybate for Cataplexy, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Pediatric Narcolepsy

Hot Topics in Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology in the Year 2023

Amy Paller, MD: What Treatments Can Be Used in Pediatric Patients with Eczema?

Long Time Coming: Pediatric Gastroenterologists React to New Dupilumab EoE Approval

Julie Khlevner, MD: Linaclotide for Pediatric Functional Constipation

Atopic March in Pediatric Patients

Impact of nitric oxide via cardiopulmonary bypass on pediatric heart surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Policy Changes Boost Survival in Pediatric Liver Transplants

Graded Oral Challenge Safe, Effective for Pediatric Macrolide Allergy

VUMC pediatric cardiology chief steps down

Artificial intelligence-assisted echocardiographic monitoring in pediatric patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

OU Health hospital performs 1st pediatric heart transplant in decades

J&J Submits sBLA for Golimumab (Simponi) for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

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