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Machine Perfusion Could Help Address Transplant Crisis for Pediatric Liver Diseases

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

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Ep 196 Pediatric Meningitis Recognition, Workup and Management

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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.

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Study Highlights Strategies for Treatment Adherence in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

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

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Gildeuretinol for Stargardt Secures FDA Rare Pediatric, Fast Track Status

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

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VUMC pediatric cardiology chief steps down

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

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.

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Treatment of Asthma in Pediatric Patients

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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.

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

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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.