The clinical application of a novel algorithm in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit can alert patients’ care team in real-time when the risk for cardiac arrest is likely.
Read MoreWhat’s Next for Pediatric-Scaled Continuous-Flow Total Artificial Heart
Biomedical engineers have developed a self-regulating pediatric continuous-flow total artificial heart that is small enough to be placed in infants. The device, which is still being tested, holds promise but faces challenges. Kioytaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD, explains how the device works, the challenges specific to creating and marketing the device, and his lab’s next steps.
App Refines the Art of Diagnosing Pediatric Musculoskeletal Pain
Timely diagnosis of joint pain causing pediatric musculoskeletal conditions is an important skill to develop in medical students and residents. Pediatric rheumatologist Angela Robinson, MD, MPH, is developing an online simulation game to facilitate self-guided learning.
Intrauterine Myelomeningocele Repair Reduces Neurological Damage in the Tiniest Patients
More than 2 dozen Cleveland Clinic Children’s specialists collaborated to develop best practices in intrauterine myelomeningocele repairs. In this article, Dr. Darrell Cass and his team discuss the program’s first fetal surgeries, from anesthetizing both mother and fetus, to fetal monitoring and the first incision.
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Pilot Telemedicine Program in Neonatology Expands Access and Drives Patient Engagement
Virtual visits are convenient for families while giving neonatologists insight into family life that they may not see in the office. Dr. Ajith Mathew, a Cleveland Clinic Children’s neonatologist, discusses his experience implementing telemedicine.
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Concussion App Identifies Red Flag Symptoms and Streamlines Injury Reporting
A variety of medical providers may evaluate and care for an injured athlete, making care continuity challenging. Jay Alberts, PhD, explains how the Cleveland Clinic Concussion Application (C3 app) can help.
3-D Model Aids Complex Pediatric Heart Surgery
A highly detailed three-dimensional replica of a newborn girl’s severely malformed and defective heart enabled Cleveland Clinic Children’s surgeons to plan and execute a challenging two-stage repair.
Ultrasound as a Diagnostic Tool in Pediatric Rheumatology: Differentiating Between Types of Inflammatory Arthritis
Ultrasound technology in the hands of a pediatric rheumatologist has several advantages. A Cleveland Clinic expert explains.
High-Fidelity Lung Simulator Offers Unique Research and Training Opportunities for Physicians
At Cleveland Clinic’s third annual State of the Art Reviews in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Oct. 18-20), neonatologist Ibrahim Sammour, MD, and his colleagues will demonstrate the practical utility of a high-fidelity lung simulator,
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Certified to Provide First FDA-Approved CAR-T Cell Therapy for Certain Leukemias
Rabi Hanna, MD, Chairman of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, explains the importance of the new Car-T cell therapy (Kymriah®), the first treatment of its kind for relapsed or refractory Pre-B Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Bubble CPAP for Prevention of Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Infants
Implementation of b-CPAP program was associated with a reduction in chronic lung disease. Hany Aly, MD, Chair of the Department of Neonatology at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, looks at the efficacy of respiratory support systems for very low birth weight infants.