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

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

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

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

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

Cognitive biases in pediatric cardiac care

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 5, 2024

As pediatric cardiologists, we frequently confront emergencies necessitating rapid decision-making, while contending with the pressures of stress, fatigue, an earnest interest in “doing the right thing” and the impact of parental involvement.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Article

Absorbable metal stents for vascular use in pediatric cardiology: progress and outlook

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 25, 2024

Perhaps not surprisingly, commercially available absorbable metal stents have been implanted in pediatric cardiology patients with conditions ranging from pulmonary artery and vein stenosis to coarctation of the aorta and conduit/shunt reconstructions.

Stents

Stents Stent Pediatrics Congenital Heart Disease

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

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

Biologic Options in Pediatric Asthma

HCPLive

JUNE 26, 2024

They share their preferences among these options for improving lung function in pediatric patients. The panel discusses the biologic drugs approved for use in children with asthma, including omalizumab, dupilumab, mepolizumab, and the recently approved benralizumab.

Pediatrics

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

RINVOQ LQ's Impact on Pediatric Arthritis Care, with Casey Schlacher

HCPLive

JULY 11, 2024

Casey Schlacher discusses the FDA approval of the new weight-based oral solution, RINVOQ LQ (upadacitinib), for treating pediatric patients with arthritis, highlighting its importance for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Quality of Life Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Use of Biologics in Pediatric Patients and Conversations with Parents

HCPLive

JUNE 26, 2024

Robert Sporter, MD, discusses the initial conversations he has with pediatric patients and their parents when considering biologic therapies, addressing the risks associated with not treating the condition, such as compromised lung function and increased steroid use.

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

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

FDA Extends Approval for Alirocumab to Lower LDL-C in Pediatric Patients with HeFH

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

APRIL 19, 2024

Addressing an Unmet Need in Pediatric Patients with HeFH Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) affects about 1 in 313 people—characterized by dangerously high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Detecting and treating it early in pediatric patients can prevent heart problems later.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Diet Cholesterol Cardiovascular Disease

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

Congenital and Pediatric Care

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Congenital and Pediatric Care gtrainyte Mon, 02/05/2024 - 11:14 Scroll to top STS recognizes the important role of congenital and pediatric specialists. Children with this condition require specialized care that demands a dedicated team of skilled congenital and pediatric thoracic surgeons.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Congenital Cardiothoracic Medicaid

Lantheus Announces the FDA Approval of DEFINITY as Ultrasound Enhancing Agent for Use in Certain Pediatric Cardiovascular Patients

DAIC

MARCH 6, 2024

Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has approved DEFINITY (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) as an ultrasound enhancing agent for use in pediatric patients with suboptimal echocardiograms, including those who have undergone heart transplant, or have Kawasaki disease or a congenital cardiovascular anomaly. Lantheus announced that the U.S.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Ultrasound Heart Transplant Echocardiogram

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

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

Pediatric Exercise Testing

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 25, 2024

Discussion on pediatric exercise testing. Pediatric exercise testing may be used for evaluation of various disorders of cardiac rhythm rather than for inducible ischemia as in adults. In a child with suspected sinus node dysfunction, chronotropic incompetence from sinus node dysfunction can be assessed by exercise testing.

Exercise

Exercise Pediatrics Congenital Tachycardia

Influence of Chest Compression Duration on Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival

Cardiology Update

MAY 7, 2024

The impact of chest compression (CC) pause duration on survival outcomes in pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrests remains unclear, despite the American Heart Association’s recommendation to limit pauses to less than 10 seconds for children without solid evidence. Original article: Lauridsen KG et al. Circulation 2024; 149: 1493-1500.

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest Pediatrics Hospital Circulation

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

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

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

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

Clinical Quiz: Pediatric Acne Treatment Recommendations

HCPLive

MARCH 6, 2024

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

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

Anterior Chamber Ranibizumab Injections May Benefit Pediatric Vitreoretinal Diseases

HCPLive

JANUARY 22, 2024

A limited number of eyes with advanced pediatric vitreoretinal diseases exhibited decreased vascular activity after intra-anterior chamber injections of ranibizumab.

Pediatrics

TNF-Inhibitor Biosimilars Prove Effective, Safe in Pediatric Non-infectious Uveitis

HCPLive

JANUARY 19, 2024

Real-life data reveal the effectiveness of TNF-inhibitor biosimilars in minimizing ocular flares and preserving visual acuity in pediatric patients with uveitis.

Pediatrics

Alirocumab Reduces LDL-C in Pediatric Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

HCPLive

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Alirocumab every 2 or 4 weeks significantly reduced LDL-C in pediatric patients with inadequately controlled heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Pediatrics

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

Pediatric Specialists May Receive $100,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

JULY 12, 2023

citizen, national, or permanent resident; meet educational and credential requirements; and either be employed or begin training as a pediatric specialist at a PSLRP-approved site serving a medically underserved area or population. This program invests in current and future pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons to meet the growing demand.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Cardiothoracic Congenital Heart Disease Education

Ep 196 Pediatric Meningitis Recognition, Workup and Management

Treatment of Asthma in Pediatric Patients

Advancements in Pediatric Psoriasis Treatment, with Lisa Swanson, MD

Despite Acceptance of Medicaid by Pediatric Dermatologists, Access Issues Remain

Atopic March in Pediatric Patients

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

Cognitive biases in pediatric cardiac care

Absorbable metal stents for vascular use in pediatric cardiology: progress and outlook

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

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

Biologic Options in Pediatric Asthma

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

RINVOQ LQ's Impact on Pediatric Arthritis Care, with Casey Schlacher

Geographic Disparities Persist in Access to Pediatric Eye Care in US

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

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

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

Stacie Bell, PhD: Adverse Childhood Experiences in Pediatric SLE

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

3 Tried and True Methods of Pediatric Eczema Management

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

Use of Biologics in Pediatric Patients and Conversations with Parents

Columbia launches $50M pediatric heart center

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

FDA Extends Approval for Alirocumab to Lower LDL-C in Pediatric Patients with HeFH

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

Congenital and Pediatric Care

Lantheus Announces the FDA Approval of DEFINITY as Ultrasound Enhancing Agent for Use in Certain Pediatric Cardiovascular Patients

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

Clinical Quiz: Methotrexate for Pediatric Dermatoses

Pediatric Exercise Testing

Influence of Chest Compression Duration on Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival

Julie Khlevner, MD: Linaclotide for Pediatric Functional Constipation

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Not Linked to Procedure Volume

Genomic study sheds light on immune microenvironment in transplanted pediatric hearts

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

Clinical Quiz: Pediatric Acne Treatment Recommendations

Hot Topics in Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology in the Year 2023

Anterior Chamber Ranibizumab Injections May Benefit Pediatric Vitreoretinal Diseases

TNF-Inhibitor Biosimilars Prove Effective, Safe in Pediatric Non-infectious Uveitis

Alirocumab Reduces LDL-C in Pediatric Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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

Pediatric Specialists May Receive $100,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness

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