Feasibility study demonstrates DCEUS may be a safer, more accessible alternative to nuclear medicine. In a recent study, Bryan S. Sack, MD, chief of Pediatric Urology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo, and colleagues demonstrated the potential of dynamic contrast-enhanced ultrasound (DCEUS) to diagnose ureteropelvic junction obstruction or blockages where the kidney connects to the […]| Pediatrics Nationwide
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A retrospective analysis of the clinical correlation between gastric emptying scintigraphy and antroduodenal manometry in pediatric patients with upper GI symptoms. Children with persistent nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain often undergo extensive testing to evaluate for underlying etiologies such as pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction, rumination or gastroparesis. Two primary diagnostic tools, gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) and […]| Pediatrics Nationwide
A new model accurately identifies neonates at risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) — and the factors physicians should address to prevent it — offering the first AKI prediction tool specific to this vulnerable population. | Pediatrics Nationwide
New research reveals the clinical progression and evolution of pituitary hormone deficiencies in the first 3 years of life. In a recent retrospective study published in Clinical Endocrinology, Jennifer M. Ladd, MD, MSc, pediatric physician in the Division of Endocrinology and associate program director of the Endocrinology Fellowship Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and colleagues […]| Pediatrics Nationwide
While tracheostomy can be lifesaving for infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia, new data highlights the risks and outcomes that families and providers must be prepared to face. Infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), the most common morbidity of prematurity, often require long-term respiratory support. Severe BPD can necessitate tracheostomy that is often paired with mechanical ventilation, […]| Pediatrics Nationwide
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Lauren Dembeck, PhD, is a freelance science and medical writer based in New York City. She completed her BS in biology and BA in foreign languages at West Virginia University. Dr. Dembeck studied the genetic basis of natural variation in complex traits for her doctorate in genetics at North Carolina State University. She then conducted postdoctoral research on the formation and regulation of neuronal circuits at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan.| pediatricsnationwide.org
Katherine (Katie) Brind’Amour is a freelance medical and health science writer based in Pennsylvania. She has written about nearly every therapeutic area for patients, doctors and the general public. Dr. Brind’Amour specializes in health literacy and patient education. She completed her BS and MS degrees in Biology at Arizona State University and her PhD in Health Services Management and Policy at The Ohio State University. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and is interested ...| pediatricsnationwide.org
Pam Georgiana is a brand marketing professional and writer located in Bexley, Ohio. She believes that words bind us together as humans and that the best stories remind us of our humanity. She specialized in telling engaging stories for healthcare, B2B services, and nonprofits using classic storytelling techniques. Pam has earned an MBA in Marketing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.| pediatricsnationwide.org
