Children's Hospital Colorado experts examine the latest treatment options for the most common chief complaints in pediatric medicine. We will talk about signifi...
Every year, thousands of people are added to organ transplant waiting lists, but not all patients have equal access to the life-saving procedures they desperately need. As transplant programs around the world continue to expand and improve, it’s important for healthcare providers to consider potential disparities in care, all while working hard to create an even playing field for patients. Socioeconomic status, geography, wait times and access are just a few of the factors to keep in mind. Children’s Hospital Colorado is one of the top transplant programs for kids, with some of the best outcomes in the nation. In this episode, we welcome specialists from our heart, kidney and liver transplant programs. Pediatric cardiologist Melanie Everitt, MD, is the Director of Pediatric Heart Transplant. Margret Bock, MD, is the Medical Director of Kidney Transplant and specializes in pediatric nephrology. Amy Feldman, MD, is the Program Director of the Liver Transplant Fellowship, the Medical Director for the Liver Transplant Center, and she specializes in pediatric gastroenterology. All three of our experts also teach at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include: The current landscape of solid organ transplant in the United States and how the waitlists work Why some children have better access to these life-saving treatments than others How primary care providers can identify potential barriers ensure their patients have the best chance at receiving a transplant The evolution of live-donor liver transplant and how it’s changing opportunities in pediatrics For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
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A Sublingual Solution
Anaphylaxis is a serious, systemic hypersensitivity reaction with rapid onset and can be potentially fatal. It is frightening for patients, families and medical providers. Currently, the standard treatment is epinephrine as an injection. At this very moment, we are on the cusp of transforming how we treat severe allergic reactions. If approved by the FDA, a new sublingual form of epinephrine would be the first non-invasive and orally administered epinephrine treatment. Joining us for this episode is Matthew Greenhawt, MD, the Director of the Food Challenge and Research Unit at Children’s Hospital Colorado. He specializes in allergy and immunology and is also a professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include: The history of epinephrine Fears around needles and using an epi-pen How this new treatment could increase the life-saving capability of epinephrine Next steps to get the sublingual film into use For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
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From Rounds to Downloads
Podcasts have become one of the most popular content mediums, captivating millions worldwide. Their convenient, on-the-go format allows people to multitask while they listen. From entertainment to education, podcasts are changing the way people engage and interact with information. In medicine, they are changing the way residents are able to learn. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Christopher Demas, a pediatrics chief resident with the University of Michigan Pediatrics Residency Program. Dr. Demas, inspired by Charting Pediatrics, created his own podcast made for and by residents, First Pediatrics. Some highlights from this episode include: Why Dr. Demas started his own podcast for residents The importance of changing how we learn and leveraging podcasts for education Understanding the way students learn today is different Why podcasts are shaping medical education For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
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Strategies for Success
Around the country and across the globe, children’s hospitals play an essential role in kid’s health and well-being. They provide specialized care, crucial research, essential education and vital community outreach. As we kick off the new year, we take a deep dive into the evolving child health landscape to better understand what issues our patient families are currently facing and identify solutions for the future. Joining us for this strategic conversation are three experts: Raphe Schwartz, Chief Strategy Officer at Children’s Hospital Colorado; Rhae Gamber, associate principal at Sg2 Healthcare Intelligence; and Brian Thygesen is a senior partner in strategic transformation at Chartis. Some highlights from this episode include: The current demographics of pediatric healthcare and how that influences care How and why the workforce is vastly changing The current landscape of behavioral health The financial barriers and the role of Medicaid and other government programs For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
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Defeating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
It’s hard to fathom why certain children receive life altering diagnoses. Pediatricians simply want to help, and that help usually comes in the form of early diagnosis. Duchenne muscular dystrophy, otherwise known as Duchenne or DMD, is the most common fatal genetic disorder diagnosed in childhood, affecting approximately one in every 5,000 live male births. Early screening and identification can mean quicker access to care, early intervention programs and special education resources. Thanks to early diagnosis and advances in care, life expectancy is increasing. Our guest joining us to discuss diagnosing and treating DMD is Michele Yang, MD, who specializes in pediatric neurology and neuromuscular medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She is also an associate professor of pediatric neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include: How diagnosis of DMD has changed over the years. Understanding the new, advanced treatments that exist. Tips and tricks for primary care providers to utilize. Realistic outcomes for these kids with DMD. For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
Children's Hospital Colorado experts examine the latest treatment options for the most common chief complaints in pediatric medicine. We will talk about significant research and advances in pediatric medicine, the nuanced art of practicing pediatrics and everything in between.
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