Expert Care for 22q Deletion Syndrome with Drs. Laura Swibel Rosenthal & Kelly Regan-Fendt
Precision
Until recent advances in genetics testing, 22q Deletion Syndrome also known as DiGeorge Syndrome, was often difficult to diagnose. Now, more children are receiving this diagnosis earlier in life and has assembled a team of experts to care for this special group of children who may face serious symptoms ranging from congenital heart defects to immune system problems and cleft palate. In this episode, and explain the strengths of their multidisciplinary team and holistic care plans that can be tailored for each patient’s unique needs.
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Milestone in Pediatric Liver Transplant at Lurie Children's with Dr. Juan Carlos Caicedo
Precision
The at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago recently completed its 500th liver transplant. This milestone comes 28 years after performing its first one in 1997. As one of the largest and most experienced programs of its kind in the country, the pediatric liver transplantation team consistently has high volumes of patients with successful outcomes. In this episode of Precision, , Division Head of Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery and Surgical Director of the Siragusa Transplantation Center at Lurie Children's talks about what this milestone means for...
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Inside Lurie Children's Cath Lab with Dr. Conor O'Halloran
Precision
Many patients and families may be unfamiliar with what happens inside the cardiac catheterization (cath) lab at Lurie Children’s and the specialized procedures performed there. In this episode of Precision, a pediatric cardiologist at Lurie Children's who specializes in catheter-based procedures, offers a detailed explanation of what to expect during a cath lab procedure, the innovations in technology enhancing patient care, and Lurie Children's collaborative approach with cardiac care teams.
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Patrick's Journey: Transforming Lives Through Pediatric Neurosurgery
Precision
In a special episode of Precision: Perspectives on Children's Surgery, you will hear a powerful story about a little boy named Patrick Marvel who was diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy due to a perinatal stroke and how an endoscopic hemispherectomy surgery at Lurie Children's transformed his life. Patrick’s parents, Erin and Brendan Marvel, join , Division Head of Neurosurgery Lurie Children’s who performed Patrick’s surgery, to discuss how advocacy and medical expertise can turn a devastating diagnosis into a hopeful new beginning.
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Surgical Innovations in Genitourinary Conditions with Drs. Julia Grabowski & Julia Geynisman-Tann
Precision
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern Medicine have established the , which provides multidisciplinary care for children, adolescents and women with congenital anomalies and acquired diseases of the genitourinary tract. In this episode, two of the clinic’s leaders, Drs. Julia Geynisman-Tan and Dr. Julia Grabowski, talk about the transformative surgical innovations they’ve developed and life-changing procedures and supportive care they offer to help women achieve functional vaginal anatomy, relief from pain, the ability to menstruate and more.
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Advancing Congenital Heart Disease Care with Dr. Kiona Allen
Precision
Experts in cardiac care at Lurie Children’s Hospital want to ensure that children with congestive heart (CDH) disease live the healthiest, happiest lives possible. Lurie Children’s unique, comprehensive approach is dedicated to investing in the long-term outcomes of children with CHD. In this episode, , attending physician in cardiology and Medical Director of the Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit, discusses key components of a supportive, long-term approach for children with this condition. This includes neurodevelopmental and mental health support, exercise, teaching children to take...
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Helping Families Navigate Drug-Resistant Pediatric Epilepsy with Dr. Sandi Lam
Precision
Anti-seizure medications are the mainstay of epilepsy treatment, but these medications are not effective for all forms of epilepsy, such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or LGS. It's a rare form of epilepsy that has no cure. , Division Head, Neurosurgery at Lurie Children’s, is working to help pediatric patients with LGS and their families manage this condition by investigating the outcomes that matter most to patients and their families. In this episode, Dr. Lam talks about this important work and how it may help build a roadmap that will empower the future of research for LGS and other...
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Leading-Edge Spina Bifida Care
Precision
In this episode, leaders from the multidisciplinary at Lurie Children's discuss their innovative approaches to spina bifida care in the areas of fetal surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and urology. Learn about the latest advancements from the center, including a new orthopedic classification system that’s shaping the future of spina bifida treatment.
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Fertility Preservation Innovations for Children with Monica Laronda, PhD
Precision
Pediatric and adolescent patients at risk of losing their fertility due to medical conditions and treatments have more options than ever before to preserve their fertility for the future. In this episode, , an expert in the field of reproductive biology, shares many new projects she is leading alongside surgeons in .
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Pediatric Sleep Apnea Treatments with Drs. Saied Ghadersohi and Taher Valika
Precision
A good night's sleep is critical to the health and well being of children, but undiagnosed or untreated obstructive sleep apnea can prevent kids from getting much needed rest and is associated with cardiovascular complications, impaired growth, learning problems, and behavioral problems. In this episode of Precision, Drs. and discuss the importance of sleep for children and the impact of obstructive sleep disordered breathing, which affects nearly 5 percent of the youth population in the United States. They offer advice to parents and share insights on advanced treatments at Lurie...
info_outlineFor children needing a new liver or kidney, the greatest hurdle is often finding a healthy organ. While the organs of deceased donors are extremely limited, living donors can offer pediatric patients a chance at life. Lurie Children’s Living Donor Transplant Program is the largest in the region thanks to a partnership with Northwestern Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Juan Caicedo and Dr. Satish Nadig, who lead the program, offer insight into this decades-long collaboration that has resulted in more than 1,700 solid organ transplants since its inception and offers organ donors and recipients the best and most comprehensive care possible.