The approval of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor therapy for #CysticFibrosis was a game changer for many, but disparities persist when it comes to prescribing practices for racial and ethnic minoritized groups. See what our experts found. #HealthEquity childrenscolorado.org/advances-answe…

With 40% of people impacted by headache disorders, it’s important for providers to understand, diagnose and treat #headaches. In this episode of #ChartingPediatrics, we provided a 2024 headache update. Listen today: childrenscolorado.org/health-profess…

New research identified a combination of radiation and chemotherapy that may improve survival in children with high-risk 1q+ PFA. Read more about the study’s findings and impact. #OncTwitter #NewResearch aacrjournals.org/clincancerres/…

We kick off the new #ChartingPediatrics season today! Hear about what hosts Alison Brent, MD, Daniel Nicklas and David Brumbaugh, MD, MSCS, FAAP enjoyed the most about the last season and the stories they’re excited to tell this year. Join our global community of listeners: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cha…

In a preclinical study, our experts identified a promising approach to treat and possibly prevent parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis in young patients with intestinal failure who need long-term intravenous nutrition. #LiverDisease childrenscolorado.org/advances-answe…

We are proud to launch the eighth season of #ChartingPediatrics. Discover why hosts Daniel Nicklas, Alison Brent, MD and David Brumbaugh, MD, MSCS, FAAP are excited for what’s to come. And if you aren’t already, become a fan today! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cha…

Could #Trikafta be a breakthrough for babies with cystic fibrosis, including in moms without the disease? Early use of the drug shows the potential to prevent #MeconiumIleus, even before birth. #CysticFibrosis #NewbornHealth childrenscolorado.org/advances-answe…

We have been recognized as a center of excellence in #AngelmanSyndrome and Dup15q. We were one of only three hospitals to receive this distinction at the recent @Angelman Syndrome Foundation annual conference. Congratulations to Dr. Diana Walleigh and her team! #neuroscience

Dr Rajeev Vibhakar’s work on gene regulation as a target for High Risk Medulloblastoma Therapy is using cutting edge technology to help pediatric patients and their families. Important to see this work at the Child Health Research Institute (CHRI) PCRG Symposium University of Nebraska Medical Center Children's Hospital Colorado CU School of Medicine

For newborns who are hospitalized, the need for an NG tube can be a barrier for discharge. What if families could take those home? Learn about this game-changing development in this #ChartingPediatrics episode: childrenscolorado.org/health-profess… #NeoTwitter

A clinical trial is being developed to test a newly identified therapeutic target for MYC-driven medulloblastoma that inhibits multiple aspects of protein production in cell models of these aggressive childhood brain tumors. #OncTwitter childrenscolorado.org/advances-answe…

Today, meet our 4 clinical speakers from our Sep. 25 webinar. L-R: Nan Du, MD, MPH, Boston Children's; Daniel Leffler, MD, MS, AGAF, Takeda; Edwin Liu, MD, Children's Hospital Colorado; + Jocelyn Silvester, MD, PhD, Boston Children's. #ICDS2024 Info, register → tinyurl.com/p5fa75ye

Ensuring an infant is receiving proper nutrition is essential to securing a safe discharge from the NICU, so many patients with an NG tube have to stay longer. In this episode of #ChartingPediatrics, we explore how to overcome this barrier. Listen today: childrenscolorado.org/health-profess…

September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth, and Children’s Colorado is one of the first qualified treatment centers for a new #SickleCellDisease therapy. Read more about this approach to help patients form non-sickling red blood cells. #HemOnc childrenscolorado.org/advances-answe…

Emissions from the use of nitrous oxide in operating rooms are a primary contributor of greenhouse gas #emissions at hospitals. Learn how we’re changing that in the latest #ChartingPediatrics episode: childrenscolorado.org/health-profess… #sustainability #healthcare

As one of the course directors, Dr. Tolulope Falaiye will be speaking at the Rocky Mountain West 2024 American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) #WomenInGI Regional Workshop. See the full line-up of presenters this weekend: agau.gastro.org/cw/course-deta… #GITwitter #WomenInMedicine

Precision medicine fellow Dr. Sarah Nelson-Taylor (Sarah Nelson-Taylor, MD PhD (she/her)) is advancing #genetic understanding in #PediatricNephrology for children with inherited kidney diseases. Learn more about her research on gene panels and targeted treatments. childrenscolorado.org/advances-answe…

Despite the prevalence of adolescents with #PCOS, diagnosing and treating it has remained difficult. Dr. Melanie G Cree, MD, PhD leads new research aiming to increase quality of life and address the multidisciplinary nature of managing this hormonal condition. childrenscolorado.org/advances-answe…

In this episode of #ChartingPediatrics, Drs. Tom Majcher and Diane Gordon outline how nitrous oxide is currently used in healthcare and the damage it’s doing to our planet. Learn about efforts to reduce emissions nationwide: childrenscolorado.org/health-profess… #sustainability #healthcare

A new study strengthens the case for mass screening for #celiac disease in children. The majority identified with celiac disease and treated with a gluten-free diet for one year significantly improved symptom frequency, severity and quality of life. childrenscolorado.org/advances-answe…