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Dr. Holly Pacenta , Pacenta takes us into the future of curing and treating pediatric cancer through the use of the patient's own immune system to target the cancer. At the forefront of the technology is CAR T-cell therapy targeting relapsed and refractory B-ALL cells to eradicate cancer with minimal side effects. Meet the speaker   Meet Dr. Pacenta Related information Cook Children's Cellular Imm...

Listen Now Preventing adult heart attacks in early childhood? Don Wilson, M.D., explains why it's absolutely within REACH. Children with high cholesterol, especially those who have a genetic cause, such as familial hypercholesterolemia, also know as fH, are at a higher risk for developing premature heart disease, such as heart attack or stroke as they become adults. At the forefront of developing...

Neurosurgeon, Daniel Hansen, M.D. shines a light on this barrier breaking approach to epilepsy surgery. Using an endoscopic method to disconnect the left and right brain, this minimally invasive procedure has the same chance of seizure freedom post-surgery as traditional callosotomy, while reducing operating time and recovery time. Meet the speaker Meet Dr. Hansen Related information Pioneering Su...

Listen Now Dr. Steve Muyskens , Medical Director, Cardiac MRI, 3-D aPPROaCH Lab, Cook Children's, takes us into the world of 3D heart printing. It’s a fascinating journey into how this advancing technology can take the guess work out of pediatric heart surgery, helping more young patients can thrive into adulthood. Dr. Steve Muyskens Related Information Cook Children's 3D aPPROaCH Lab Cardiac Magn...

Listen Now Dr. Sibo Zhao takes us on an exploration of new, novel, treatments and research in pediatric neuro-oncology. She also brings into focus the added complexities in brain tumors in children and how those complexities both challenge and benefit what physicians are learning in order to improve treatment. Meet Dr. Zhao Related information Neuro-Oncology Oncology Fertility Preservation Life Af...

Listen Now As more young people survive cancer, the issue of fertility preservation is front and center. Dr. Karen Albritton and her team explore the challenges of preserving fertility in children, teens and young adults undergoing cancer treatment and the latest breakthroughs in oncofertility that are delivering promise for the future. Dr. Karen Albritton Related Informtation Oncofertility Adoles...

Listen Now Dr. Clarissa Johnson peels back the curtain on the unique challenges for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease, the risks involved with transitioning to adult care, and clinical trials and research that offer hope for a brighter future here and around the world. Meet the speaker Dr. Clarissa Johnson Related Information Sickle Cell Disease Hematology Hematology and Oncology Clinica...

Listen Now Dr. Paul Thornton and Dr. Blake Palmer lead a lively round-table discussion on reaching clinical excellence through exceptional interdisciplinary care for patients and families. Dr. Paul Thornton Dr. Blake Palmer Cortney Wolfe-Christensen PhD Emily Haddad LCSW Related Information Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Cook Children's Endocrinology D...

Listen Now Dr. Heym gives insight into Total Therapy XVII and why this all important breakthrough in precision medicine and targeted treatment approaches offers the promise of more cures for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute lymphoblastic lymphoma patients. Kenneth Heym, M.D. Related Information: About the Total Therapy Study XVII at Cook Children's Cook Children's Hematology and Oncology Cen...

Listen Now Go inside the challenging world of pediatric renal transplant with Dr. Robert Gillespie and Dr. Blake Palmer and explore how their unique approach goes beyond traditional care.  Robert Gillespie, M.D. Blake Palmer, M.D. Related Information: Cook Children's Nephrology and Dialysis Cook Children's Renal Transplant Program Transcipt: 00:00:01   Host:     Today we're talking with doctor Rob...

Listen Now Dr. Stephanie Acord discusses how early identification and new diagnostic methods and therapies for children with mild to severe cerbral palsyare helping to improve life-long outcomes. Dr. Stephanie Acord Related Information: Cook Children's Neurosciences Movement Disorders Research Cook Children's Neurosciences   Transcript: 00:00:02 Host:     Welcome to Doc Talk, today we're talking w...

Listen now Dr. Kelly Vallance takes us through the most advanced and promising targeted therapy research and clinical trials available to pediatric cancer patients. She explores how this research is leading to higher response rates, less toxicities, more cures and the hope for a long and happy future for babies, children and young adults with rare forms of cancer. Dr. Kelly Vallance Related Inform...

Listen Now Dr. Marcela Torres and Dr. Fernanco Acosta, Jr. take us on a deep dive into the causes of pediatric stroke and how their unique B.E.F.A.S.T. approach is improving awareness, diagnosis, treatment and risk of recurrence. It’s a life changing journey for provider, families and especially for children. Dr. Marcela Torres Dr. Fernando Acosta, Jr. Related Information More on stroke and thromb...

Listen Now Dr. Timothy McCavit reveals incredible discoveries taking place in the world of hematology and how the latest clinical research in hemophilia is developing transformative treatments that are opening the doors to a new era not only for how patients are cared for, but for the future that awaits them. Dr. Timothy McCavit   Related Information Cook Children's Hemophilia Center Cook Children...

Listen Now Renowned neurologist Scott Perry M.D. takes us into the rare world of Dravet Syndrome patients and the exciting new treatments available now and on the horizon. Also, peek into the wide range of research, medications that are making a difference in seizures. He also does a deep dive into current research methods, including how zebra fish are helping to find more medications that work. D...