Pediatric Insights: Advances and Innovations with Children’s Health

Children’s Health is one of a few pediatric centers nationwide authorized to administer Skysona gene therapy for boys with early, active cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD). Tune in to hear about clinical criteria and real-world impact. More on Skysona here .  

Join us for an “In The Know” special edition where our experts discuss our Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-accredited program that is co-directed by a pediatric pulmonologist and a pediatric gastroenterologist, enabling our team of experts to provide all the services a child needs in one location. Learn more about our Cystic Fibrosis Program . 

Pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is on the rise – what clinicians must know to identify, manage and act early.  Learn more about MASLD .

Study shows telemedicine is as reliable as in-person exams, helping neonates in rural areas receive critical care for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Learn more about HIE.  

Discover how intra-arterial chemotherapy is saving children’s eyes and transforming retinoblastoma care in North Texas. Learn more about the retinoblastoma treatment here.  

Join us for an “In The Know” special edition where our experts discuss the Interventional Neurosurgery Program and how it’s helping children with complex neurovascular conditions. Learn more about neurovascular care at Children’s Health. Learn more about neurovascular care at Children’s Health.  

The Bowel Management Program at Children’s Health is the only one in North Texas that offers hands-on training to patient families struggling with stool accidents. Learn more about the program here.  

Guidance and key skeletal growth signs that signal the need for a pediatric endocrinology referral. Learn more about pediatric endocrinology at Children’s Health.   Learn more about Dr. Merchant.   

This episode explores the Bleeding Disorders Treatment Program at Children’s Health℠ and how it provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients with bleeding and clotting disorders. Learn more about Children’s Health’s Pediatric Bleeding Disorders Treatment Program.   Learn more about Dr. Zia.  

Join us for an “In The Know” special edition where our experts discuss the Oral Maxillofacial Program and how it’s providing advanced care for children with facial and jaw conditions. Learn more about our program.

Join us for an “In The Know” special edition where our experts discuss the Neonatal ECMO Program at Children’s Health and how it’s providing lifesaving support to the smallest patients.  Learn more about Dr. Gillory.   Learn more about Dr. Makkar.

In this episode, we explore how a specialty behavioral health program at Children’s Health is providing intensive, structured care while giving kids the support they need to thrive.  Learn more about Dr. Stone.  

In this episode, we discuss how Gamma Knife radiosurgery is transforming care for patients with brain tumors and arteriovenous malformations.  Learn more about Bradley Weprin, MD

In this episode, we discuss the first-in-human gene-based therapy for Lafora disease: A landmark in Pediatric Neurogenetics. Learn more about Berge Minassian, MD  

This episode focuses on obstructive sleep apnea in children with cystic fibrosis and the critical need for proactive screening.  Learn more about Dr. Shakkottai.

Join us for an “In The Know” special edition where our experts discuss the growing need to provide critical mental health support for children and teens. Learn more about Dr. Browne .

This episode of “In the Know” features conversations with Chief Medical Executive Dai Chung, M.D., and S. Kamal Naqvi, M.D., Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Physician at Children’s Health and Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, as well as Seckin Ulualp, M.D., Pediatric Otolaryngologist (ENT) at Children’s Health and Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Together, they di...

The Plano Pectus Clinic at Children’s Health earned the NSQIP-Pediatric hospital designation for exemplary outcomes in pediatric surgery. Learn more here.  

In this episode, we dive into the importance of autoantibody screening for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and its potential for early detection. Learn how identifying at-risk individuals can improve patient outcomes, reduce complications and help guide timely interventions.

Dr. Andrew Y. Koh shares how he and his team are investigating how Candida colonization impacts cancer development and treatment outcomes. This line of research could reveal groundbreaking insights into the role of the microbiome in cancer. Learn more about innovative oncology research at Children’s Health  

Infectious disease experts at Children’s Health discuss the evolving measles outbreak in Texas. In an era where many health care professionals have never encountered a measles case, it’s vital to recognize the signs early. This episode guides clinicians on taking effective medical histories and understanding the progression of measles symptoms for accurate diagnosis.

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is advance neuroimaging that maps brain activity for targeted epilepsy care. Children's Health's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center  is one of the few centers in North Texas offering MEG. Learn how this tool is transforming outcomes for children with complex, drug-resistant epilepsy.

The Behavioral Health Vehicles Program at Children’s Health provides emergency transport services to children with mental health needs. Learn more about Children's innovative behavioral health programs supporting patients with mental health needs across Texas and beyond.

Children’s Health experts discuss a recent study that explores the importance of tailoring lifestyle interventions for adolescents undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). Personalized interventions reinforced healthy behaviors and consistent support pre- and post- MBS. Learn more about our bariatric surgery program.  

The Complex Heart Valve Program at Children’s Health provides specialty care to children who have structural issues impacting their heart valve.  Learn more about Heart Center.