Pediatric Insights: Advances and Innovations with Children’s Health

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 discuss advancements in sleep solutions for pediatric patients at the Sleep Disorders Center at Children’s Health.

Children’s Health is committed to making life better for children. As one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric health care providers in the country and the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, Children’s Health cares for children through more than 900,000 patient visits each year.

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

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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.

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.