Noticias Feb. 19, 2019 Top-of-the-line treatment for Wilms' tumor Mayo Clinic's Fertility Preservation Program, 3D modeling, minimally invasive surgery techniques and proton beam therapy improve survival rates for children with Wilms' tumor. Jan. 18, 2019 Bronchoscopy: Highly specialized diagnosis and care Mayo Clinic pediatric pulmonologists provide expert diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy spanning infancy into adulthood for patients with breathing problems ranging from common to extremely challenging. Jan. 18, 2019 Cochlear implants: Early intervention to optimize language outcomes Mayo specialists perform cochlear implantation for children with a range of hearing-loss etiologies, including auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder and progressive hearing loss. In children with residual hearing, cochl[...] Jan. 18, 2019 Enhanced pain management for pectus excavatum surgery A multimodal system involving the insertion of paravertebral catheters that pump a local anesthetic to the intercostal nerves after pectus excavatum surgery typically leads to decreased use of pain medications, improved[...] Jan. 18, 2019 Strabismus: The importance of timely, specialized care Pediatric ophthalmologist Brian G. Mohney, M.D., discusses Mayo Clinic's approach to treating strabismus, which affects nearly 1 in 20 children. Jan. 18, 2019 The complexities of pediatric motility disorders Pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders are common and sometimes considered benign. Yet often these disorders, such as constipation, dysphagia, abdominal distension, chronic nausea and vomiting, and acid reflux, h[...] Jan. 18, 2019 Avoiding recurrence of patellofemoral instability Understanding and treating all aspects of patellofemoral instability, coupled with early intervention, are key to preventing recurrence of instability and pain for children with sports-related injuries. Jan. 18, 2019 Fetal surgery: Early intervention to improve outcomes Rare, congenital anomalies — including pulmonary hypoplasia in congenital diaphragmatic hernia and fetal lower urinary tract obstruction — carry significant risk of mortality and disability. New surgical met[...] Jan. 11, 2019 Neonatal brachial plexus injuries: An integrated approach Mayo Clinic's multidisciplinary team approach to neonatal brachial plexus surgery allows for surgical reconstruction tailored to the individual patient's needs — nerve surgery, tendon transfers and shoulder-to-han[...] Dec. 05, 2018 Innovative management strategy for a fetus with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and intact atrial septum Mayo pediatric cardiologists have used an ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure without cardiopulmonary bypass for an open-heart operation. The novel, sequential approach provides a promising strategy for mana[...] Oct. 02, 2018 5 common misperceptions about penicillin allergies True or false: The majority of people who report allergies to penicillin are not truly allergic. Take this short quiz to better understand common misperceptions about penicillin allergies. Sept. 18, 2018 Pediatric limb salvage: Team approach to orthopedic oncology Mayo Clinic specialists work together to maximize outcomes for children with long bone sarcomas. Sept. 06, 2018 Multidisciplinary care and smooth transitions for children with congenital heart disease State-of-the-art echocardiography and expertise in complex cardiac conditions help Mayo specialists diagnose and treat patients with congenital heart disease. For patients who need heart transplantation, a Mayo protocol[...] March 07, 2018 Cataract surgery for infants and children Pediatric eyes feed the brain clear images of the world so that the brain can learn to process vision. Cataracts that are present in a newborn for only a few months before removal can impact future vision profoundly. March 07, 2018 Scoliosis: Research to improve patient treatment Mayo researchers use high-throughput RNA sequencing laboratory analysis of Mayo Clinic Children's Center biobank-collected waste tissue to identify genetic factors that might make children susceptible to idiopathic scol[...] March 07, 2018 Coordinated care for children with vascular anomalies and malformations Malformation type and location determine the specialists and procedures required for treatment. At Mayo Clinic, pediatric patients with vascular anomalies generally complete imaging on Monday, see specialists Tuesday mo[...] March 07, 2018 Robotic-assisted urologic surgery Robotic-assisted pediatric urologic surgery, used most commonly for procedures involving kidney reconstruction or treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, decreases scarring and pain and minimizes hospital stays and the amou[...] March 07, 2018 Quality of life for kids with ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel disease For children whose chronic ulcerative colitis can't be managed with medication, single-incision laparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is a safe alternative to standard laparoscopic-assisted IPAA and can reduc[...] March 07, 2018 New standards in pediatric airway reconstruction Mayo Clinic is at the forefront of an international effort to build a body of evidence to guide decision-making about treatment of pediatric patients with complex breathing problems who require complex airway reconstruc[...] Jan. 23, 2018 Pediatric cardiogenic shock: What is the role of medical and mechanical circulatory support? Pediatric cardiogenic shock is a nonspecific and challenging clinical scenario of decompensated heart failure and impending cardiovascular collapse. Prompt identification, evaluation and treatment of cardiogenic shock c[...] Nov. 17, 2017 Electroconvulsive therapy for adolescents: Make sure it's on the menu This review study finds electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) safe and effective for refractory adolescent psychiatric illness. For patients to benefit from ECT, however, psychiatrists must keep this therapy on the list of po[...] Oct. 13, 2017 Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology, Third Edition, available Published by Springer-Verlag New York, the textbook contains 823 pages that detail the current diagnostic management and treatment of neuro-ophthalmological diseases in children. Sept. 26, 2017 Life after Fontan palliation Mayo Clinic is currently enrolling patients who underwent Fontan procedures in the Role of Sildenafil for Fontan Associated Liver Disease (SiFALD) Study — the first study exploring alternative therapy for liver di[...] Sept. 23, 2017 Advances in pediatric spine deformity care Orthopedic pediatric surgical teams in Mayo's pediatric spine deformity treatment program ensure maximum safety for patients, improve their comfort postoperatively and markedly reduce their length of hospital stay. Feb. 25, 2017 Innovative approaches improve limb salvage in pediatric patients with cancer Advances including adjuvant chemotherapy regimens, improved imaging and custom implants have improved the five-year survival rate for local pediatric bone cancers to 60 to 80 percent. Jan. 05, 2017 6-year-old undergoes rib stabilization surgery Mayo Clinic trauma surgeon Brian D. Kim, M.D., made history in 2016 when he performed the world's first surgical rib fracture stabilization in a 6-year-old boy with severe chest injuries. Dec. 08, 2016 Does donor stool affect FMT outcomes in kids? Current Mayo Clinic protocols require that children undergoing fecal microbial transplant for recurrent C. difficile infection supply fresh, familial donor stool. A new study is evaluating whether frozen stool from anon[...] Nov. 12, 2016 Still no optimal treatments for pediatric AP The incidence of pediatric acute pancreatitis (AP) has increased over the last two decades due to better recognition in children. Most kids recover quickly with supportive care. But those with recurrent AP may experienc[...] Oct. 11, 2016 Critical airway management in kids Anatomical differences between children and adults complicate emergency airway management, especially for providers with little pediatric experience. Sept. 29, 2016 Team approach to valve-in-valve therapy: Innovations in treatment of bioprosthetic systemic AV valve dysfunction Mayo's structural heart team provides comprehensive care to patients who have previously undergone surgery to replace the mitral or tricuspid valve with a tissue bioprosthesis. Existing dysfunctional bioprosthetic valve[...] July 02, 2016 Helping kids cope with trauma As the front line in treating children and families dealing with traumatic stress, emergency providers not only manage pain and injuries but also provide emotional support and ensure ongoing psychological and social car[...] July 02, 2016 Pediatric torso injuries present unique challenges A child's unique anatomy makes torso injuries more challenging to diagnose and manage — and often more severe — than similar injuries in adults. July 01, 2016 When it's kids vs. trampolines, kids often lose Despite efforts to make trampolines safer, kids are getting injured in increasingly inventive ways. Many have displaced fractures that adult providers may not feel comfortable treating. May 06, 2016 Many centers unprepared for pediatric mass casualties Children have historically been an afterthought in disaster planning. But as mass casualty incidents involving children become more common, pediatric disaster care should be a top priority. March 18, 2016 Easing transition and transfer for pediatric patients with IBD Medical, physical and psychosocial barriers challenge young patients with IBD as they transition to self-management and the adult health care system. Mayo Clinic is developing programs to help ease the way. Jan. 28, 2016 Pediatric ventricular arrhythmia in a normal heart When a child presents with ventricular arrhythmia, specific causes warrant consideration and guide the subsequent work-up and treatment strategy. Jan. 08, 2016 Mayo develops new decision aid for pediatric CT PECARN guidelines accurately identify children at high risk of TBI after minor head trauma, but are ambiguous about kids at moderate risk. New guidelines aim to fill the gap. Oct. 03, 2015 Knowing what to look for is the first step in helping abused kids Emergency providers are often the only advocates abused children have. Performing a comprehensive evaluation is imperative, not only to provide timely medical care, but also to help keep kids safe. Nov. 15, 2013 Children with congenital esotropia are at increased risk of developing mental illness Children with congenital esotropia are more likely to develop mental illness - Rochester Epidemiology Project research indicates that children diagnosed with CET are more likely to have mental illness diagnoses by their[...] Fertility preservation: Efforts to improve quality of life in children facing gonadotoxic therapy Recent advances in reproductive endocrinology allow cryopreservation of prepubertal boys' testicular tissue and girls' ovarian tissue before they begin cancer therapy known to impact fertility adversely. Telemedicine brings neonatologists to high-risk newborns' bedside Mayo neonatologists use emergency video telemedicine to support community providers during high-risk deliveries at 10 Mayo Clinic Health System sites. The program ensures that 100 percent of newborns have access to adva[...] Medical Professionals news