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First U.S. Babies Treated In Unique Study of Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Congenital Heart Disease
Medical researchers have begun testing to see whether adult stem cells derived from bone marrow benefit children with the congenital heart defect hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).
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Blood Pressure Measurement in Children
Pediatric cardiologist Carissa Baker-Smith, MD and lead author on new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for diagnosing and treating high blood pressure in children demonstrates the appropriate technique for measuring a child’s blood pressure.
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Analysis on new American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines
Pediatric cardiologist Carissa Baker-Smith, MD and lead author on new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for diagnosing and treating high blood pressure in children discusses what providers should know about the new guidelines.
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The Celiac Disease Program sees both children and adults from throughout the region and is one of the only dedicated celiac and gluten-related disorders practices in the state.
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Delayed Cord Clamping in Preterm Neonates
Priya Sundararajan, MD discusses delayed cord clamping in preterm neonates and benefits of placental transfusion.
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Suma Hoffman, MD discusses the changes and advances in the Neonate Resuscitation Program.
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Heart Disease in Children: When to Refer to a Pediatric Cardiologist
Carissa Baker-Smith, MD, reviews symptoms of various heart defects and when to suspect cardiac disease in children.
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Tour of the New Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Dr. Cynthia Bearer gives a tour of the new Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Cutting-edge neonatology research at University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
Dr. Cynthia Bearer discusses the various neonatology research designed to improve a baby’s development.
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Dr. Stephen Thompson discusses Autism Spectrum
Autism is a complex developmental disability usually diagnosed in childhood that affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with the world.
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Delayed Cord Clamping in Preterm Neonates and Benefits of Placental Transfusion
Sripriya Sundararajan, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine gives a Grand Rounds presentation on the benefits of placental transfusion.
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Diagnosis and Management of Airway Obstruction in a Child
Amal Isaiah, MD, gives a presentation on pediatric diagnosis and management of airway obstruction
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Innovative NICU Research at UMCH to Reduce Environmental Harm to Neonates
At the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital (UMCH), the Neonatology Division maintains the 52-bed Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment for all critically ill...
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UMMC Research Reveals Overwhelmingly Incorrect Splinting for Kids’ Fractures
With up to half of all children’s visits to emergency rooms and urgent care centers stemming from the same problem — bone fractures — it stands to reason that splinting bones in preparation for further treatment
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University of Maryland Expands Liver Transplantation Program to Pediatrics
With one of the most robust adult liver transplantation programs in the United States — and the largest organ transplant center in the tri-state area — University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is now expanding these capabilities...
