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Aiming for Pinpoint Accuracy in Pediatric Oncological Care

December 23, 2024 – As medicine continues to progress toward personalized medicine, innovative targeted therapy methodologies show promise to improve outcomes for children experiencing cancer. Through a partnership with Florida International University (FIU), the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers a groundbreaking cancer treatment approach that wields the power to change cancer care forever.

Saving Lives with a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Readiness Program

December 20, 2024 – Though rare, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the young causes tragic events that impact the entire community. Roughly 7,000 people under the age of 18 will suffer a cardiac arrest annually in the U.S. Because of education and hands-on training to school faculty, countless lives have been saved nationally. In just two years, eight lives have been saved in South Florida schools.

Pediatric Aortic Arch Repair: Revolutionary Care for Traumatic Cardiac Injuries

December 16, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is renowned for its groundbreaking pediatric cardiac and cardiovascular surgical care. Learn more about the pioneering innovative clinical research and offering advanced, lifesaving procedures such as aortic arch surgery.

The Growing Footprint of Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization

November 08, 2024 – As the medical community continues its shift toward less invasive interventions, cardiac catheterization is becoming more commonplace within care plans for pediatric and adult patients. In many cases, this less invasive approach is the standard of care.

Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Colorectal Conditions

November 07, 2024 – When Nicklaus Children's Hospital clinicians and administrators surveyed the statewide pediatric medical landscape in 2017, they identified a gap in colorectal care. Specialists were available, but they weren't consolidated within a comprehensive program. In response, they gathered their human and technological resources and developed the Colorectal Center at Nicklaus Children's. The program launched in 2018 and has become a referral center within Florida and beyond, with many patients traveling from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Reduced Interventions and a New Definition of Success in Craniofacial Care

November 06, 2024 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital is home to one of the first and most experienced craniofacial programs in Florida. This long tenure has given the program a head start that pays dividends to patients, families and referring physicians.

Elevating Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery With Precision and Care

November 05, 2024 – The practice of pediatric orthopedic surgery demands not only exceptional surgical skills but also an environment that fosters innovation, precision and family-friendly patient care. The new Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a testament to this commitment, offering an integrated and comprehensive surgical experience designed for the most complex pediatric surgery cases.

Meet Dr. Utset-Ward: Enhancing Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology Care

November 04, 2024 – Dedicated to delivering cutting-edge cancer care to children, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is proud to welcome Thomas J. Utset-Ward, MD, MBA, to our Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute. Dr. Utset-Ward brings a wealth of experience as a pediatric orthopedic surgical oncologist, specializing in sarcomas, limb salvage and reconstruction, pediatric arthroplasty and general pediatric orthopedic surgery.

Elevating Pediatric Cancer Care With Life-Changing Research

March 12, 2024 – The Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is committed to enrolling as many patients as possible in clinical trials, having a longstanding membership in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), which offers clinical trials for common and uncommon pediatric cancers.

Targeted Leukemia Care Focused on the Well-Being of Children and Families

March 05, 2024 – Leukemia is a common malignancy in children, but treatment advances have led to improved outcomes. At Nicklaus Children's Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute, every form of leukemia therapy is available. Cancer researchers are actively researching which targeted therapies work best for children based on their diagnosis. Proper leukemia care not only considers the necessary to eradicate disease, but also attends to the well-being of the whole person.

Specialized Care for the Diverse Needs of Children With Diabetes

January 23, 2024 – The Pediatric Diabetes Treatment Center is one of the first dedicated pediatric endocrinology and diabetes programs in the southeastern U.S., and since its inception has been a leader in pediatric diabetes education, research and treatment resulting in successful long-term diabetes management.

Innovations That Drive Pediatric Spine Care Forward

January 09, 2024 – Ensuring your child's healthy growth while seeking care for a congenital birth defect, scoliosis, tumor, or spine condition requires an experienced perspective. Nicklaus Children’s Center for Spinal Disorders, part of the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute, have lead new treatments and techniques as well as developed best-practice guidelines for these unique disorders.

An Acuity-Adaptable Model for Improved Pediatric Cardiac Care

January 08, 2024 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute is home to the first pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) in the Southeast. Today, the cardiology, cardiovascular surgery and CICU teams within the Heart Institute continue to lead the way with the implementation of an acuity-adaptable model of care.

At the Leading Edge of Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization

December 18, 2023 – Widely recognized as a world leader in pediatric interventional cardiac catheterization, the team at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital's Heart Institute not only utilizes the most advanced devices, procedures, and treatments, they also ensure families remain the focus by actively communicating. This includes calling a patient's parents "every hour while the procedure takes place.”

Looking to the Future of Oncology Care through Blood and Marrow Transplantation

December 18, 2023 – Comprehensive Blood and bone marrow transplantation is an effective way to treat malignant and nonmalignant diseases in pediatric patients. After decades of success, the Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program has become a key referral center, ensuring more children have access to blood and bone marrow transplantation services, ancillary services, and subspecialty care.

Our Team's Comprehensive Approach to Pediatric Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery

November 30, 2023 – While remaining relatively rare, Thyroid cancer is the most common form pediatric endocrine cancer, encompassing 6% of all pediatric cancers. Treatment doesn’t just start and end with surgery, Nicklaus Children's specialists and researchers are also examining the molecular makeup of thyroid carcinomas to better inform surgical techniques and treatment protocols.

Meeting the Needs of All Children With Endocrine Disorders

November 30, 2023 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for a complete spectrum of endocrine disorders for children from infancy through adolescence. They offer personalized care for children with diabetes, including medication, guidance for eating, learning, exercising, and playing. The team participates in innovative clinical trials and national research, specifically focusing on new approaches to care for Type 1 diabetes. They also ensure that families have all the tools and education necessary to manage diabetes at home.

The Full Spectrum of Pediatric Sports Medicine Care

November 29, 2023 – Young athletes can succeed only if they can perform at their best. To best meet the current and future needs of young athletes, the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute continues pushing forward as a leader in the sports medicine arena.

A New Era of Care for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

November 29, 2023 – In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). This much-needed treatment may slow or stop the progression of this debilitating and deadly disorder. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is at the forefront of this advancement in care as one of the first hospitals in the U.S. and one of only three in Florida to offer gene therapy for DMD.

Setting the Gold Standard: Advancing Care for Sarcoma and Solid Tumors

November 29, 2023 – Bone and joint cancers account for a fraction of cancer cases in the U.S., and their rarity and a paucity of treatment options underscore the need for experienced, multidisciplinary care and novel solutions. Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Sarcoma and Solid Tumor Program delivers both options for children with these malignancies.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital to Study the Use of Low-Frequency Focused Ultrasound Therapy to Treat Children with Aggressive Brain Tumors

November 20, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is to become only the third site in North America involved in a Phase I clinical trial studying the role of a new technology called low-frequency focused ultrasound (LoFU) in the care of children with a lethal type of brain tumor that forms within the brainstem.

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