Pulmonary Medicine Research The Division of Pulmonary Medicine has several active research projects, supported by the National Institutes of Health, pharmaceutical companies and other private sources, including: Studies of severe exacerbations in children with mild asthma Clinical comparison of allergic and
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Transitional Care Program As our patients grow older, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center aims to prepare adolescents and young adults for independent healthy lives. Our Transitional Care program focuses on urologic conditions which may require life-long care, with the goal of empowering our patients to Specialty
Orthopedics Children’s musculoskeletal needs are different from those of adults. Our pediatric orthopedic specialists provide expert care for children of all ages, from infants to young adults, so their growing bones, muscles and joints are treated with the latest medical advancements Status Epilepticus Clinical Pathway Status epilepticus is a relatively common medical presentation, with 18-41 per 100,000 children presenting to emergency rooms each year. The American Epilepsy Society made recommendations in 2016 for treatment of prolonged seizures, which includes level A evidence of
Flu Vaccine Our top priority at Connecticut Children’s is keeping each other and our patient families safe. That’s why the organization is once again requiring all team members—in clinical and non-clinical roles—to receive a flu vaccine for the 2025-26 flu season as a condition of employment
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Innovating with Purpose: Lessons Learned from Team Members By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: This is the fourth article in our Innovating with Purpose series, which describes Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health’s journey to create and nurture a culture of innovation. Innovating with purpose is critical to an organization’s success. As you can imagine Brachial Plexus Palsy Management Clinical Pathway Brachial plexus palsies occur in about one in 1000 live births. Older literature quotes over 90% rate of recovery, however “recovery” has a broad definition that includes any reanimation of the limb. Recognizing secondary weakness and deformity, the actual recovery rate is closer
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Center for Rare Bone Disorders Connecticut Children’s Center for Rare Bone Disorders specializes in treating and finding causes of rare bone diseases. The center is headed by globally recognized endocrinologist and researcher Emily Germain-Lee, MD, who is actively developing new therapies to treat these Location
Connecticut Children’s NICU at UConn Health Center The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides care for babies born prematurely or with health challenges. Connecticut Children’s is known for this highly specialized care – and for providing a supportive, comforting experience for families when they need it most. Connecticut Article
Grow Committed: Zach’s Story Imagine: You are a star football player walking onto the field for the first game of your senior year. It is Friday night, and the stands are packed. You’ve already racked up three all-conference and two all-state selections in your first three years of high school; you’ve been
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Shoulder Injuries Overview The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. The anatomy of the shoulder, including the muscles and tendons around the shoulder allow for this mobility. The shoulder has three different areas, or joints, called the: glenohumeral joint (the ball and socket) Article
4 Things to Know About Heart Murmurs in Children By Seth Lapuk, MD: Up to three out of four kids will have a heart murmur at some point in childhood, but in most cases, it’s nothing to worry about. To explain more, Connecticut Children’s pediatric cardiologist (and American Heart Association leader!) Seth Lapuk, MD, joins the blog. 1. Most heart
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Connecticut Children’s antimicrobial stewardship program helps providers at Connecticut Children’s deliver optimal therapy to their patients with infectious diseases. We do this through: Monitoring antimicrobial resistance trends and local antimicrobial usage Education to Condition
Atrioventricular Canal Defect (Atrioventricular Septal Defect) An atrioventricular canal defect (also known as an atrioventricular septal defect, or an AV canal defect or AV septal defect) is a condition that develops before birth, when the central area of a baby’s heart doesn’t form properly during pregnancy. With this condition, the wall Service/Program
Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) Program Connecticut Children’s PUV Program is a multidisciplinary effort that combines the expertise of nephrology and urology to address the unique needs of children with PUV and chronic kidney disease. PUV is the most common cause of severe types of urinary tract obstruction. It is