Dr. Christos Papadelis shares the strides made by robotic rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy at Cook Children's. His team uses the Amadeo system, which improves upper extremity functions through video games. The project focuses on children with congenital hemiplegia and is showing significant improvements in finger motion and dexterity after only 15 consecutive days of training. Listen up to discover what’s on the horizon as we understand more about neuroplasticity and the potential for broader applications in both upper and lower extremities.

Can focused ultrasound send tiny bubbles beyond the blood brain barrier and destroy diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas in children? Hear why Sibo Zhao, M.D., and John Honeycutt, M.D., believe it can, why this research is so important, and what its future applications might be.

Imagine holding a perfect 3D replica of a child's heart, spine, or skull in your hands. Cardiologist Steve Muyskens and plastic surgeon Han Zhuang Beh share the incredible advantages of having an onsite 3D printing lab that creates precise, unique detailed models so surgeons can map out a clear plan before entering the operating room, providing better, more reliable results in even the smallest patients.

For babies born before 28 weeks and full-term infants born with serious complications, the small baby unit team at Cook Children’s NICU adds an extra level of care, and a fighting chance for a bright future.

Cook Children’s pediatric neurologist, Stephanie Acord, M.D., delves into selective dorsal rhizotomy for children with spastic cerebral palsy with a deep dive into the evaluation of each patient, the neurosurgical process, role of the motion lab, and rehab therapies post-surgery. She also discusses the long-term outlook for these kids as more strides are made in the future.

When a child's immune system doesn't work properly, it can cause problems like severe, frequent or unusual infections and autoimmune disorders. Immunologist, Dr. Natalia Chaimowitz, and Pediatrician, Dr. Alice Phillips, discuss the roles of primary care, immunology and fast-breaking medical advancements in genetics research, diagnoses and treatments in pediatric immunology help kids live their best lives.

A podcast on DNA, diagnosing genetic conditions, optical genome mapping for diagnostic accuracy, comprehensive patient histories, and equitable genetic research participation across all ethnicities.

Dr. John Robertson and his team at Cook Children's Exercise Respiratory Center specialize in diagnosing and treating exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) and dysfunctional breathing in children and young adults. They use the Continuous Laryngoscopy During Exercise (CLE) test, a pioneering method since 2019, to observe airway, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems during exercise. The center, founded in 2023, offers personalized treatment plans involving speech and physical therapies. Research by Dr. Andy Kreutzer aims to develop a single exercise session to diagnose EILO and other respiratory issues. The team emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and collaboration with coaches and trainers to help athletes manage symptoms and continue their sports.

Dr. Rhem shares a promising new gene therapy for children living with Duchenne.

Childhood obesity is a significant national epidemic, with approximately 20% of children and teens in the U.S. classified as obese. This condition, if untreated, leads to severe comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular diseases, among others. Adolescents with severe obesity often carry these health issues into adulthood, doubling their risk of premature death before age 55 compared to their non-obese peers.

A look at the importance of interprofessional care to improve the outcomes of young people with leukemia, with pediatric leukemia specialists Paul Bowman, M.D. and Kenneth Heym M.D.

As the fentanyl and opioid crisis continues to grow here in the U.S., those on the frontlines have seen firsthand the impact of drug overdoses on young people, families, first responders, law enforcement and health providers. While the fight to end the flow of illicit drugs continues, there is a glimmer of hope in the lifesaving drug known as naloxone. Dr. Artee Gandhi, Dr. Shakyryn Napier, Callie Crow and Eduardo Chavez explore the life-saving importance of naloxone and the challenges that continue to face our communities.

The causes of tumors in children and young adults are different than those in adults. Yet, much of the diagnoses and treatments for pediatric patients have been based on those from adults. But thanks to great strides in research, that's changing. Dr. Anish Ray, Dr. Kelly Vallance. and Dr. Heidi Trinkman take us on a journey through research, oncology, and pharmacology and their impact on pediatric precision medicine.  

Children and teens can have difficulty with bladder and bowel incontinence (leaking urine or stool), constipation, pain when using the restroom (dysuria) or pelvic pain. There are myriad reasons why kids have pelvic floor issues. This could be due to pelvic floor dysfunction, muscle imbalance or diet, Join us in a lively discussion with Cook Children’s pediatric pelvic floor therapists Caitlin Smith, MOT, OTR/L, and Kathy Manthuruthil, PT, DPT, PCS, CPST on the many causes and when to refer patients to pediatric pelvic floor rehabilitation/

Join Cook Children’s team of experts on blazing new trails in treating and curing hyperinsulinism (HI) for children across the nation and around the globe. Hear what’s being done to cure more patients and expand treatment most difficult cases.

There is a misconception that palliative means end of life care.  But that's not how we think about palliative surgery at all. Palliative surgery is when we're looking at not necessarily curing something, but alleviating something. Cook Children’s Palliative epilepsy neurosurgery explains how kids with intractable epilepsy are getting a better quality of life.

Any surgery can be challenging and come with risks. But when that surgery involves children, it comes with a unique set of things the surgery team has to consider that are very different from adults. Dr. Kanika Bowen-Jallow delves into how those differences impact both the surgical team and patient outcomes. Meet the speaker Meet Dr. Bowen-Jallow Related information Cook Children's Pediatric Surgery Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Effects of Socioeconomic, Demographic, and Hospital Characteristics on Cost, Length of Stay, and Type of Procedure Performed. - Abstract - Europe PMC A call to action: Multi-disciplinary care and treatment of obesity in pediatrics - PubMed (nih.gov) Wearable Activity Tracking Device Use in an Adolescent Weight Management Clinic: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial - PubMed (nih.gov) One Size Does Not Fit All: Sociodemographic Factors Affecting Weight Loss in Adolescents. - Abstract - Europe PMC Cook Children’s Endocrinology REACH Clinic Breaking barriers: Meet the 9th black female pediatric surgeon in the U.S. GMA: Woman makes history as 9th Black female pediatric surgeon in US Cook Children’s community task force leading discussion on suicide prevention and mental health Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Doctor Groups Ask for Tougher Stance on Kids’ Sugary Drinks They're active, eat healthy … and they have high cholesterol? https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/theyre-active-eat-healthy--and-they-have-high-cholesterol/

Dr. Lisa Vaughan, manager, Cook Children’s Audiology Program takes us on a deep dive into the exciting research, osseointegrated devices and technological advancements, the latest treatments in pediatric audiology, along with the challenges and rewards for children with hearing loss.

Cook Children's pediatric gastroenterologist, Clifton Huang, M.D., shares fascinating insights into the advancing treatments and procedures, including endomicroscopy, that are bringing new hope for children with rare or complicated conditions.

Dr. Scott Perry, Medical Director of Neurosciences and Dr. Christos Papadelis, Director of Neurosciences Research along with Dianna Grado, Clinical Coordinator for Neurosciences Research, explore how breaking research boundaries creates limitless possibilities, paving the way for world-class research – and results once thought impossible for kids and young adults with neurological disorders.   Meet the speakers Meet Dr. PerryMeet Dr. PapadelisDianna Grado, RN Related information Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Research Center Clinical Research Adult Genetic Epilepsy Clinic Comprehensive Epilepsy Program Movement Disorders Movement Disorders Clinic Cerebral Palsy Clinic Cook Children’s Neurology Cook Children’s Neurosciences Research Center Dodson Neuro Research Endowment The Arcuate Primary steps for primary care: Sleep disorders in epilepsy and cerebral palsy Infantile Spasms- Primary Steps for Primary Care Staring Spells – Primary Steps for Primary Care Febrile Seizures – Primary Steps for Primary Care The Arcuate – Neuroscience Research Early Identification and Improving Life-Long Outcomes in Cerebral Palsy Patients New-Onset Seizure Clinic Seeks to Decrease Wait Time for Initial Evaluation BE FAST to Recognize the Signs of Pediatric Stroke Pioneering Surgery Disconnects Left Side of Brain to Stop Child’s Daily Seizures Teen Becomes First in North Texas to Undergo Landmark Brain Surgery for Epilepsy   Transcript 00:00:11   Host:  Hello and welcome to this edition of Doc Talk. We're honored and excited today to be speaking with key researchers at Cook Children's Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center. We're joined by Dr. Scott Perry, Medical Director of Neurosciences, Dr. Christos Papadelis, Director of Neurosciences Research and Diana Grotto, C...