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Early Outcomes of a Myofascial Repair Technique for Fetal Meningocele

In this study, researchers compared the results from two closure methods for repairing myelomeningocele and myeloschisis: modified-myofascial closure and non-myofascial closure.

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Is the Appendix a Good Organ to Diagnose Total Colonic Aganglionosis?

Total colonic aganglionosis, a rare form of Hirschsprung disease, can be reliably diagnosed using appendix biopsies if no nerve cells are found in the appendix.

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Reduction in Blood Product Transfusion Requirements with Early On-ECMO Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

In this study, researchers evaluated the association of surgical timing for congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with preoperative blood product usage.

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Improved Survival for Infants with Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

A Colorado Fetal Care Center study found greater survival among infants with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia when they receive early intervention with ECMO from high-volume medical centers with a protocoled care approach.

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Modulation of Surface CD11c Expression Tracks Plasticity in Murine Intestinal Tissue Eosinophils

In this study, researchers from the Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program in the Digestive Health Institute sought to characterize eosinophils by subgroup, using the expression of CD11c as a framework.

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Teens and Drug Use: How to Talk About Substance Use with Your Teen

Our pediatric addiction specialists share their advice on talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol, how to address the rising dangers of fentanyl and important resources.

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NTRK Fusions Can Co-Occur With H3K27M Mutations and May Define Druggable Subclones Within Diffuse Midline Gliomas

Diffuse midline glioma, a pediatric brainstem tumor, is almost always fatal. But for a small percentage of patients that have a NTRK gene mutation, TRK inhibition may provide clinical effectiveness.

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Living-Donor Liver Transplant Center Volume Influences Waiting List Survival

Increasing access and listing, or multilisting, at high-volume pediatric liver transplant centers with expertise in living donor liver transplants and deceased donor partial liver transplants could optimize waiting lists and post-transplant outcomes.

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Rare and Risky: Fetal Pericardial Teratoma Resection Surgery In Utero

To save a fetus with a dangerous mass on its heart, Children’s Hospital Colorado surgeons undertook a rare and unique surgery. The team removed the tumor while the fetus remained in utero, saving its life and the life of its mother.

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In Case of Crisis: How to Make a Mental Health ‘Crisis Kit’

Much like having a first-aid kit in your car in case of a cut or burn, preparing a crisis kit to have on hand can help comfort and distract your child during times of distress. Learn how to make a plan and distress tolerance box.