Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 7 of 55

May 28, 2025

Standardized huddle process improves response to unprofessional behaviors in health care settings 

Patient Van Sung with her parents, Nathan and Rem Kumthar. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 28, 2025

Medical team uses nontraditional therapy to help give young patient a chance at making it to heart transplant

The team used an Impella, a catheter-based miniature ventricular assist device. It offered the best chance of getting rising eighth-grader Van Sung to transplant.

Siblings Shayli and Shafer Daves at home following the transplant. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 22, 2025

Sister’s kidney donation to her brother is a dream come true

The siblings, both recovering from surgery, admitted they were best friends, a bond that has grown even deeper since the transplant.

May 20, 2025

Psychologists included as part of medical teams to support children’s mental health awareness

These psychologists work with the medical team and families to help support patients during their hospital visits and in coping with and treating their medical diagnosis.

May 19, 2025

New study highlights improved treatment approach for people with mild asthma

A multicenter trial found that adding budesonide, an inhaled steroid, to albuterol significantly reduced severe asthma attacks compared to using albuterol alone.

May 8, 2025

Newer preventive options helping reduce RSV-associated hospitalization rates among infants

For decades no effective preventive options existed, and the tools now exist to prevent severe disease.