Pediatric Medicine News, Research & Innovation


Comprehensive, Future-Facing Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Care

marzo 18, 2025 – Thyroid cancer is rare in kids but is on the rise, especially in teens. Nicklaus Children's Hospital offers personalized care using molecular testing and works with a network of experts to improve treatment. Their team provides top-notch diagnostics, surgery, and support, making sure families stay informed and involved throughout the process.

With Limb-Lengthening, Surgery Is Only the Beginning

marzo 11, 2025 – Liz, who was born with achondroplasia, had limb-lengthening surgery in January 2023 to help her gain more independence and improve her arm mobility. After months of therapy and adjustments, she reached her goal, giving her more freedom to do everyday activities without any limitations.

Optimal Care, Improved Life for Children With Spasticity

marzo 11, 2025

Spasticity, which is often caused by brain or spinal cord injuries, is common in children with cerebral palsy and can result in muscle tightness, spasms, and problems like chronic constipation. The Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Program uses a team approach, offering both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to enhance the quality of life for kids, while providing personalized care and family support along the way.

Addressing Chronic IBS With External Device Placement

febrero 27, 2025 – Learn more about IB-STIM, a safe solution offered at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital that resolves IBS symptoms.

Leading Pediatric Epilepsy Care for 40 Years

febrero 26, 2025 – For 40 years, Nicklaus Children's Hospital has been a leader in pediatric epilepsy. Learn more about the comprehensive care we offer for the most complex chronic cases.

Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Children with Duchenne MD

enero 23, 2025 – At Nicklaus Children's Hospital, gene therapy offers a promising treatment that dramatically improves life for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Recognizing the potential wielded by a new gene therapy, Nicklaus Children’s became one of the first in the nation to offer ELEVIDYS-dystrophin soon after the FDA's 2023 approval.

Deep Brain Stimulation for Improved Generalized Dystonia

enero 16, 2025 – When medical therapy is insufficient to remedy severe dystonia in children, deep brain stimulation at Nicklaus Children's Hospital offers new hope.
 

Aiming for Pinpoint Accuracy in Pediatric Oncological Care

diciembre 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.

Pediatric Aortic Arch Repair: Revolutionary Care for Traumatic Cardiac Injuries

diciembre 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

noviembre 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

noviembre 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

noviembre 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

noviembre 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

noviembre 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

marzo 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

marzo 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

enero 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

enero 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

enero 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.

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

diciembre 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.