Nephrology and Gastroenterology Research Roundup

April 22, 2025 - In recognition of World Kidney Month in March and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month in April, this month’s Research Roundup is dedicated to the incredible research being conducted in Nephrology and Gastroenterology. Research in these departments is advancing pediatric medicine affecting thousands of children in the U.S. diagnosed with rare disorders like Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and school-aged children reporting IBS-like symptoms.

Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Colorectal Conditions

November 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.

Tiny but Mighty: 1.2LB Baby Girl Leaves NICU After Three Months

March 04, 2026 -

Just a few days after baby girl Pierson was born, when she still weighed only 1.2 lb, a small catheter was placed through her vein to deliver a tiny device to treat her congenital heart defect all while she remained in her incubator.

Meet Bria the Miracle

September 03, 2026 -

Twins Akia and Bria were born at just 34 weeks with one major difference - Bria was born with OEIS Syndrome, also known as Cloacal Exstrophy. After spending her first five days in the NICU under the care of our pediatric surgeon and pediatric urologist, Bria received her first abdominal reconstruction surgery.