December 3, 2024 Contingency management makes a difference in teen recovery Contingency management is an evidence-based method for keeping adolescents engaged in substance use treatment and encouraging them to stay clean. Children’s Health uses this approach as part of its comprehensive Teen Recovery Program.
September 25, 2024 First of its kind: Augmented rehabilitation system boosts kids' rehab performance The Anesthesiology and Rehabilitation Pain team at Children’s Health pioneered a new tool for rehab, called Monitored Augmented Rehabilitation System (MARS). It’s a device that engages patients in action video games during rehab to distract from pain – increasing stamina and range of motion after an injury, illness or surgery.
September 4, 2024 New therapy uses SEEG monitoring and neuromodulation to reduce seizures Innovative neurological monitoring at Children’s Health looks at which areas of the thalamus are involved in a child’s seizure network. The new approach combines SEEG with response neurostimulation to reduce seizures in kids with intractable epilepsy. The findings are paving the way for more effective treatment options.
September 2, 2024 First large-scale study investigates sex vulnerabilities to HIE at birth Study reveals boys are at higher risk for hypoxia-ischemia encephalopathy (HIE) at birth than girls. Learn how this innovative research conducted at Children’s Health is driving development of new treatments and improved care.
August 26, 2024 Groundbreaking study uncovers new links between gut bacteria, appetite and obesity A new study uncovers complex connections between gut bacteria, appetite and obesity. Findings show that the absence of colonic enteroendocrine cells can increase glutamate production, increasing appetite. This research may one day inform new treatments for pediatric obesity.
August 23, 2024 Why ADHD gets overlooked and how providers can meet the need for treatment Research shows that attention-enhancing medications combined with behavioral strategies is the most effective approach to ADHD. Learn more about the practical skills that can make a big difference for kids and their families.