Zika-exposed children may display neurodevelopmental differences November 29, 2022 A new study finds that children who are exposed to the Zika virus while in the womb, but who are not subsequently diagnosed with Zika-related birth defects and congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), may still display differences in some aspects of cognitive development, mood and mobility compared to unexposed children.
First-of-its-kind surgical procedure offers new hope for children with Hirschsprung disease November 16, 2022 A new surgical procedure successfully addresses a common lingering challenge — incontinence – faced by some families with young children who have undergone surgery for Hirschsprung disease.
Washingtonian magazine recognizes 65 “Top Doctors” in 28 specialties from Children’s National Hospital November 4, 2022 Washingtonian magazine’s annual list of the region’s “Top Doctors” recognize 65 Children’s National Hospital physicians from an array of specialties including Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Oncology/Hematology, Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, General and Thoracic Surgery and Urology.
Prestigious annual pediatric medical device competition announces winners as five innovators share in $150K in NCC-PDI funding October 24, 2022 The National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) announces five awardees chosen in its prestigious “Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!” competition. Each received a share of $150,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with awards ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to support the advancement of pediatric medical devices.
COVID-19 vaccine may be lifesaving for pregnant women and their unborn children October 12, 2022 In a new article published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers conclude that the COVID-19 vaccine not only protects pregnant women but may also be lifesaving for their unborn children.
Children’s National Hospital trial shows bionic pancreas improves Type 1 diabetes management compared to standard insulin delivery methods September 28, 2022 A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology to automatically deliver insulin, was more effective at maintaining blood glucose levels within normal range than standard-of-care management among people with Type 1 diabetes, a new multicenter clinical trial has found. The trial, conducted partly at Children’s National Hospital was primarily funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
New clues into how the circadian clock helps the brain recover after injury September 19, 2022 A type of brain cell that can renew itself is regulated by circadian rhythms, providing significant insights into how the body’s internal clock may promote healing after traumatic brain injuries (TBI), according to new research from Children’s National Hospital. Released in the latest issue of eNeuro, the findings open new avenues of investigation for future TBI therapies.
Kurt Newman, M.D., announces plans to retire as president and CEO of Children's National Hospital September 6, 2022 Eleven years after becoming president and chief executive officer of Children’s National Hospital, Kurt Newman, M.D., told his team that he intends to retire.
Children's headaches and mental health worsened during pandemic August 5, 2022 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many pediatric patients who suffer from headaches have experienced more frequent headaches and worsening anxiety and mood, and a new study finds links to stress, decreased physical activity and increased screen time.
Children's National Hospital and Howard University Hospital expand partnership to benefit NICU babies August 1, 2022 The nation’s #1 ranked neonatologists from Children’s National Hospital are now providing care in the NICU at Howard University Hospital. This builds on a long standing relationship between the two institutions with the goal of health equity for all newborns.