Neurosurgery program at Children’s Minnesota recognized as top spine and neuroscience program
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- North America’s only pediatric iMRI neurosurgery suite equipped with both moving-scanner and moving-patient MRI technology in the same surgical space.
- One of the largest pediatric epilepsy centers in the country, and the only pediatric Level 4 epilepsy center in Minnesota.
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Read more about the neurosurgery program and recognition here.
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Cancer and blood disorders program welcomes new kid experts
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New tools to prevent RSV: What clinicians need to know
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There has been a lot of discussion about the effective new RSV monoclonal antibody for babies and young children, which most pediatricians agree is very exciting, especially after last year’s viral season. However, there is currently a shortage of the preventative treatment, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued some specific guidelines for who should be receiving the new drug.
The Kid Experts® at Children’s Minnesota, including Dr. Anu Kalaskar, medical director of infectious disease, are monitoring for the latest information about dosing and administration of the new drug. Even with the drug shortage, there are things all pediatricians should know about navigating RSV during the 2023-2024 viral season, including another new vaccine for pregnant women that is available to help minimize exposure of RSV to newborns.
Read about the latest recommendations here.
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Pediatric traumatic brain injuries require special assessment, response
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Annually, 35,000 children experience a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S., making TBIs the leading cause of death and disability among children and adolescents. Twenty percent of those children will die from their injuries and 50% will have poor neurological outcomes six months post-injury.
Dr. Kyle Halvorson, pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s Minnesota, frequently emphasizes “kids are not small adults,” when assessing and treating young people with TBIs, as much of the literature about head injuries is about treating adults, not kids.
Dr. Halvorson and Dr. Nathan Kreykes, trauma medical director at Children’s Minnesota, led a video seminar, “ABC’s of Pediatric Trauma: Pediatric Head Trauma: Assessment and Decision Making.” The one-hour seminar is free to view.
Read more about assessing pediatric TBIs here.
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Talking about suicide with young patients
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Kids and young adults with mental health issues are seen daily in pediatric clinics. Last year, for the first time in Children’s Minnesota’s history, attempted or contemplated suicide became one of the top five diagnoses in the Emergency Department.
You do not need to be a mental health expert or psychologist to ask patients about their thoughts and feelings, particularly if you are concerned. However, it is important to be prepared with resources and a conversation plan. Having set wording that feels comfortable to you when discussing topics like patient confidentiality can help you remain grounded and focused on the patient’s safety as the top priority.
Read more about how to talk to pediatric patients about suicide, including some helpful conversation starters provided by mental health providers in the psychology program at Children’s Minnesota, in this blog.
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