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Radiation Safety in Pediatrics: A New Look at Imaging Practices for Growing Bodies

This presentation from Jesse Courtier, MD, chief of pediatric radiology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, provides an update on X-ray and CT risks for kids and how protocols have been shaped to minimize harm and maximize diagnostic detail.

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When Puberty Shows Up Too Soon (or Too Late): A Guide for Pediatricians

In this talk, pediatric endocrinologist Jennifer Olson, MD, describes how the hormonal processes that lead to sexual maturity are currently understood; provides usable definitions of precocious puberty as well as delayed puberty; and lays ...

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Care of Transgender & Gender Diverse Youth

Laying the groundwork for a better understanding of gender incongruence, pediatric endocrinologist Abby Walch, MD, discusses the latest evidence on factors that contribute to individual gender identity as well as causes of gender dysphoria.

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Differentiating Pediatric Movement Disorders: When to Reassure, When to Refer

Pediatric neurologist Mary Jeno, MD, starts by laying out useful parameters for navigating the nuances of odd motions – from eye fluttering to shuddering to hip thrusting – that worried parents report seeing in their babies, young children and teenagers.

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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH): Keys to Recognizing Danger Signs in Kids

While rare, HLH is also potentially life-threatening, so pediatric hematologist-oncologist Michelle Hermiston, MD, PhD, wants pediatricians to understand when and how to think about this hyperinflammatory syndrome.

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Child & Adolescent Headache Program

The Child & Adolescent Headache Program is a specialty clinic within the Department of Neurology. Our focus is the treatment of patients with difficult to manage headache syndromes.

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How Social Determinants Impact Liver Transplantation and Strategies for Addressing Them

To discover how socio-economic factors impact young patients undergoing liver transplantation and whether a health advocate can improve outcomes, pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist Sharad I. Wadhwani, MD, MPH, is leading two ...

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Targeted Treatment of Rare Childhood Leukemia

Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) is a rare but aggressive childhood leukemia. While hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is curative for some patients, approximately half of all patients will still have their leukemia return following a transplant.

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How to Improve Survival for Pediatric Leukemia Patients

UCSF studies uncover effects of pre-conception smoking and racial disparities in pediatric leukemias

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Q&A with Dr. Peyvandi, Pediatric Cardiologist at the Neonatal Cardiovascular Center of Excellence

Beginning with prenatal diagnosis and proceeding with care throughout childhood, the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Neonatal Cardiovascular Center of Excellence provides comprehensive care for neonates with complex cardiovascular conditions.