Pediatric Grand Rounds: Cystic Fibrosis 2012
David Orenstein, MD, provides an overview of the history of Cystic Fibrosis. He discusses the drug development process, discontinued drugs, and the effects of the newest drug: Ivacaftor. The financial aspect of the drug is also touched on. MORE >
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology: In Pittsburgh and Beyond
Peter Shaw, MD, defines an AYA Oncology Patient and provides an overview of its prevalence and survival rates. He discusses a variety of groups and organizations involved with adolescent and young adult oncology, advocacy and awareness, and the results that they drive for research and clinical trials. Collaboration with medical oncologists and their successful results in patients is also covered. MORE >
Face Recognition: Lessons from Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Dr. Yatin Vyas, pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, shares the clinical and genetic aspects of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. MORE >
Immunotherapy for Brain Tumors
Pediatric neurosurgeon, Ian Pollack, MD, discusses immunotherapy for the management of pediatric brainstem gliomas with an evaluation of the potential role of immunotherapy as an adjunct therapy for the tumors. MORE >
Quality: Raising the Bar- Implications for Performance
Francis Solano, MD, discusses the shift in medicine from volume-based health care to a system based on quality metrics, cost, and value. This presentation was part of the 2011 Update in Internal Medicine: Evidence Based Approaches to Common Medical Problems. MORE >
Update on Retinopathy of Prematurity
Pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Christin Sylvester reviews current and emerging treatments for Retinopathy of Prematurity or ROP. MORE >
Otitis Media: The Case for Human Evolution in its Pathogenesis
Renowned pediatric otolaryngologist Charles Bluestone, MD, discusses the impact of evolution on the increased incidence of otitis media in infants and children. MORE >
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Status Update
Two specialists in child and adolescent psychiatric conditions present on the diagnosis, prevalence, course, and consequence of pediatric bipolar disorder. MORE >
Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A Growing Population Requiring
Multidisciplinary Care
An increasing number of adults with congenital heart disease is emerging in the United States. Join Dr. Stephen Cook for a presentation of the medical management of this growing population. MORE >
Optimizing Outcomes in Pediatric Liver Transplant
Transplant surgeon, Dr. George V. Mazariegos, discusses the current state of pediatric liver transplant, including a review of the determinants of early outcomes, surgical and medical factors that impact long term survival, and the assessment of the pediatric transplant recipient following surgery. MORE >
25 Years of Research at Serving Teens at Risk: Prizes and Surprises
Dr. David Brent's course provides information intended to improve practitioners' recognition of psychiatric disorders and suicidal behavior in teenage patients. MORE >
Ventricular Support for Childrens' Hearts
Dr. Peter Wearden, UPMC cardiothoracic surgeon, delivers a grand rounds lecture on the use of Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) for children with hearts weakened by disease or in need of a transplant. MORE >
Department of Pediatrics Annual Report
UPMC Synergies- Fall 2011 (CME available)
Dr. David Brent and colleagues review the definition, significance, assessment, and management of treatment-resistant depression in youth in UPMC Synergies, a publication by Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC.