FDA authorizes use of new device to treat esophageal birth defect in babies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized use of the Flourish Pediatric Esophageal Atresia Anastomosis, a first-of-its-kind medical device to treat infants up to one year old for a birth defect that causes a gap in their esophagus, called esophageal atresia. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - May 12, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
FDA Authorizes Use of New Device to Treat Esophageal Birth Defect in Babies
May 12, 2017 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized use of the Flourish Pediatric Esophageal Atresia Anastomosis, a first-of-its-kind medical device to treat infants up to one year old for a birth defect that causes a gap in their... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 12, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Prenatal diagnosis sets James up for success
I remember it like yesterday. Pregnant with my first child, I went to my 9-week scheduled ultrasound not really knowing what to expect. I heard a little baby’s heartbeat in my belly! I was blown away.
When you go for your 18-week ultrasound, make sure your baby’s heart is checked. A simple scan can change everything. ~ Elizabeth
At the 18-week scan, it appeared that the baby only had one kidney. The doctor seemed to think that everything else was normal, but he told me I had the option to make an appointment at Boston Children’s Hospital for a fetal echocardiogram. My husband had to work that day, so my...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - May 2, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Elizabeth Swift Tags: Diseases & Conditions Our Patients’ Stories Andrew Powell Fetal Cardiology Program Francis Fynn-Thompson Heart Center Pulmonary atresia Tetralogy of Fallot tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia ultrasound Source Type: news
Kimmel announcement shines light on heart condition
When Jimmy Kimmel revealed his son Billy was born with a heart problem, it was the first time many of his viewers?had heard the complicated medical terms used to describe it. "Billy was born with a heart disease, something called tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia," Kimmel said on his?late-night talk show. "Basically, the pulmonary [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 2, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
What Causes Hyperammonemia?
Discussion
Reye’s syndrome (RS)is named for Dr. Douglas Reye who along with Drs. G. Morgan and J. Baral described encephalopathy and fatty accumulation and degeneration in children in a 1963 Lancet article. RS usually affects children but can occur at all ages. All organs can be affected but the liver and brain are primarily affected causing liver failure and encephalopathy as toxic metabolites (especially ammonia) accumulate, and intracranial hypertension and cerebral edema occurs. As the ammonia levels begin to rise (> 100 mg/dL) patients lose their appetite, have nausea and emesis and mental status changes whic...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 20, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Biostage prices $8m offering for bioengineered organ implant
Biostage (NSDQ:BSTG), a 27-person biotech based in Holliston, Mass., is developing technology to regrow esophageal tissue in patients that have esophageal cancer or atresia. Last week, the company priced a public offering at ¢40 per share of common stock, expecting to bring in $8 million from the round.
The current standard of care for resectable esophageal cancer is complex – surgeons pull a piece of a patient’s stomach or intestine and reposition it in the chest to become the replacement esophagus. However, the procedure comes with a mortality rate that can be as a high as 19% at 90 days, according to Biosta...
Source: Mass Device - February 15, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Sarah Faulkner Tags: Funding Roundup Regenerative Medicine Wall Street Beat Biostage Source Type: news
Anal Atresia in a Neonate
A newborn male is seen with anal atresia. Isolated finding? Or, first clue? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - January 19, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Richard Sidlow, MD Tags: Quiz Source Type: news
Man Opts To Receive Liver From Donor With Hepatitis C After First Transplant Fails
BOSTON (CBS) – After his first transplant failed, 26-year old Ben Blake was in need of another liver and fast. So he made the courageous decision to take one that is infected with a treatable disease in order to save his life.
“Ben is my only son and he was very sick at birth,” says Duane Blake.
Ben, had biliary atresia, a rare disease that eventually causes liver failure. At just seven months of age, he needed a liver transplant.
“Every day was really a blessing and a gift,” says Duane.
But by the end of college, Ben’s donor liver began to fail and he started to waste away. He lost 40 pounds, could barel...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen Dr. Mallika Marshall Liver Transplant Source Type: news
Zimbabwe: 8-Year-Old in Urgent Need of Liver Transplant
[The Herald] AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Masvingo baby is in urgent need of help to undergo a liver transplant in India as more minors continue to be diagnosed of severe Jaundice (Liver Cirrhosis and Biliary Atresia).Thayel Makatendeka Botsa (pictured right with her mother) requires $50 000 to cover medication and travel expenses. The baby's mother Mrs Adelaide Botse said Thayel was first diagnosed of severe Jaundice soon after her birth in March this year. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 7, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Father captures powerful photos of his four-year-old daughter proudly showing off her 'battle scars' after receiving a life-saving liver transplant
Indi Warner was born with Biliary Atresia and had to undergo a liver transplant at just seven months old. Now four, the plucky Sydney youngster wears her battle scars with pride. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High Mortality Among Young Children Awaiting Liver Transplantation High Mortality Among Young Children Awaiting Liver Transplantation
Young children awaiting liver transplantation, mostly for biliary atresia (BA), face"unacceptably high" rates of wait-list and early post-liver-transplant mortality, according to a 10-year United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) review.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - November 9, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Transplantation News Source Type: news
Family Rallies Behind Infant In Desperate Need Of Liver Transplant
BOSTON (CBS) — At Boston Children’s Hospital organ transplant floor, 7-month-old Gabriella puts on a brave smile even though she’s fighting for her life.
“We are trying to keep hope. We are doing our best for her,” her mother Meghan Stuart said.
Gabby has Biliary Atresia, a liver disease that develops shortly after birth. Gabby’s is now advanced and she’s in desperate need of a liver transplant.
“Unfortunately, this is a disease if it gets to this point can be fatal for her if it progresses any longer without a liver transplant,” Boston Children’s Hospital Liver Speci...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - September 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Boston Children's Hospital CBS Boston WBZ Source Type: news
Two-year-old twin makes history after receiving hospital ’s 300th heart transplant
The cookies for Dean Andersen’s welcome-home celebration were decorated with “#300,” fitting for the two-year-old who, just six weeks earlier, received the 300th heart transplant performed at Boston Children’s Hospital.
“Dean does things in his own time and in his own way,” says his mom, Janet Andersen. “His transplant was no exception.”
The Boston Children’s Heart Transplant Program performed its first transplant in 1986, and this May marked the program’s 30th anniversary. Dean’s transplant in June was yet another reason for celebration.
“Milestones like these are not accomplished without our a...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - September 13, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Emily Williams Tags: Our Patients’ Stories congenital heart defect Dr. Elizabeth Blume heart failure heart transplant Heart transplant program Pediatric Transplant Center (PTC) Pulmonary atresia Source Type: news
Father who gave his baby a transplant urges others to become organ donors
Allie Driva, from Los Angeles, was diagnosed with biliary atresia, causing her liver to fail. She was saved after her father Ryan, 30, was found to be a match and donated part of his organ. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 31, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What is a Hydrocoele of the Spermatic Cord?
Discussion
Hydrocoeles are common anatomic variations caused by the incomplete obliteration of the processus vaginalis. The processus vaginalis is a peritoneal remnant that follows the testis and spermatic cord into the scrotum as the testis descends into the scrotum during development. As the processus vaginalis traverses from the testis back to the peritoneum, a hydrocoele can occur at any point along its length. The obliteration of the processus vaginalis occurs with the closure at the internal inguinal ring, followed by closure just above the testes with atresia of the area in between. The closure of the area around th...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 22, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
