¿Qué es el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (ADHD)?
El trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad, o ADHD, por sus siglas en inglés, es lo que se conoce como un trastorno del “desarrollo neurológico”, lo que significa que ocurre debido a diferencias en la forma en que se desarrolla el sistema…
What should I know about prenatal care?
In this episode of Boston Children’s Answers Parentcast, we focus on a crucial subject for expecting parents: prenatal care. Dr. Jennifer Arnold is joined by nurse Olivia Oppel, the Clinical Coordinator at Boston Children’s Fetal Care and Surgery…
¿Qué es la esquizofrenia?
La esquizofrenia es un tipo de enfermedad psiquiátrica que se caracteriza por alteraciones en los procesos de pensamiento, las percepciones, la capacidad de respuesta emocional y las interacciones sociales.
Looking for Answers: The Microbiome in Autism
In this video, Dr. Stacey Kahn, Director of the Fecal Micro Transplantation (FMT) Therapeutics Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares important insights into how FMT and microbiome-based therapies may be useful in the treatment of autism…
Treating Children with Autism and GI Problems
In this video, Dr. Sonia Arora Ballal, Associate Director of the Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) and Therapeutics Program and Divisional Wellness Officer at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares how to best treat children with autism who also…
Communicating Pain and Illness: A Challenge for Children with Autism
If your patient has autism, they may have trouble expressing the pain they may be experiencing in association with their GI medical conditions. Dr. Howard C. Shane, the former director of the Center for Communication Enhancement and the Autism…
Behaviors in Autism and GI Issues
In this webinar, Dr. Tim Buie, pediatric gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Boston Children’s Hospital provides a snapshot of what it is like to care for children with autism from a clinical…
Avoidant Restrictive Food Disorders (ARFID) in Children with Autism
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is incredibly common among patients who have autism. Dr. Julia Carmody, attending psychologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Boston Children’s Hospital explains…
Introduction: Managing GI Medical Issues in Autism
Managing medical conditions in gastroenterology for patients with autism is a challenge that many healthcare professionals may encounter. Boston Children’s Hospital’s experts are reviewing a wide range of topics to help you navigate these challenges…
¿Qué es el trastorno de estrés prostraumático (PTSD)?
El trastorno de estrés postraumático, o PTSD, por sus siglas en inglés, es una condición de salud mental que afecta a personas que han vivido o presenciado un evento traumático. Un evento traumático es aquel que se percibe como aterrador, violento o…
How is diabetes managed in children?
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children and young adults worldwide. But what should you do if your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and how can you best care for them? In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold sits down…
¿Qué es el trastorno bipolar?
El trastorno bipolar implica cambios de humor intensos incluyendo episodios de humor elevado (manía) y, a menudo, estados de ánimo extremadamente bajos (depresión). El trastorno bipolar implica algo más que cambios de humor dramáticos y repentinos…
Cardiac Conversations: Setting the standard for heterotaxy care
Heterotaxy is a rare condition in which the organs in the chest and thorax can be in the wrong position, formed abnormally, or have abnormal function. Many children with heterotaxy also have complex congenital heart defects, and treatment can be…
¿Qué es la autolesión?
La autolesión a veces también se conoce como automutilación o auto abuso. Ocurre cuando las personas, a menudo adolescentes, se lastiman a propósito sin intención de suicidarse.
Should my teen be seeing an adolescent medicine specialist?
The teenage years can be both exciting and challenging for parents and teens. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold is joined by Dr. Pamela Murray, an attending physician at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine…
¿Qué es el trastorno de oposión desafiante (ODD)?
El trastorno de oposición desafiante, o ODD, por sus siglas en inglés, es un tipo específico de trastorno del comportamiento en los niños. Hay muchas razones por las que un niño puede tener síntomas de ODD; sin embargo, con tratamiento, los síntomas…
¿Qué son los trastornos alimenticios?
Los trastornos alimenticios son enfermedades reales con consecuencias reales; el problema no desaparece por sí solo. En los Estados Unidos, 28.8 millones de estadounidenses padecerán un trastorno alimenticio en algún momento de sus vidas.
How important is bone health for growing kids?
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold is joined by Boston Children's pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Nora Renthal to dive into the vital topic of bone health and growth in children. Dr. Renthal explains how to monitor and support a child’s growth, the…
¿Qué es el trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (OCD)?
El trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo, o OCD, por sus siglas en inglés, es una condición en la cual un niño o adolescente experimenta pensamientos obsesivos o repetitivos que son difíciles de eliminar y suelen recurrir a rituales compulsivos para…
Meet Jack | Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
After a pre-natal ultrasound, Jack was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Now 17, Jack is an example of the innovation of the fetal cardiology team at Boston Children’s.
A look inside the Young Adult Pain Rehabilitation Center
The Young Adult Pain Rehabilitation Center at Boston Children’s Hospital is an intensive rehabilitative program for young adults between ages 18 and 26 who have ongoing chronic pain and limitations in completing typical daily activities after they…
A look inside the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center
The Mayo Family Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center (PPRC) at Boston Children's Hospital is a treatment rehabilitative program for children and adolescents between ages 8 and 17 who experience ongoing chronic pain and limitations in completing…
¿Qué es la depresión?
La depresión es un trastorno de salud mental frecuente en personas de todas las edades, incluyendo niños y adolescentes. La depresión es más que simplemente sentirse triste o deprimido cuando algo sale mal. Un diagnóstico de depresión en niños y…
Meet Dr. Mark Green
Meet Dr. Mark Green, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in jaw reconstruction and pediatric dentistry. Learn how his innovative techniques transform the smiles and self-esteem of his patients. Join him as he shares his feelings on the…
Meet Dr. Aaron Remenschneider
Dr. Remenschneider specializes in the management of pediatric lateral skull-base disease, spinal fluid leaks, cochlear implants, bone conduction devices, the correction of conductive hearing loss, chronic otitis media, and more. Watch as Dr…