Writing Samples

  • A Therapeutic Mindset

    Thanks to a change in mindset, the Colorado Fetal Care Center achieves some of the best survival rates for the most severe cases. Here’s how aggressive early therapeutic repair on ECMO optimizes outcomes.

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    Freckles of the Brain

    Children’s Hospital Colorado's Dots and Spots study reveals that white matter lesions seen on MRIs of pediatric migraine patients are likely incidental and not indicative of underlying issues, which could reduce unnecessary follow-up tests and alleviate parent anxiety.

  • Latest Pulse in Cardiac Care

    Dr. Dustin Nash at Children’s Hospital Colorado successfully performed the first implantation of an extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (EV-ICD) in a pediatric center, a minimally invasive procedure that marks a significant advancement in treating young patients with life-threatening cardiac conditions, particularly benefiting active patients like competitive runner Jordan with long QT syndrome.

  • Shock and Awe-Inspiring

    Having a permanent device implanted in your body is a big step for anyone. Learn how effective subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators are as the first line of therapy for pediatric patients.

  • The 'ICE-ing' on the Cake

    With superior, high-resolution imaging, 3D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) allows cardiac interventionalists to better navigate complex cardiac procedures. Learn how 3D ICE is changing the standard of care.

  • Microscopic histology image of gastric tissue revealing eosinophilic infiltration, where pink-stained eosinophils indicate inflammation and potential tissue damage.

    Eosinophilic Insights

    Children’s Hospital Colorado is advancing pediatric gastroenterology by researching eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs), leading to increased diagnosis rates and more targeted treatments for conditions like eosinophilic gastritis and duodenitis.

  • Optical coherence tomography image of right upper pulmonary vein stenosis pre (left) and post (right) angioplasty

    Vein Vision: Optical Coherence Tomography for Pulmonary Vein Stenosis

    Children's Hospital Colorado is revolutionizing the treatment of pediatric pulmonary vein stenosis with optical coherence tomography (OCT), significantly improving survival rates and procedural efficiency, thanks to innovative efforts led by Dr. Jenny Zablah Alabi and supported by an Abbott research grant.

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    Carpediem™ Dialysis for the Smallest of Patients

    Children’s Hospital Colorado introduces the Carpediem™ device, a revolutionary dialysis technology for infants with kidney failure, offering continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for neonates and significantly improving treatment outcomes for the smallest and most fragile patients.

  • Shorter Waits; Longer Lives

    Too many children die while waiting for a liver transplant, but access to living-donor liver transplants can make all the difference. Here’s how the largest volume living-donor pediatric liver transplant center in the country optimized patient outcomes.

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    Pacemaker for the Tongue

    Dr. Norman Friedman at Children’s Hospital Colorado introduces upper airway stimulation as a breakthrough treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome, offering a promising alternative to CPAP therapy by using an implantable nerve stimulant to keep airways open during sleep.

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    Tracking Retinopathy of Prematurity

    The University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology and Children’s Hospital Colorado have introduced a new tracking system integrated with the Epic electronic health record to manage retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm infants.

  • Butterfly Skin: Hope for New Wings

    Learn about the latest advances in the treatment of a rare skin disease called epidermolysis bullosa.

  • Q: Magazine Intro Letter

    Introductory letter welcoming the new surgical chiefs and American College of Surgeons verification.

  • In Case You Missed It: COVID-19 Notes from the Week

    The summer may be coming to an end, but there are plenty of ‘firsts’ to get excited about  —  the first day of kindergarten, the first day of college, the first dusting of snow in the mountains, and the first COVID-19 vaccine to gain full approval from the U.S.

  • He Survived Three Overdoses. Now, He's Moving the Needle On Opioid Prevention

    Michael Miller is a survivor of three separate opioid overdoses. Statistically speaking, he beat the odds thanks to a few friends who had the courage to call 911 when they realized something was wrong.

  • How Many People From Each State Need a COVID-19 Vaccine?

    While the vaccines will go to those most at risk for getting very sick or spreading the virus, it will take a while before we see the impact of vaccinations to take hold.

  • Advance Care Planning; There Isn’t a ‘Right Time’ to Start

    Imagine, for example, that you suffer a serious ski accident where you’re left unconscious, in a coma, or worse. You would need someone — such as a family member or friend — to make health care decisions on your behalf.

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