Medical Professionals
Newborns with trisomy 13 or 18 can benefit from heart surgery
Republished with permission. Infants with the genetic disorders trisomy 13 or 18 are more likely to survive if they undergo heart surgery, a study from researchers at Stanford and the University of Arkansas has found. Heart surgery significantly decreases in-hospital mortality among infants with either of two genetic disorders that cause severe physical and intellectual…
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Tumor Risk and Surveillance in Trisomy 18
Dr. Stephen BraddockTumor Risk and Surveillance in Trisomy 18. Dr. Braddock discusses Wilms tumor and other conditions that a child with trisomy should be monitored for. From the SOFT 2020 Virtual Conference. About Dr. Stephen Braddock:Dr. Stephen Braddock provides genetic evaluations, diagnoses, and counseling for patients of all ages. This includes services not exclusive to…
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Video – Heartland Cares: Quality of Life and Family Impact in Caring for Children with Trisomy 13 and 18
Dr. Nicole Birge & Dr. Meaghann WeaverHeartland Cares: Quality of Life and Family Impact in Caring for Children with Trisomy 13 and 18. From the SOFT 2020 Virtual Conference. About Dr. Nicole Birge:Nicole Birge M.D. is the Medical Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Omaha.Children’s NICU is unique…
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Video – Advances in the Care of Newborns & Infants with Trisomy 18 and 13
From the 2020 SOFT Virtual ConferenceSession 2 of the Professionals Panel Dr. Glenn Green & Dr. Shaji Menon discuss Advances in the Care of Newborns & Infants with Trisomy 18 and 13 Recorded on July 15, 2020. About Dr. Shaji Menon Dr. Shaji Menon is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Adjunct Associate Professor of…
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Video – Perspectives on the Care of Children with Trisomy 18 and 13
From the SOFT 2020 Virtual ConferenceSession 1 of the Professionals Panel Dr. John Carey discusses Perspectives on the Care of Children with Trisomy 18 and 13.
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Video: Routine Health Care for Children with Trisomy 13
What should parents and medical professionals know and expect as reasonable health standards for children with Trisomy 13? Dr. John Carey, MD and medical advisor for SOFT discusses current medical standards and expectations for children living with Trisomy 18 or Edwards Syndrome. From the 2013 TrisomyTalk.com series of medical webinars. Dr. John Carey, MD and…
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Common Problems of Babies with Trisomy 18 or Trisomy 13
A consistent list of problems and concerns has been reported by parents through the years. Viability of their newborn is their first concern, followed by decisions about management of care. Feeding difficulties and constipation are common, often lifelong problems; care of infants with these issues follows below.
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Video: Routine Health Care for Children with Trisomy 18
What should parents and medical professionals know and expect as reasonable health standards for children with Trisomy 18? Dr. John Carey, MD and medical advisor for SOFT discusses current medical standards and expectations for children living with Trisomy 18 or Edwards Syndrome. From the 2013 TrisomyTalk.com series of medical webinars. Dr. John Carey, MD and…
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Cardiac Surgeries and Procedures Reported to SOFT, Arrayed by Diagnosis
As new surgeries are reported, SOFT updates this table with cardiac related surgeries and procedures. This data shows the number of surgeries performed by type of cardiac procedure and by the diagnosis of the child. Grab the slider bar at the end of the report to move right or left in the report. Surgery or…
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Video – Cardiac Surgery in Infants with Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13
A new day is dawning for our kids with heart issues. For years many of our families have had life saving surgeries denied simply because of their child’s diagnosis. Dr. James Hammel at Children’s Hospital in Omaha is looking beyond the label, giving our families hope and our children a chance at survival with life…
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