Breakthrough

Mar 28 2024 14 ep. 30 mins 54
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Breakthrough is a podcast about the science revolutionizing the future of pediatrics and what that means for children and their families. With rapidly advancing technology and discoveries, the healthcare industry is at the precipice of dramatic change. Boston Children’s is at the forefront of these advancements, changing the trajectory of some of the most prevalent and difficult diseases we face as humans.

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Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 2

Mar 28 2024 34 mins  
In part one of this episode, Boston Children's experts described the state of the youth mental health crisis in the U.S. One thing that’s painfully clear? Missing a mental illness diagnosis can be severe, and even fatal. Predictive screening tools along with innovative methods for examining brain function and patterns over time are just a few of the ways Boston Children’s is at

Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 1

Mar 21 2024 33 mins  
There is a youth mental health crisis in the United States. In some cases, 30 percent to 40 percent of pediatric and emergency room visits are dedicated to mental health. Boston Children’s research into biological factors, environmental triggers and inequitable systems is uncovering how we got here.

How Surgeons and Engineers Are Transforming Heart Surgery

Mar 14 2024 29 mins  
No two hearts are alike. And for children born with heart defects, there’s no one-size-fits-all surgical approach. But collaborations between cardiac surgeons and engineers, along with advancements in 3D modeling technology, mean experts can plan and simulate surgeries with precision — before anyone even enters the operating room — creating solutions personalized for every pa

Understanding Epilepsy Through Genetics

Mar 07 2024 34 mins  
Epilepsy is one of the most debilitating chronic neurological conditions in the world, affecting 1 in 26 people. Until very recently, finding causes of the disease has been a major barrier to treatment. Recent work from Boston Children’s has found that the answer often lies in the patient’s genes.

Precision Medicine: How Gene Therapy Is Unlocking Cures for Rare Diseases

Feb 29 2024 32 mins  
About 10 percent of the U.S. population has a rare genetic condition. From computational biologists to geneticists, Boston Children’s scientists are working across departments to create new, accessible and personalized diagnosis and treatment processes for many previously mysterious genetic diseases.

Pain in a Petri Dish? How Scientists Are Reimagining Pain Treatment

Feb 22 2024 35 mins  
Pain is a complex sensation. It has both physiological and psychological components that make it agonizing to describe and to manage. Boston Children’s pain researchers can now model pain in a petri dish, allowing their team of experts to reimagine clinical diagnoses and treatment for pain patients.

Welcome to Breakthrough Season 2

Feb 12 2024 2 mins  
Listen to Season 2 of the podcast, Breakthrough. On the heels of a chart-topping* first year, host Dr. Zakiya Whatley, biologist and educator, hears from doctors and research scientists at Boston Children’s about how they’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for the future of pediatrics — and what that means for patients, their families and the global medical commun

A New Age In Biomarkers

Sep 08 2022 39 mins  
Biomarkers are elevated levels of proteins or other substances that can signify the presence of disease. In this episode, hear from Boston Children's researchers who are leading the way for timely noninvasive diagnosis and management of dozens of conditions.

A Lifetime of Cardiac Care

Jul 27 2022 43 mins  
Boston Children’s is at the forefront of developing some of the most life-changing treatments for pediatric genetic heart conditions. In this episode, hear from a surgeon who pioneered a new technique for BiV repairs in patients with single ventricle defects.

Preventing a Sports Injury

Jul 13 2022 35 mins  
Sports clichés like “no pain, no gain” can often drive young athletes to push themselves to the point of injury on the field. In this episode, hear from a Boston Children’s doctor who is paving the way for new treatments for A.C.L. tears.