Children’s of Alabama PedsCast

Children’s of Alabama PedsCast

The Children’s of Alabama PedsCast is a pediatric sub-specialist peer-to-peer podcast focused on research, innovative programs and advances in pediatric health care at Children’s of Alabama. Featured speakers include physicians, surgeons, clinical specialists and other experts in the field of pediatrics.

Episodes

January 18, 2026
developing-new-therapies-for-children-with-cancer-and-blood-disorders

As director of Developmental Therapeutics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children's of Alabama, Jamie Aye, M.D., works to develop novel treatments for children with cancer and blood disorders. In this episode...

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a-new-protocol-for-kidney-tests-in-spina-bifida-patients

For decades, doctors have relied heavily on ultrasound scans to monitor kidney health in children with spina bifida. Now, a new study from Children’s of Alabama urologists Stacy Tanaka, M.D., David Joseph, M.D., and other national expert...

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new-ways-to-manage-high-triglycerides-in-children

In recent years, endocrinologists at Children’s of Alabama have seen a drastic increase in the number of young patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia—extremely elevated triglyceride levels that can pose serious health risks if left untreated...

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a-look-inside-the-uab-spatial-core-lab

Children’s of Alabama nephrologist Dr. Michael Seifert and his lab are using a novel technique called spatial transcriptomics, or spatial gene expression assays, to develop non-invasive biomarkers reflective of the underlying biology of kidney transplant ...

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the-effects-of-chorioamnionitis-on-prematurely-born-infants

The independent risk for neurodevelopmental impairments attributed to chorioamnionitis (inflammation of the fetal membranes) in premature infants remains controversial. Children’s of Alabama neonatologist Viral Jain, M.D., has done ex...

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deep-brain-stimulation-a-new-option-for-patients-with-epilepsy

Last year, Curtis J. Rozzelle, M.D., a pediatric neurosurgeon at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), performed the first deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedure for epilepsy at Children’s of Alabama, offering a new treatm...

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a-new-model-for-testicular-torsion-detection

Testicular torsion is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate surgical intervention. If not treated promptly, the condition can lead to permanent damage or loss of the affected testicle. Prompt diagnosis is crucial, but challenging. To i...

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hypothalamic-obesity-a-potential-breakthrough

Acquired hypothalamic obesity has long presented a complex challenge in health care, leaving pediatric patients struggling to lose weight. An innovative study involving a medication called setmelanotide aims to address this problem. Hussein Abdul-L...

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behavioral-health-services-a-comprehensive-approach

Childhood and adolescence can be challenging times, especially when children have problems with mood, paying attention or if they face difficulties at home or school. If problems are not treated, children can develop low self-esteem, perform ...

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inside-the-pediatric-clinical-trials-office-at-children-s-of-alabama

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Kutny explains the work he's doing in the Pediatric Clinical Trials Office at Children's of Alabama and the difference it's making in the lives of children in Alabama and beyond.

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pediatric-to-adult-care-transition-in-endocrinology

As an endocrinologist who cares for both children and adults at Children's of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Sajal Patel, M.D., understands the needs of both populations. She uses that expertise to help children tr...

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the-discovery-of-novel-serum-biomarker-proteoglycan-4-for-acute-lung-injury-following-cardiac-surgery-in-infants-and-children

Lung injury is a common complication in children following cardiac surgery. Mechanical ventilation is often required to support patients for hours to days in the intens...

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multicenter-anticoagulation-study

Dr. Jonathan Byrnes is an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Medical Director of Cardiac ECMO, at Children's of Alabama. During this episode of PedsCast, Dr. Byrnes will discuss the unique aspects of a multicenter anticoag...

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quality-improvement-initiative-to-improve-kidney-stone-surgical-aftercare

Carmen Tong, D.O., is the director of robotic surgery at Children's of Alabama and Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). On this episode of PedsCast, Dr. Tong discusses a quality improveme...

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cdc-crohns-and-colitis-foundation-grant-focusing-on-disparities-in-ibd

Traci Jester, M.D. is the director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Children’s of Alabama and is an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Jester serves as the Co-Director of Inflammatory ...

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December 14, 2023
elbow-fracture-studies

Dr. Kevin Williams is an orthopedic surgeon at Children’s of Alabama and Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Williams’ clinical interests are in general pediatric orthopedic surgery with emphasis in pediatric sports medicine. During ...

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pediatric-kidney-transplantation

Dr. Michael Siefert is the Medical Director of Pediatric Renal Transplantation at Children's of Alabama and UAB. Today Dr. Seifert will be discussing pediatric kidney transplantation and the risks involved, as well as how Children's of Alabama is a national lea...

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biliary-atresia-updates-and-thoughts-on-primary-liver-transplantation-as-treatmentDr. Marcos Pozo, Director of Transplant Services at Children's of Alabama, discusses updates on biliary atresia and the consideration of primary liver transplantation as a treatment.
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June 9, 2023
hpv-vaccines

Wendy Landier, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, serves as Associate Professor, School of Nursing Associate Director, Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship for UAB. Dr. Landier's practice at Children's of Alabama is in the Hematology/Oncology Division.

Dr. Landier has provided two studies...

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