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Breakthrough

By: Boston Children's
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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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Episodes
  • Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 2

    Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 2
    Mar 28 2024

    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 the forefront of the solution.
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    35 mins
  • Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 1

    Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 1
    Mar 21 2024

    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.
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    34 mins
  • How Surgeons and Engineers Are Transforming Heart Surgery

    How Surgeons and Engineers Are Transforming Heart Surgery
    Mar 14 2024

    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 patient’s unique anatomy.
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    29 mins
Physical Illness & Disease Hygiene & Healthy Living Biological Sciences
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