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Anti Seizure Medication
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Pediatric Epileptologist Publishes Research on Clinical Use of Anti-Seizure Medication

Phase IV Research Published in Journal of Child Neurology

AKI Training
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Nephrologist Travels to Colombia to Teach Lifesaving Kidney Care

Program is offered by the International Society of Nephrology

Brain
New Pediatric Brain Cancer Therapy

New therapy may mean less side effects for children receiving brain cancer treatment.

Cappell
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Welcomes New Neurologist and Critical Care Specialist

Dr. Cappell adds pediatric neurointensive care to hospital’s list of specialties

Cakut
New Joint Nephrology Urology Clinic Treats Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract

Patients treated collaboratively by pediatric urology and nephrology specialists

Camacho
New Hematology-Oncology Specialist Joins Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital

Dr. Camacho-Bydume brings expertise in treatment of blood cancers in children

Endoscopic Corpus Callostomy
Neurosurgeons at Hackensack University Medical Center Perform Hospital’s First Endoscopic-Assisted Corpus Callosotomy Surgery

Procedure performed for the first time at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health

CDI Lab
CDI Laboratory Secures NIH Funding for Thymus Immunotherapy Research

Zakrzewski Lab Aims to Train Immune System to Make Its Own CAR T-Cells

Epilepsy
Surgery for Intractable Epilepsy

Surgery continues to be underutilized, despite its proven efficacy.

Rare Kidney Disease
Leading Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Nephrologists Are Principal Investigators in Clinical Trial of New Medication to Treat Children with Rare Kidney Diseases

Only Pediatric Health Care Network in New Jersey in the Study

Study of Medications
Researchers Conduct Study of Medications to Treat Pediatric and Adolescent Migraine

Study Will Evaluate Rimegepant for Pain Freedom and Other Migraine Symptoms

COG
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital to Provide Pediatric Patients Access to Latest Trials for the Treatment of Cancer

Gains Affiliate Status in the Prestigious Children’s Oncology Group (COG)

Dr Gliksman
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Pediatric Neurologist Serves as Investigator in Two Brain Injury Studies

One Study Seeks Better Understanding of Concussion Recovery in Children

CIT Study
Research Studies Impact of Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia on Pediatric Cancer Treatment

Complication may require platelet transfusions and treatment modifications

Peds Neuro Residency
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Creates New Pediatric Neurology Residency

Only residency of its kind in New Jersey

Perampanel
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Neurologist Conducts Phase IV Study of Perampanel in Real-World Clinical Care

Pediatric epileptologist analyzes clinical use of anti-seizure medication in patients with epilepsy

Kidney Foundation Awards
Pediatric Nephrology Chief Recognized with National Kidney Foundation Award

First New Jersey Pediatric Nephrologist to Receive Excellence in Care Honor

Degliuomini
New Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Specialist to Join Hospital

Dr. Degliuomini’s clinical and research focus is on the effects of children’s cancer treatment on platelets

PMR Leadership
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Welcomes Two Chiefs of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Drs. Sirak and Marcantuono Bring Knowledge and Experience to Care for Patients

Gene Therapy
Molecular Targeted and Gene Therapy

Monthly molecular tumor board discuss genetic variants of high-risk and relapsed childhood cancers.

Doctors review medical image
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital First in NJ to Implant Responsive Neurostimulation Device in Peds Patient with Epilepsy

Device Treats Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy with Constant Brain Monitoring and Instant Stimulation Response to Abnormal Activity

Nephrology Clinic
Hospital Launches Pediatric Nephrology and Urology Clinic for Children and Young Adults with Complex Kidney Disease

Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Will Provide Comprehensive Combined Services in a Single Visit

Low Grade Gliomas
Clinical Trial Will Evaluate Combination of Therapies in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients with Recurrent Low Grade Gliomas

Researchers Test Combination Therapy for Common Pediatric Tumors

Nasal Spray
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Research Shows Nasal Spray Seizure Rescue Medication Safe to Use with Oral Medication

Diazepam Nasal Spray Shown Safe with Oral Benzodiazepines for Emergency Seizure Cluster Treatment in Patients with Epilepsy

Welcome from the program director
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Welcomes New Medical Director of Pediatric Kidney Transplant

Pediatric Nephrologist Namrata G. Jain, M.D., Named to Lead Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program

NLPHL
Pediatric Oncologist/Hematologist Co-Authors Article Accepted for Publication in Leukemia & Lymphoma

Global working group addresses rare subtype of Hodgkin lymphoma

DNA graphic
HUMC Researchers Help Identify New Form of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Physicians at the Hackensack University Medical Center participated in research that led to the discovery of a unique form of juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This newly discovered form of ALS begins in childhood, worsens more slowly than usual and is linked to the SPTLC1 gene that manufactures a type of fat called sphingolipids.

Doctor consulting with pediatric patient
Pediatric Dialysis Service Now Available at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Hospital


Expanded Acute Kidney Injury Program Features Nurses with Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Training and Multispecialty Collaboration

Fertility Preservation Program
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Establishes Fertility Preservation Program for Long-Term Pediatric Cancer Survivors

Program aims to prevent or decrease the late effects of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery

Medical professional with test tube
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital One of Two Nationwide Sites for Fabry Disease Study

Study Evaluating New One-Time Gene Therapy Approach for Fabry Disease

Adult doctor with pediatric patient
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Joins the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC)

Worldwide Partnership Develops New Therapies for Brain Tumors in Children and Young Adults, Offers Exclusive Clinical Trial Access

Doctor reviews medical graphic with pediatric patient
Crescentic Glomerulonephritis Focus at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

World’s Largest Registry and Extensive Outcomes-Focused Research on Pediatric Renal Disease

PNOC Study
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Offers New Clinical Trial for Children and Young Adults Diagnosed with Aggressive or Recurrent Brain Tumors

Hospital Among Only a Few in the U.S. to Offer Clinical Trial Through Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium Membership

Rubenstein
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Welcomes New Neurologist

Dr. Rubenstein brings passion for pediatric neurology

Transplant Program
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program Expanding

Program set to perform record number of transplants in 2022

PNOC021
Critical Side Effect Study to Assess the Combination of Trametinib and Everolimus

Treatment offers hope for most common type of brain tumor in children

Unos
Nephrologist Named to Prestigious Pediatric Transplantation Committee

Private nonprofit organization UNOS serves as the organ transplant system in the United States

Seizure
New Epilespy Treatment Trials

New treatments reduce seizures in pediatric patients.

Adult doctor with pediatric patient
Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center Joins the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC)

Worldwide Partnership Develops New Therapies for Brain Tumors in Children and Young Adults, Offers Exclusive Clinical Trial Access

 

Sturge Weber Syndrome
Pediatric Epileptologist Selected to Serve on National Board of Experts to Provide Recommendations for Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Recommendations Will Facilitate Coordinated Care for Patients with Rare Condition

Genetic Diagnosing
Early Adopter in Definitive Genetic Diagnosis for Kidney Disease

Children’s hospitals are leading utilizers of a genetic testing panel for kidney disease that is available at no cost to patients.

Advanced Proton Therapy
Hackensack Meridian Children's Health Joins with ProCure NJ to Offer Advanced Proton Therapy for Cancer

Advanced Radiation Therapy Is Now Available for Patients at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health

CBD
Study of Cannabidiol Treatments
Leadership
Advanced Kidney Research Team

Internationally recognized investigative team often first in class in testing therapeutics for rare kidney diseases in children.

Neurological Exam
Pediatric Cancer Trial of Optune Device at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health

Phase 1 Clinical Trial Tests TTFields Device When Combined with Chemotherapy for Pediatric Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme

COVID
COVID-19 and the Adolescent Brain

Documenting a case of COVID-19 in an adolescent patient with encephalopathy.

UTI Rapid Test
Transformative UTI Rapid Test

Children’s Hospitals study modern test’s rapid turnaround, accuracy and utility.

Dr Scerbo
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital First in U.S. Granted Children’s Oncology Group (COG) Affiliate Status

Opens Opportunities for Pediatric Patients to Enroll in the Latest Cancer Treatment Trials

Neurosurgery
Baby Diagnosed with Fatal Malformation of Skull Survives Seven Months and Counting

Life-Saving Procedure Performed at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center Results in Longest Known Survival of Patient with Exencephaly.

Nero Oncology Lab Building
Hackensack Meridian Health Opens Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Laboratory at the Center for Discovery & Innovation (CDI)

First Lab of Its Kind in New Jersey to Focus on Pediatric Brain Tumor Research

Pediatric Neurology Comprehensive
New, Life-Saving Treatment for Genetic Neuromuscular Disorder Used for First Time in New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health’s Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Successfully Administers Treatment for 20-Month-Old Child with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Lymphoma
International Pediatric Lymphoma Trial

Novel therapy helps avoid the potentially toxic effects of stem cell transplant.

Thrombosis
New Thrombosis Program

New pediatric thrombosis program seeks more effective and safer treatment options.

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