Innovation District: Diagnosing a Choledochal Cyst in Utero

Diagnosing a choledochal cyst in utero Before she was born, Kinsley Feigel was diagnosed with an intra-abdominal cyst. Timothy Kane, M.D., worked with the Feigel family to ensure an accurate diagnosis, coordinate a corrective procedure and support a strong recovery for Kinsley. Children’s National to participate in Hackathon On March 29, 2019, George Washington University will host their annual George Hacks Medical Hackathon. Among the participants are Seema Khan, M.D., a gastroenterologist, and Kelley Shirron, MSN, CPNP, a nurse practitioner, at Children’s National Health System. Breakthrough device objectively measures pain Pediatric anesthesiologist Julia C. Finkel, M.D., has developed AlgometRx, a first-of-its-kind handheld device that measures a patient’s pupillary response and, using proprietary algorithms, provides a diagnostic measurement of pain intensity, and type. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta.) Leapfrog Group names Children’s National a “Top Children’s Hospital” Children’s National was named a 2018 “Top Children’s Hospital” by The Leapfrog Group, an independent watchdog organization. The highest performing hospitals on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey are recognized annually for this prestigious award.

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