https://simplecast.com Breakthrough 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. 2022 Boston Children's en Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:33:37 +0000 https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html Breakthrough https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0329d0a8-1b20-4baa-9d24-73eee26e3f96/a7c9caa0-fea3-406d-889f-ff2182842301/3000x3000/breakthrough-asset-cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html episodic 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. Boston Children's false https://feeds.simplecast.com/WAQhlxEA children, children's hospital, innovation, disease, doctors, families, health, medicine, research, pediatrics Boston Children's tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com fdf7d43b-ed1a-41b6-abbe-2d5028ed2ddc Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 2 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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]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Boston Children's) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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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]]> Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 2 Boston Children's 00:34:36 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. 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. false full 6 2 62e493c8-981c-452c-a70f-283411a0d45a Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 1 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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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Boston Children's) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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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]]> Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 1 Boston Children's 00:33:40 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. 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. false full 5 2 933be012-1336-456b-93b9-b84a0e7636a0 How Surgeons and Engineers Are Transforming Heart Surgery 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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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Boston Children's) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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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]]> How Surgeons and Engineers Are Transforming Heart Surgery Boston Children's 00:29:17 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. 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. false full 4 2 450effa3-a6d7-4db7-a3ab-175f17d2e842 Understanding Epilepsy Through Genetics 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.


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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Boston Children's) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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.


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]]> Understanding Epilepsy Through Genetics Boston Children's 00:34:22 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. 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. false full 3 2 b3b21eb0-ef00-4a52-9c01-dd5886812f83 Precision Medicine: How Gene Therapy Is Unlocking Cures for Rare Diseases 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.


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]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Boston Children's) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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.


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]]> Precision Medicine: How Gene Therapy Is Unlocking Cures for Rare Diseases Boston Children's 00:32:16 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. 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. false full 2 2 a45ee29c-5190-4361-a0d1-2c0753168ace Pain in a Petri Dish? How Scientists Are Reimagining Pain Treatment 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.


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]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Boston Children's) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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.


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]]> Pain in a Petri Dish? How Scientists Are Reimagining Pain Treatment Boston Children's 00:35:10 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. 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. false full 1 2 afc57858-7dbc-4130-95e7-9c9bae73bcf4 Welcome to Breakthrough Season 2 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 community.

*#1 in Life Sciences on Apple Podcasts on June 8 and August 11, 2022


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]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:33:41 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Zakiya Whatley) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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 community.

*#1 in Life Sciences on Apple Podcasts on June 8 and August 11, 2022


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]]> Welcome to Breakthrough Season 2 Zakiya Whatley 00:02:05 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 community. *#1 in Life Sciences on Apple Podcasts on June 8 and August 11, 2022 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 community. *#1 in Life Sciences on Apple Podcasts on June 8 and August 11, 2022 false trailer 2 121846e2-dffc-4ad1-92ae-06c79bc70982 A New Age In Biomarkers 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.


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]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Boston Children's) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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.


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]]> A New Age In Biomarkers Boston Children's 00:39:06 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. 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. false full 6 1 f637a08d-911c-4746-bf8f-6d99dae9423b A Lifetime of Cardiac Care 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.


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]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Zakiya Whatley) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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.


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]]> A Lifetime of Cardiac Care Zakiya Whatley 00:43:23 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. 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. false full 5 1 5e269c97-a9a3-4767-89f0-321b8f1d4336 Preventing a Sports Injury 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.


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]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Zakiya Whatley) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html 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.


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]]> Preventing a Sports Injury Zakiya Whatley 00:35:43 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. 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. false full 4 1 a8c1de3e-89ce-43d0-b06a-3b8edb989cb4 The Search for a Cure Before Birth Boston Children’s Maternal Fetal Care Center is leading the way for in-utero interventions that can help in treating defects and diseases in fetuses before birth. In this episode we’ll hear from doctors and scientists about these cutting-edge treatments and technologies.


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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Zakiya Whatley) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html Boston Children’s Maternal Fetal Care Center is leading the way for in-utero interventions that can help in treating defects and diseases in fetuses before birth. In this episode we’ll hear from doctors and scientists about these cutting-edge treatments and technologies.


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]]> The Search for a Cure Before Birth Zakiya Whatley 00:35:22 Boston Children’s Maternal Fetal Care Center is leading the way for in-utero interventions that can help in treating defects and diseases in fetuses before birth. In this episode we’ll hear from doctors and scientists about these cutting-edge treatments and technologies. Boston Children’s Maternal Fetal Care Center is leading the way for in-utero interventions that can help in treating defects and diseases in fetuses before birth. In this episode we’ll hear from doctors and scientists about these cutting-edge treatments and technologies. false full 3 1 c62fd56d-53c9-410e-b6af-d3feedaa7b6b Precision Medicine and The Future of Vaccines Historically, vaccines have been used to combat infectious diseases. Now, researchers are utilizing precision medicine to formulate vaccines that can be used for much more. Think: one flu vaccine for life, a vaccine to help combat opioid addiction or even someday, a vaccine for cancer.


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]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Zakiya Whatley) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html Historically, vaccines have been used to combat infectious diseases. Now, researchers are utilizing precision medicine to formulate vaccines that can be used for much more. Think: one flu vaccine for life, a vaccine to help combat opioid addiction or even someday, a vaccine for cancer.


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]]> Precision Medicine and The Future of Vaccines Zakiya Whatley 00:33:23 Historically, vaccines have been used to combat infectious diseases. Now, researchers are utilizing precision medicine to formulate vaccines that can be used for much more. Think: one flu vaccine for life, a vaccine to help combat opioid addiction or even someday, a vaccine for cancer. Historically, vaccines have been used to combat infectious diseases. Now, researchers are utilizing precision medicine to formulate vaccines that can be used for much more. Think: one flu vaccine for life, a vaccine to help combat opioid addiction or even someday, a vaccine for cancer. false full 2 1 ae965d64-4185-4225-b4bb-f5de10f7f516 The New Outlook for Autism Diagnosis Autism is surprisingly common. 1 in 44 people are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but we’re still learning a lot about this condition. In this episode, Dr. Charles Nelson shares breakthroughs in diagnosing ASD in children as young as three months using EEGs. And later, Dr. April Levin and Dr. Carol Wilkinson will get into groundbreaking treatments that target early development of executive control functions.


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]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2022 04:05:00 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Boston Children's) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html Autism is surprisingly common. 1 in 44 people are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but we’re still learning a lot about this condition. In this episode, Dr. Charles Nelson shares breakthroughs in diagnosing ASD in children as young as three months using EEGs. And later, Dr. April Levin and Dr. Carol Wilkinson will get into groundbreaking treatments that target early development of executive control functions.


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]]> The New Outlook for Autism Diagnosis Boston Children's 00:37:33 Autism is surprisingly common. 1 in 44 people are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but we’re still learning a lot about this condition. In this episode, Dr. Charles Nelson shares breakthroughs in diagnosing ASD in children as young as three months using EEGs. And later, Dr. April Levin and Dr. Carol Wilkinson will get into groundbreaking treatments that target early development of executive control functions. Autism is surprisingly common. 1 in 44 people are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but we’re still learning a lot about this condition. In this episode, Dr. Charles Nelson shares breakthroughs in diagnosing ASD in children as young as three months using EEGs. And later, Dr. April Levin and Dr. Carol Wilkinson will get into groundbreaking treatments that target early development of executive control functions. false full 1 1 f74152d5-494e-4180-a0e9-82d3e3d1dd32 Welcome to Breakthrough Breakthrough is a podcast from Boston Children’s about the innovations that are revolutionizing the future of pediatrics and what that means for children and their families.


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]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 15:49:55 +0000 tbrandpodcasts@nytimes.com (Zakiya Whatley) https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/boston-childrens/breakthrough-season-2.html Breakthrough is a podcast from Boston Children’s about the innovations that are revolutionizing the future of pediatrics and what that means for children and their families.


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]]> Welcome to Breakthrough Zakiya Whatley 00:01:41 Breakthrough is a podcast from Boston Children’s about the innovations that are revolutionizing the future of pediatrics and what that means for children and their families. Breakthrough is a podcast from Boston Children’s about the innovations that are revolutionizing the future of pediatrics and what that means for children and their families. false trailer 1