Our researchers pursue discoveries and advancements in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to improve the lives of children and their families.
New report from @LurieChildrens Voices of Child Health found that only 42% of Illinois parents apply sunscreen before their child goes out in summer, while 11% never do. Learn from our experts about the importance of sun protection. https://t.co/sWFcflPXf5
New nerve-freezing procedure reduces pain after ear surgery for children! @LurieChildrens is the first in the world to eliminate long post-operative pain for microtia—a condition where kids are born with an underdeveloped or missing outer ear. Learn more. https://t.co/CflqcBjjsY
National study finds that >10% of kids with medical complexities experienced an incident reported by home care agency staff. Lead author @CarolynFosterMD pointed to the need for interventions that include caregiver input &improved safety reporting policies https://t.co/pX6DLnDLzz
Research led by @LurieChildrens' Dr. Elizabeth Alpern showed that high-performance metrics for pediatric emergency department care standards based on "achievable benchmarks of care" could close care gaps and improve health outcomes for children nationwide. https://t.co/saPPSPivT9
International Clinical Trials Day honors clinical researchers and research professionals whose efforts drive health innovation and the science of clinical trials. @LurieChildrens and @ManneResearch's clinical and research teams shape the future of pediatric care and research.
New #research led by Dr. Mehul Raval shows that enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) improves outcomes for kids undergoing #gastrointestinal surgery. ERPs are interventions developed using input from clinicians, nurses, anesthesia teams, patient-families. https://t.co/LhXMHYS0Jm
Read our May newsletter to learn about our research in orthopedics, critical care medicine, a leukemia clinical trial, the latest In Pursuit podcast episode, our new video series 'Scientist: Ask Me Anything', grant awards, research accolades, and more. https://t.co/fufgcOR7G6
.@LurieChildrens researchers examined the risk factors in kids for complication, reoperation after treatment for #DiscoidLateralMeniscus. Re-injury occurs in 13% of patients; female patients are at higher risk for needing repeat surgery. https://t.co/HmWskPP63M #research
Research by @LurieChildrens orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neeraj Patel concluded that certain factors such as insurance type, ethnicity, etc. are linked to disparities in access to timely #orthopedic evaluation and treatment. https://t.co/SblHGyZjoo #pediatrics#research
.@LurieChildrens' nursing team, the Innovate2Impact team, and the Division of Critical Care contributed expertise at the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Discovery Critical Care Innovation Incubator event, aiming to advance #innovation in critical care. https://t.co/iWRHNjBKAW
Sepsis occurs in 1.3% of #pediatric hospitalizations and accounts for a 10% mortality rate, according to a @LurieChildrens study. It is critical that parents recognize the early symptoms of #sepsis and seek prompt medical attention. https://t.co/e2SRTKNWUi #research
Abstract presentations, workshops, networking, awards, symposiums, and more at #PAS2026 Boston! Our community of scientists, research professionals, clinicians, collaborators, #research teams aims to advance scientific discoveries and innovation to boost #pediatric health.
Congratulations to Dr. Tara Henderson for winning the 2026 Norman J. Siegel New Member Outstanding Science Award. This award recognizes her contributions to pediatric oncology research & advocacy for pediatric health. @LurieChildrens@NUFSMPediatrics@NUFeinbergMed@PASMeeting
Dr. Christina Rojas pushes the boundaries of pediatric emergency medicine research. Check out her presentation at the AAP Presidential Plenary, #PAS2026 Boston, 12:05pm ET! https://t.co/CJzLZjHPpD
Congratulations to Todd Florin, MD, MSCE, who will receive the 2026 Thomas A. Hazinski Distinguished Service Award from @SocPedResearch at the @PASMeeting in Boston. This honor recognizes Dr. Florin’s outstanding service in advancing pediatric research. https://t.co/CJzLZjHPpD
We are looking forward to @JuanEspinozaMD presenting on generative AI in health services research—the associated complexities, advantages, and challenges. Today, 11 a.m. ET/ 10 a.m. CT, #PAS2026 Boston! https://t.co/CJzLZjHPpD #research#pediatrics