December 8, 2025

Research & Innovation: Innovative Use of Coronary GuideLiner Enables Complex PDA Stent Reintervention at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego

A recent case series from Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego highlights a novel approach to reintervention in neonates with previously placed PDA stents—an area traditionally fraught with anatomical and technical challenges. Published in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (JSCAI), the article—“Innovative Use of Coronary GuideLiner to Facilitate Patent Ductus Arteriosus Stent…

Research and Innovation
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June 9, 2023

Hudson the Hero – Genetic Testing Uncovers Rare Disorder and Offers Life-Altering Treatment

One day, Hudson Wingate was a healthy 13-month-old headed for fun at daycare. The next day, he was headed for admission to Rady Children’s Hospital. His vocal cords were suddenly paralyzed, and he could hardly breathe. He could no longer pull himself up, walk, talk or swallow.  The medical team’s best assessment, based on the…

Aerodigestive, Genomics Institute
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November 16, 2022

Acne and the Microbiome

Promising new acne treatments are on the horizon Many see acne in teens as an inevitable fact; though, for acne sufferers, even the occasional breakout can negatively impact self-esteem. As many as 50 million Americans are affected by acne, yet it remains among the least-studied skin conditions. Researchers in San Diego are investigating how the…

Dermatology
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November 3, 2021

Food for Thought

Hippocrates’ directive of “let food be thy medicine” has been around for millennia. But for Jong Rho, MD, chief of the Division of Neurology at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and a professor in the Departments of Neurosciences, Pediatrics and Pharmacology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, it still rings true.   Dr.…

Neurology
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September 23, 2021

Getting to Know: Cassidy Callahan, Clinical Research Navigator

Ever wonder how medicine and science converge to create new opportunities and new hope for the tiniest patients around the world? Cassidy Callahan, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego’s clinical research navigator, can certainly fill you in. Working in step with investigators and physician-scientists across Rady Children’s research team and partner organizations, Cassidy is a central part…

Rady Children's Staff
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September 14, 2020

Collaborating Against COVID-19

The world has learned a great deal about COVID-19 since the pandemic began, but a significant gap remains between what we know and what we need to know to fully prevent, treat and work to defeat this newfound viral foe. Medical and scientific research is the driving force behind progress, and experts from Rady Children’s…

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