SHH Pediatric Grand Rounds

Dr. Jaclyn Havinga Title is: The Utilization of a Modified White and Gray Matter Disease Scoring Tool in Premature Neonates 34-36 weeks Gestational Age. Objective: To Review the Pathophysiology of Periventricular Leukomalacia, To discuss the current Diagnostic Method for Periventricular Leukomalacia, and to Discuss a Modified Scoring System for Diagnosing Periventricular Leukomalacia Dr. Alina Sadaf Title: Calcium channel blockers for prevention of iron overload cardiomyopathy in transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, Cochrane Review Objective: Assess the effects of calcium channel blockers combined with standard chelation therapy on the amount of iron deposited in the myocardium in people with transfusion dependent beta thalassemia. Dr. Drexel Proctor Title: "Clinically-Important Traumatic Brain Injury Resulting from Mild-Moderate Falls: Evidence of Hidden Abusive Head Trauma?” Objective: To discuss the prevalence of non-accidental trauma in head injuries with reported mechanism of simple falls