Our families are all too familiar with the agonizing “wait and see” game that comes with an HIE diagnosis. The uncertainty surrounding our child’s long-term impacts, outcomes, and quality of life is a harsh reality we grapple with daily. We wait for results, we wait for researchers to uncover new therapeutic interventions, and we wait for data that could offer […]
No matter its length, whether it’s a NICU stay, PICU stay, or hospitalization, the experience is often accompanied by trauma, and our HIE families want an anchor amidst the storm. In our recent conversation with Dr. Latrice L. Dowtin, Co-Chair of the National Network of NICU Psychologists, founder and clinician at PlayfulLeigh Psyched, and Hope for HIE Medical Advisory Board […]
Between our phones, laptops, computers, and the myriad of other devices we use daily, it’s almost as if we have a virtual companion at our fingertips, ready to assist with any HIE-related questions or concerns, day or night. It’s natural to turn to digital tools for research and support, but here’s the catch: while AI offers convenience, it doesn’t always […]
At Hope for HIE, we hold the providers who showcase their commitment and passion for research and improved clinical care practices for those impacted by HIE’s various outcomes near and dear to our hearts. So when Dr. Laura Gilbert, a pediatric neurologist at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital, teamed with us during Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month to shed light on a prevalent […]
When you think about the different impacts of HIE, your mind may jump to more well-known conditions like epilepsy or cerebral palsy. But here’s something you might not have heard: around 30 to 50 percent of newborns with moderate to severe HIE might also experience Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in their early days. And for some of them, there’s a […]
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