Pediatric Frontlines https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/podcasts/ en-US Shriners Children's Welcome to the new Shriners Children's podcast, Pediatric Frontlines, dissecting the latest innovations in pediatric specialty care being explored by our international healthcare system. This podcast is tailored to referring pediatric physicians, advance practice providers, medical students and healthcare researchers, providing insights on the go in an easily digested format. But parents and patients are invited to join in, too! Pediatric Frontlines features in-depth discussions between our host and Shriners Children’s medical experts about groundbreaking research, proven clinical techniques and patient stories with parent perspectives. These enlightening conversations support medical professionals in their commitment to ongoing education and delivering the highest standard of pediatric care. Shriners Children's Shriners info@doctorpodcasting.com FeedCreator 1.8.3 (joomRSS 1.1.8) false Care in Action: The World's Largest Motion Analysis Centers Program https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/podcasts/?segitem=68948-care-in-action-the-world-s-largest-motion-analysis-centers-program http://radiomd.com/shrinersfrontlines/item/68948-care-in-action-the-world-s-largest-motion-analysis-centers-program 68948 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 care-in-action-the-world-s-largest-motion-analysis-centers-program

Ross Chafetz, PT, PhD, corporate director of MAC at Shriners Children's, discusses the growth of the program as well as its innovations, from portable labs to a published gait model.

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Ross Chafetz, PT, PhD, corporate director of MAC at Shriners Children's, discusses the growth of the program as well as its innovations, from portable labs to a published gait model.

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Scott Kozin, M.D., new chief medical officer of Shriners Children's, discusses the latest innovations in his specialty and his new leadership role. 

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Scott Kozin, M.D., new chief medical officer of Shriners Children's, discusses the latest innovations in his specialty and his new leadership role. 

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Chad Purnell, M.D., pediatric plastic surgeon at Shriners Children's Chicago, discusses his groundbreaking research into craniofacial care, from wearable technology to 4D patient video. 

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Chad Purnell, M.D., pediatric plastic surgeon at Shriners Children's Chicago, discusses his groundbreaking research into craniofacial care, from wearable technology to 4D patient video. 

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Jennifer Weiss, M.D., chief of staff at Shriners Children's Hawaii, and Sean Waldron, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, discuss innovations in ACL injury and ACL injury management, particularly the BEAR implant.

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Jennifer Weiss, M.D., chief of staff at Shriners Children's Hawaii, and Sean Waldron, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, discuss innovations in ACL injury and ACL injury management, particularly the BEAR implant.

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]]> Shriners - Pediatric Frontlines 67922 How the Collagen X Biomarker Could Change the Future of Scoliosis Care https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/podcasts/?segitem=67857-how-the-collagen-x-biomarker-could-change-the-future-of-scoliosis-care http://radiomd.com/shrinersfrontlines/item/67857-how-the-collagen-x-biomarker-could-change-the-future-of-scoliosis-care 67857 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 how-the-collagen-x-biomarker-could-change-the-future-of-scoliosis-care

Michelle Welborn, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children’s Portland, shares research into the collagen X biomarker and its role in predicting skeletal growth for scoliosis treatment in children.

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Michelle Welborn, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children’s Portland, shares research into the collagen X biomarker and its role in predicting skeletal growth for scoliosis treatment in children.

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]]> Shriners - Pediatric Frontlines 67857 A New Approach to the Problem of Pain https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/podcasts/?segitem=67560-a-new-approach-to-the-problem-of-pain http://radiomd.com/shrinersfrontlines/item/67560-a-new-approach-to-the-problem-of-pain 67560 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 a-new-approach-to-the-problem-of-pain

Selina Poon, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children’s Southern California, discusses innovative, evidence-based strategies for pediatric pain control and emerging breakthroughs shaping the future of care.

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Selina Poon, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children’s Southern California, discusses innovative, evidence-based strategies for pediatric pain control and emerging breakthroughs shaping the future of care.

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]]> Shriners - Pediatric Frontlines 67560 Rewriting Fat: Gene Therapy’s New Role in Pediatric Obesity https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/podcasts/?segitem=67211-rewriting-fat-gene-therapy-s-new-role-in-pediatric-obesity http://radiomd.com/shrinersfrontlines/item/67211-rewriting-fat-gene-therapy-s-new-role-in-pediatric-obesity 67211 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500 rewriting-fat-gene-therapy-s-new-role-in-pediatric-obesity

Farshid Guilak, M.D., director of research at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, shares gene therapy research that turns harmful omega-6 fatty acids into protective omega-3s. This innovation could reduce child obesity.

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Farshid Guilak, M.D., director of research at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, shares gene therapy research that turns harmful omega-6 fatty acids into protective omega-3s. This innovation could reduce child obesity.

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Colleen Ryan, M.D., a burn surgeon at Shriners Children’s Boston, delves into innovative recovery research and the evolving tools that help children and families heal after a serious burn injury.

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Colleen Ryan, M.D., a burn surgeon at Shriners Children’s Boston, delves into innovative recovery research and the evolving tools that help children and families heal after a serious burn injury.

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]]> Shriners - Pediatric Frontlines 67065 Shifting the Curve: Breakthroughs in Modern Scoliosis Care https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/podcasts/?segitem=67007-shifting-the-curve-breakthroughs-in-modern-scoliosis-care http://radiomd.com/shrinersfrontlines/item/67007-shifting-the-curve-breakthroughs-in-modern-scoliosis-care 67007 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 shifting-the-curve-breakthroughs-in-modern-scoliosis-care

Amer Samdani, M.D., neurosurgeon and chief of staff at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, explores the innovations reshaping spine treatment today.

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Amer Samdani, M.D., neurosurgeon and chief of staff at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, explores the innovations reshaping spine treatment today.

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