Christine Briscoe

Pediatric neurosurgery is a highly specialized field that focuses on diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in children. Recent research has brought significant progress in understanding and managing complex conditions affecting the developing brain and nervous system. This blog post explores the latest advances in pediatric neurosurgery, highlighting key findings, innovative techniques, and their implications for improving outcomes in young patients. Read More

About: Fifty years ago, people with sickle cell disease (SCD) were discouraged from becoming pregnant, but now, most should be supported if they choose to pursue a pregnancy. They and their providers, however, should be aware of the physiological changes of pregnancy that aggravate SCD and pregnancy’s unique maternal and fetal challenges. Maternal problems can arise from chronic underlying organ dysfunction such as renal disease or pulmonary hypertension; from acute complications of SCD such...

About: The management of acute and chronic pain for individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD) is a clinical challenge. This reflects the paucity of clinical SCD pain research and limited understanding of the complex biological differences between acute and chronic pain. These issues collectively create barriers to effective, targeted interventions. Optimal pain management requires interdisciplinary care. Objective: These evidence-based guidelines developed by the American Society of...