# Pediatric Oncology * **Definition:** Pediatric Oncology is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancers in children and adolescents, encompassing a range of malignancies and their unique biological behaviors, treatment protocols, and psychosocial considerations. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Pediatric Oncology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Oncology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 11.4K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 12/26/2024 | [**Cosmos Health Appoints Dimitrios Trafalis as Head of Oncology - FirstWord Pharma**](https://firstwordpharma.com/story/5923956) | [[FirstWord PHARMA]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Phoenix Children's Ranks Among Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in the U.S. in 2024**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/phoenix-childrens-ranks-among-top-100-healthiest-workplaces-in-the-us-in-2024-302333923.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Top 5 Most-Viewed Diabetes Content of 2024**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/top-5-most-viewed-diabetes-content-of-2024) | [[AJMC]] | | 12/14/2024 | [**ICYMI: Highlights From COA 2024**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/icymi-highlights-from-coa-2024) | [[AJMC]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Health IT Business News - December 12, 2024**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/health-it-business-news-december-12-2024/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Dr. Bimal Desai, Chief Health Informatics Officer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/dr-bimal-desai-chief-health-informatics-officer-at-children-s-hospital-of-philadelphia-138922603.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 11/15/2024 | [**Whole Genome and Exome Sequencing Markets, 2033 - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241115785002/en/Whole-Genome-and-Exome-Sequencing-Markets-2033---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Deep dive: Exploring one of the most advanced telemedicine programs in the U.S.**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/deep-dive-exploring-one-most-advanced-telemedicine-programs-us) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 11/1/2024 | [**Ferrum Health Raises $16M in Series A Funding to Unlock AI Adoption in Healthcare**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2024/11/01/ferrum-health-raises-16m-in-series-a-funding-to-unlock-ai-adoption-in-healthcare/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 11/1/2024 | [**Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/node/463411?page=2) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**The Healthcare Services market is projected to grow by USD 6.26 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by AI and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, shaping market evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-healthcare-services-market-is-projected-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-ai-and-the-rising-prevalence-of-chronic-diseases-shaping-market-evolution---technavio-302284193.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**HLTH: Avandra Launches World's Largest Federated Network for Medical Imaging and Clinical Data**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/10/22/avandra-launches-worlds-largest-federated-network-for-medical-imaging-and-clinical-data/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**FDA strengthens AI regulation to ensure patient safety and innovation in healthcare**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241016/FDA-strengthens-AI-regulation-to-ensure-patient-safety-and-innovation-in-healthcare.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**6 children's hospitals leading AI**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/6-childrens-hospitals-leading-ai.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**6 children's hospitals leading in AI**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/6-childrens-hospitals-leading-ai.html?target=_blank) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 10/10/2024 | [**The Power of “Techquity”: How Telehealth Can Help Promote Health Equity**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/the-power-of-techquity-how-telehealth-can-help-promote-health-equity/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**Look Who's Talking at HLTH - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/look-whos-talking-at-hlth/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**Virtual Healthcare October 2024**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/virtual-healthcare-october-2024/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 10/4/2024 | [**Hyper-Personalized Medicine Market Research 2024: Size, Trends, Opportunities and Forecast 2020-2024 & 2025-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241004930872/en/Hyper-Personalized-Medicine-Market-Research-2024-Size-Trends-Opportunities-and-Forecast-2020-2024-2025-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/23/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823929) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823031) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822727) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/12/2024 | [**Quantum Health Appoints Dr. Stanley Crittenden as New Chief Medical Officer**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812304065/en/Quantum-Health-Appoints-Dr.-Stanley-Crittenden-as-New-Chief-Medical-Officer/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 8/12/2024 | [**Audio Highlights**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822137) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 6/13/2024 | [**Flinn Foundation-Sponsored Study Identifies Three Bioscience Growth Areas to Advance Innovation and Economic Growth in Greater Phoenix**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240613324046/en/Flinn-Foundation-Sponsored-Study-Identifies-Three-Bioscience-Growth-Areas-to-Advance-Innovation-and-Economic-Growth-in-Greater-Phoenix/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Phoenix Children's**: One of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S., recognized for its employee wellness initiatives and comprehensive pediatric care. - **Dana-Farber Cancer Institute**: A leading cancer research and treatment center in Boston, spearheading the IGNITE Consortium to address health disparities in pediatric oncology. - **King Fahad National Centre for Children's Cancer (KFNCCC)**: A leading institution in pediatric oncology in Saudi Arabia, known for advanced clinical care and specialized research, performing around 150 pediatric stem cell transplants annually. - **The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society**: An organization focused on curing blood cancers and improving patient quality of life, recently appointing new board members with expertise in pediatric oncology. - **Children's Hospital Los Angeles**: A prominent pediatric healthcare institution that appointed Dr. James F. Amatruda to enhance pediatric cancer care and research. - **CancerX**: A public-private partnership aimed at fostering innovation in cancer treatment and care, focusing on digital innovation and AI solutions in pediatric oncology. - **Children's Health**: A pediatric health system that has implemented generative AI solutions to enhance clinical workflows and patient care. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A pediatric healthcare provider that has expanded telehealth services significantly, achieving high patient satisfaction scores. - **Zarminali Health**: A pediatric care startup establishing a tech-enabled primary and specialty care practice for pediatric patients. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: Developed CelloType, an AI tool for cell identification in tissue images, and partnered with the Brazilian National Cancer Institute for CAR-T cell production. - **Pieces Technologies**: A company specializing in generative AI solutions for clinical documentation and predictive modeling in pediatric settings. - **Trialbee**: A platform enhancing patient recruitment for clinical trials, particularly in oncology and rare diseases. - **Mevion Medical Systems**: Provider of the MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System, enhancing targeted cancer treatment options for pediatric patients. - **Mass General Brigham Cancer Center**: A cancer center developing an integrative cancer care model aimed at enhancing patient-focused and equitable care. - **PAVmed Inc.**: A medical technology company optimizing the Veris Cancer Care Platform for underserved cancer patients. - **Ontada**: A McKesson business unit that enhances oncology data analysis using Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving clinical decision-making for oncologists. - **EDTEK Inc.**: Launched CONFORM™ ONCO+, a specialized accelerator for oncology clinical trials utilizing AI-driven analytics. - **Stanford Children's Health**: Recognized for its leadership in AI integration, focusing on improving patient care through innovative projects. - **NewYork-Presbyterian**: A healthcare system launching a $2 billion campaign to advance technologies in oncology and cardiology, leveraging AI and emerging technologies. - **Nicklaus Children's Hospital**: Recognized for excellence in digital health, achieving Level 9 recognition from CHIME for its commitment to technology in pediatric care. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Brazilian National Cancer Institute**: Collaborating to establish a CAR-T cell production center for pediatric patients. - **CancerX and KidsX**: A partnership focusing on digital innovation and AI solutions in pediatric oncology, reserving spots for startups developing innovative solutions. - **IGNITE Consortium**: A collaboration of 12 U.S. institutions led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to develop health equity interventions for pediatric cancer care. - **Children's National Brain Tumor Institute**: Collaborating with Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to advance focused ultrasound treatments for pediatric brain tumors. - **Ixcela and Roper St. Francis Healthcare**: Launching a virtual clinic to support cancer patients focusing on gut health and personalized nutritional therapy. - **Trialbee and Inspire**: A partnership aimed at enhancing patient recruitment for clinical trials, focusing on oncology and rare diseases. - **Aurora Cancer Care and Syapse**: Collaborating to introduce a precision medicine program aimed at offering more treatment options for cancer patients. - **Genoks and Velsera**: A partnership aimed at enhancing cancer diagnostics and treatment in Turkey through advanced genomic analysis. - **Flatiron Health and Lifebit Biotech**: Expanding collaboration into Japan to enhance cancer care through secure access to real-world data. - **Epic and GeneDx**: Collaborating to integrate rapid whole genome sequencing technology into Epic's EHR system for improved genomic insights. - **Viz.ai and Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute**: A partnership to enhance early detection and treatment of lung cancer through AI technology. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Collaborating to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. - **Microsoft and Mass General Brigham**: Partnering to enhance AI applications in medical imaging. - **BioAI and Genomic Testing Cooperative**: A strategic collaboration to enhance biomarker discovery and diagnostics using AI. - **Guardant Health and Meaningful Insights Biotech Analytics (MiBA)**: A partnership to enhance precision medicine through improved biomarker testing and data analytics. - **Avandra and Datavant**: Partnering to enhance secure exchange of multimodal health data, integrating clinical and imaging data into a federated network. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Clinical Trials for Pediatric Oncology**: Ongoing clinical trials at institutions like the Jacobs School of Medicine aim to improve treatment options and address health disparities in pediatric populations. - **Pediatric Orphan Drug Market Growth**: Expected growth due to rising demand for specialized treatments for rare pediatric diseases, driven by increased awareness and regulatory support. - **KFNCCC Innovations**: Localized advanced treatments like T-cell engineering therapy for leukemia and intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma, improving access to care. - **Health Equity Research**: The IGNITE Consortium focuses on evidence-based interventions targeting social determinants of health affecting pediatric cancer outcomes. - **Precision Oncology Initiatives**: The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance aims to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research. - **Telehealth Expansion**: The rise of telehealth is improving access to care, particularly for pediatric patients in underserved areas. - **Hyper-personalized Medicine**: An approach tailoring treatments based on individual genetic makeup and health data, gaining traction in oncology. - **Proton Therapy Advancements**: The MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System offers a compact, targeted treatment option for pediatric cancer patients, minimizing damage to healthy tissues. - **Virtual Clinical Trials**: The oncology segment is leading the virtual clinical trials market, providing safer options for high-risk patients. - **AI in Oncology**: Increasing use of AI technologies in drug development and clinical trials, with a focus on improving patient outcomes. - **Telemedicine Advancements**: Children's Mercy Kansas City has achieved high patient satisfaction through its telehealth services, emphasizing the importance of advanced technology. - **Integrative Cancer Care Model**: Mass General Brigham's new model focusing on equity in screening, early diagnosis, and holistic patient care. - **Cancer Vaccines Market**: Projected growth driven by R&D investments and a shift towards preventive healthcare, with a focus on HPV and Hepatitis B vaccines. - **AI-Driven Solutions**: Children's Health has deployed generative AI integrated into their EHR system to enhance clinical tasks and minimize documentation errors. - **Decentralized Clinical Trials**: The market is evolving to enhance participant recruitment and improve patient compliance through remote participation. - **AI in Cancer Care**: Ferrum Health's AI platform aims to enhance patient outcomes by integrating AI into existing healthcare workflows while maintaining data privacy. - **Digital Diagnostics Growth**: Rapid expansion in the Asia-Pacific region driven by advancements in healthcare technology and increasing demand for accurate diagnostic solutions. - **AI in Clinical Trials**: Innovations such as AI-driven recruitment and data analytics are optimizing trial efficiency and transparency. - **CelloType**: An AI tool developed by CHOP that improves the accuracy of cell identification in tissue images. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Health Disparities**: Children from low-income households face higher risks of cancer relapse and lower survival rates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. - **Access to Care**: Research indicates that rural and lower-income pediatric cancer patients are less likely to utilize satellite clinics designed to alleviate transportation and financial burdens. - **Pediatric Care Consent Processes**: Complexity in pediatric care consent processes can hinder access to necessary healthcare services. - **Technology Adoption in Community Oncology**: Challenges in adopting new healthcare technologies due to limited resources and expertise. - **Healthcare Accessibility**: Despite advancements, there are ongoing concerns regarding access to care for pediatric patients in rural and underserved areas. - **High Therapy Costs**: The CAR T-cell therapy market faces challenges due to the high costs associated with treatment, which may limit access for pediatric patients. - **Shortage of Oncology Professionals**: Significant shortage of trained oncology professionals in SAARC nations due to inadequate education and training programs. - **Quality of Care Gaps**: Concerns about potential gaps in care quality and delivery for lung cancer patients, impacting mental well-being and health outcomes. - **Inefficiencies in Clinical Trials**: High staff turnover and administrative burdens leading to delays in patient enrollment and therapy delivery. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Efforts are needed to address healthcare disparities, particularly in rural and underserved communities. - **Telemedicine Barriers**: Legal barriers and challenges in cross-state telemedicine affecting patient care, particularly for those in rural areas. - **Regulatory Hurdles in DCTs**: The decentralized clinical trials market faces challenges such as regulatory compliance and data privacy concerns. - **Digital Divide**: The digital divide poses challenges to equitable telehealth access, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. - **Skepticism Towards AI**: Clinician skepticism regarding AI adoption poses challenges, necessitating governance and shared responsibility. - **Integration of AI in Clinical Training**: There is a need for revamping clinical training to prepare healthcare professionals for AI integration. - **Regulatory Challenges for AI**: The FDA is working to balance innovation and patient safety in the regulation of AI technologies in healthcare. ## Related Topics [[Pediatric Hematology]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Pulmonology]]; [[Pediatric Pathology]]; [[Pediatric Care]]; [[Oncology]]; [[Pediatric Surgery]]; [[Pediatric Endocrinology]]; [[Pediatric Cardiology]]