Clinical
Find out how research at St. Jude underlies clinical progress in the care and treatment of cancer, blood disorders, neurological disease and more.
Infection prevention and control: Planning patient protection during a pandemic
Read how early planning to protect patients and staff through infection prevention measures readied this facility for the pandemic.
Self-care: The No. 1 thing you can do for your child
This psychologist gives advice on caring for infant and toddler mental health, and the No. 1 thing to do isn’t what you would expect. %
New screening process helps clinicians identify educational and mental health problems in children with hemophilia
The HemoFOCUS screening process uses a standardized rating scale to screen children with hemophilia for inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, which are symptoms of ADHD. The goal is to improve the odds that patients with a dual diagnosis will be identified and will receive appropriate educational and psychosocial services.
Physician partnerships and telemedicine advance treatments and cures
Telemedicine, identified in 1879 as a way to reduce patient office visits, has become a necessary way to enhance the quality of care throughout the world.
Meeting of the minds: Standardizing communication to improve patient handoffs and transitions of care
These communications programs have a significant impact in helping ensure patient care is consistent across care teams.
Five steps to help your teens make the most of teletherapy
COVID-19 gave rise to a new mental health care option for teens: telehealth video visits. Use these tips to help your teen maximize the benefits.
Nine tips to talk with teens about COVID-19
Even during a pandemic, teens may avoid discussing feelings with their parents. Use these 9 tips to help your teen open up about COVID-19-related angst.
Helping patients with sickle cell disease take charge of their health
Read how doctors are creating the sickle cell app with the input of sickle cell patients to support patients and their treatment.
Clinical trials in the spotlight
Clinical trials drive new therapies for children with diseases like cancer. Learn how St. Jude and others are making it easier to find open trials and view results.
Music therapy program goes digital to reach quarantined patients
Read how this music therapist continues to help pediatric cancer patients with music therapy sessions even during quarantine.