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Dr. Kennedy received his medical degree from UAMS in 2006 and completed an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency from 2006 to 2010. He went on to complete a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Virginia. Dr. Kennedy joined the faculty of UAMS in July 2013 where he is a member of the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology and the ACRI Lung Cell Biology Lab. Dr. Kennedy’s primary research focuses upon mechanisms whereby infection with the common cold virus, rhinovirus (RV), leads to exacerbations of asthma. 60% to 80% of children seen in the emergency room with an exacerbation of asthma will be infected with RV. In his previous research, it became clear that while RV infection alone increases the risk of wheezing in children with asthma; the combination of RV infection and high titer sensitization to allergen significantly increases the odds to wheeze in children seen in the emergency department. It is this synergy between allergy and RV infection that drives his current research hypotheses. To that end, he is studying epithelial cell-derived cytokines that bias a Th2 (i.e., allergic) response (IL-33, IL-25, and TSLP) associated with RV infection in subjects with asthma both in vitro and in vivo. Also, Dr. Kennedy enthusiastically contributes to the education of fellows, residents, and students at UAMS by participating in the educational mission of the Department of Pediatrics in many capacities.
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The eosinophilic esophagitis treats children with confirmed or suspected eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders needing a multi-specialty approach involving allergy, gastroenterology and nutrition.
The nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma Center at Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock, Arkansas is the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of Arkansas.
Arkansas Children's provides experienced allergy and immunology care for children with allergic and immunologic conditions.
Find the locations of Arkansas Children's emergency departments in Little Rock and Springdale, and read answers to frequently asked questions about your child's care in the ER.
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Arkansas Children’s provides emotional support and resources for caregivers. Read about our core values and the services we offer both inside and outside the hospital.
Read our latest blog to understand the differences between Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s After-Hours Clinic and Emergency Department to help you decide what works best for your child.
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Immunizations for schoolchildren can be confusing, so Arkansas Children’s is here to help. If you’re new to the state, new to parenting or your child is going to school for the first time, it’s helpful to know the requirements.
Seasonal allergies can affect kids of all ages. With spring’s yellow pollen coating everything in sight, sneezes, runny noses, and itchy eyes are likely affecting a lot of Arkansas children. We sat down with pediatric immunologist, D. Matthew Bell, to talk allergies.
Dr. Robbie Pesek from our Allergy and Immunology program shares information about food allergies, the best way to treat them and how to plan ahead.
Learn how the pediatric emergency departments at Arkansas Children's Northwest and Arkansas Children's Hospital offer expert kid-sized care.
Dr. Gresham Richter shares a message for for parents and guardians when it comes to keeping kids safe around button batteries.
Tummy troubles are common in kids. It's when other symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea happen that parents might get worried. Check out these quick tips for handling stomaches from our friends in the Emergency Department.