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Family time has never looked better! Our Healthy in the City program is sharing top tips for your family to stay active and connected— away from screens! What are some ways your family likes to stay healthy together? ms.spr.ly/6187WtexH
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Milk protein allergy is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in infants. So, what exactly is it and what are the symptoms? Lisa Mahoney, MD, authors this piece for Healthday, breaking down what parents need to know. 👇
Milk Protein Allergy: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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Milk protein allergy (MPA), also known as food protein induced allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP), is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in young chi0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“I am going back to the gym.” When a fall from the high bar caused a severe injury, Kaleb’s parents were told he’d be lucky to walk ever again. Read how optimism, determination, surgery, and lots of gymnastics-specific rehabilitation helped get Kaleb back on his feet — and onto the podium. 👇
A gymnast's close call with leg-length discrepancy - Boston Children's Answers
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Determination, optimism, and a great care team helped Kaleb come back from a severe gymnastics injury. Now he's winning medals.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Another amazing story of recovery from Elspeth Hart ❤️
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Fever is one of the most common reasons parents seek medical care for their children. Katie Snow, MD, MPH, authors this guide for parents on symptoms, causes, and when to seek medical attention. Read more on HealthDay 👇
Fevers in Children: Causes, Treatments and When to be Concerned
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Fever is one of the most common reasons parents seek medical care for their children. While it can be alarming, fever is the body’s natural response to infectio0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Broadway actress Rachel Simone Webb recently gave our patients a glimpse into the touring production of the hit Broadway musical & Juliet Broadway. She sang pop songs featured in the show, answered all of our silly questions, and inspired us to keep singing! Thanks to @rachelsimwebb and Broadway In Boston for bringing the magic of the stage to all of us here. ✨
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The history of cystic fibrosis diagnosis
In 1955, Dr. Harry Shwachman, head of Boston Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, developed the first practical sweat test to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). It involved encasing the patient’s body in a plastic bag to collect sweat, then using the pictured device to measure levels of salt in the sample. Cystic fibrosis causes sweat to be 2-5 times saltier than average. The sweat test allowed for much simpler and earlier diagnosis of CF, crucial to effective treatment. A version of it is still the main diagnostic tool used today.
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