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Last weekend, the Pediatric Transplant Center at Boston Children's Hospital had their Annual Family Day Celebration at Kimball Farm! See more below ⤵️
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That “just met my fundraising goal” feeling. 💙 Join Extra Life and play during Game Week, November 8-15, or anytime. Play your favorite game, raise money and help kids at Boston Children’s Hospital. Sign up at ms.spr.ly/6180s0n2G.
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Your family is at the heart of all we do. We’re honored to be ranked one of the best children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek. Thank you to our incredible care teams—and to the families who trust us every day. Together, we’re building a stronger, more hopeful future for every child.
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Sports are a big part of the Boston landscape, and we're grateful for the incredible support of teams like the New England Patriots. Thank you to players Vederian Lowe, Julian Ashby, Garrett Bradbury, and Jack Gibbens for taking time out of your busy schedules to bring smiles and moments of joy to our patients and their families last week! 🏈
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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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