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In honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we’re checking in with our friend Jenny, who we first met a few years ago when she underwent surgery for a glioma. This 7th grader has been busy! Along with reading, playing soccer, running cross country, and competing in middle school speech tournaments, she’s planning a two-week backpacking trip. 🤩👏
“Jenny and our family love keeping in touch with Dr. Baird to review her annual brain scans — all of which have been clear since her surgery,” says her dad, Scott. Way to go, Jenny! Read more: ms.spr.ly/6189vpULS
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Thoracic inlet insufficiency (TII) is a newly defined cause of airway and esophageal compression that can impact breathing and swallowing. Join Boston Children’s experts to learn how advanced imaging, 3D modeling, and multidisciplinary surgical care are helping patients find relief.
The Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital
💙 Cardiac Conversations: Defining and caring for thoracic inlet insufficiency
🗓️ Thursday, May 28 at 4:15 PM ET
🔗 Register at the link below
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Set a positive intention this spring 🌷. Host a yoga benefit class to help kids at Boston Children’s in honor of International Yoga Day! The holiday is on Sunday, June 21 but your class can take place anytime. Learn more here: ms.spr.ly/6184vRxzC🧘♀️.
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Boston Children’s CEO says pediatric care is advancing fast, but mental health needs and funding challenges remain urgent. LINK IN COMMENTS⬇️
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We are proud to support the City of Boston and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and are proud to invest into this fund!Exciting news the City of Boston has received national recognition for its housing leadership. The Boston Acquisition Fund won the 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability for its innovative work preserving affordable housing, preventing displacement, and creating long-term affordability for Boston residents. ow.ly/JV7s50YYoMP
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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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