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The California wildfires are a tough topic to talk about, especially with children. Erica Lee, PhD, speaks with WCVB Channel 5 Boston about the impact the fires has on children's mental health, offering tips for parents on how to help support their kids during this devastating time. Watch Dr. Lee's full interview below 👇
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Tell the kids the truth about leftists: 1. Their policies led to this disaster in L.A. 2. They want children to be subject to sex change surgeries, which are available at Boston Children's Hospital. Sad.
Let’s hear it for Ramie! 👏 At just 11 years old, he’s been through a lot — including treatment for an aggressive form of liver cancer. After temporarily moving from Florida to be closer to his care team at our Liver Tumor Center, he and his family created a list of fun things to do and see in Boston. “Whenever there’s a ‘down’ in life, I just think of the ‘ups,’” he says. 👇
Faced with a rare type of liver cancer, Ramie focuses on the positive - Boston Children's Answers
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At just 11 years old, Ramie has been through a lot — including treatment at Boston Children's for an aggressive form of liver cancer.139 CommentsComment on Facebook
I have so much admiration for this young man and his family. When I begin to worry and fret about my problems, they seem minuscule in comparison to what this family is dealing with. I hope Ramie grows progressively healthier and that he and his family can relax and enjoy life.❤️
Praying for Ramie and his family 🙏🙏 God Bless you all. Ramie you are such a brave and strong boy, stay that way. Keep up the good fight.
God bless you Ramie and your family! Sending prayers to you; you are such a blessing! Stay strong and wish you all the best!!❤️🙏🙏
Wondering if virtual visits could be an option for your child? Want to learn more about online second opinions? Tune in to our next YouTube Live event on February 5 at 12 p.m. EST. We’ll discuss the digital health resources available for families at Boston Children’s. Subscribe now! ms.spr.ly/6184oIl0s
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We're starting the New Year with a lot of paws-itivity! Our team of therapy dogs makes our patients' stays more comfortable and friendly. We're thankful for all the dogs who spread joy at the hospital and for our friends NutriSource Pet Foods who provide generous support for our Pawprints program.
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Meet Ellie! ✨ She’s been coming to our Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) for short bowel syndrome since she was a baby — her family even relocated to be closer to her care team. Check out how she’s doing now at age 18! 👉 ms.spr.ly/6189otEOb
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I’ve been with cair also since I was a baby I have short bowel syndrome as well and im 27 the team is awesome
God bless her. Love you sweetheart.
God bless her.
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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