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“You can’t beat Boston Children’s when it comes to where you want to send your baby,” says Kim, who had a big decision to make when it came to care for her son’s birthmark. 👇
Treating congenital melanocytic nevus in infancy - Boston Children's Answers
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Mason was born a large birthmark. His parents found the guidance and expert care they needed at Boston Children’s Hospital.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wow, we’re so impressed by Gina, proud mom of Boston Children’s patient Anthony. In celebration of Anthony’s 13th birthday, she raised almost $1,700 to find a cure for his rare bone marrow disorder. Learn how you can fundraise for the hospital: ms.spr.ly/6188SBACg
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Ben has been on the go since we shared his transplant story in 2023! 🏃 He completed the 2023 Boston Marathon and then the London Marathon in 2024. He’s now a sophomore in college and has become an EMT working in the Boston and greater Boston area. Retuning once a year to the Pediatric Transplant Clinic for routine check-ups, he still makes sure to say hello to the team when he transports his own patients during EMT trips. 👏 Register as a donor here: ms.spr.ly/6181S6Wuv
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When Flora first got sick, doctors thought she had Lyme disease. Then a surprising diagnosis — and ongoing care at our Neuroimmunology Center — changed everything. More than six months later, nothing is holding Flora back! 💪👇
No limitations: How Flora found answers for MOG antibody disease - Boston Children's Answers
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Flora found treatment for MOG antibody disease, an autoimmune condition that causes nerve inflammation, at Boston Children's.10 CommentsComment on Facebook
Childhood obesity is a personal and often complex issue for families. Join our next YouTube Live event on May 15 at 12:00 p.m. ET, where Boston Children’s experts will explore the condition, share strategies for talking about it with kids, and offer guidance to help families navigate it with care and confidence. Subscribe now: ms.spr.ly/6183qhDWc
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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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