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We are so excited to cheer on our 35 Miles for Miracles TCS London Marathon runners tomorrow! Our team kicked off race weekend feeling extra inspired thanks to a visit with Emily Sisson from team New Balance. Our runners have raised more than $529,000 to support our patients and every step they take on Sunday honors their impact.
Feeling inspired? You can still donate: ms.spr.ly/6189SM1Zl
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New webinar alert! We’ve just added a new #CardiacConversations webinar session—happening this Monday. Our team of experts will discuss how we approach atrial septal defect (ASD) care, including a minimally invasive thoracotomy technique designed to support quicker recovery after surgery.
🗓 Monday, April 28 | 5:00 PM ET
📍 Live on Zoom & The Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital Facebook Page
🔗 Register and submit your questions now: ms.spr.ly/6188SKtVo
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Kevin Simon, MD, sits down with WBUR 90.9 FM for their podcast, "On Point," to discuss the importance of addressing teenage boys' increased loneliness and suicidal thoughts, which can ultimately affect their academic achievement. Listen to the full episode here 👇
Falling Behind: 'We're in jail with our emotions'
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Teenage boys are experiencing increasing rates of loneliness and suicidal thoughts -- which is having a direct impact on their achievement in school. How can schools address that? The final part in On...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Enthusiastic soccer fans in Newcastle, England, inspired Jackie to excel at her sport. Read her story below ⚽👇
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When a collision with another player tore her ACL, Jackie learned that recovering mentally can be tougher than recovering physically.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
What are the concussion symptoms in a child? And how is it treated? Jeffrey Lo, MD, authors this piece for HealthDay News detailing important information parents should know when dealing with a head injury. Read more here 👇
Child Concussion: What To Know If Your Child Takes a Blow To the Head
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SUNDAY, April 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When a child tumbles to the floor from a blow to the head, a parent's inner alarms should sound. The child may have a1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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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