Archive for Jessica Cerretani
Interventional techniques help Molly thrive with chronic pain
Molly McGowan loves baking, sewing, and taking daily walks in the woods with her goldendoodle, Cooper. But Cooper isn’t just any pet. He’s her service dog and a significant source of support. “I credit him with helping me get up and move every day,” she says. It isn’t always easy. For Molly, pain has been ... Read More about Interventional techniques help Molly thrive with chronic pain
Laparoscopic approach to cloacal malformation repair found safe in eligible patients
A minimally invasive surgical approach called laparoscopic rectal mobilization and urogenital separation appears to be a safe alternative to open surgery in eligible patients with cloacal malformations. That’s the conclusion of a recent study by the team in the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. A minimally invasive approach to urogenital separation ... Read More about Laparoscopic approach to cloacal malformation repair found safe in eligible patients
Reaching his goals: Surgery helps CP soccer star shine
Cooper Veloudis loves soccer. At 12, he’s an avid player on CP Soccer’s New York team. This U.S. Soccer member organization provides opportunities for players with cerebral palsy (CP), stroke, or traumatic brain injuries and feeds into the U.S. Paralympics. He’s even kept up with daily practices during the pandemic via Zoom, rarely missing a ... Read More about Reaching his goals: Surgery helps CP soccer star shine
‘A 100 percent difference’: Treatment for Graves’ disease helps Emily enjoy college
For Emily Stein, the gift of an Apple Watch led to an unexpected diagnosis. Along with telling the time, delivering texts, and playing music, the gadget tracked her heart rate — and confirmed what the teenager already suspected. “I felt like my heart was always racing,” she remembers. “That was the first sign that something ... Read More about ‘A 100 percent difference’: Treatment for Graves’ disease helps Emily enjoy college
‘The best decision we ever made’: Bridging the gap for Arya’s esophageal atresia
When Teja and Naveen learned last year that their daughter, Arya, would be born with long-gap esophageal atresia (EA), they did what many parents do: They took to the internet in search of more information. There, they learned that long-gap EA is a rare but serious condition in which a baby’s esophagus develops in two ... Read More about ‘The best decision we ever made’: Bridging the gap for Arya’s esophageal atresia
Treating vascular rings: Sisters travel more than 3,000 miles for care
Nicky Dickerhoff is no stranger to caring for children: Not only is she a neonatal nurse practitioner, but she and her husband, Jake, have eight kids themselves. “We’re experienced parents,” she laughs. So when their daughter Harper briefly stopped breathing at just 3 weeks old, Nicky was skeptical at the initial diagnosis of reflux. Repeated ... Read More about Treating vascular rings: Sisters travel more than 3,000 miles for care
Chronic headaches in kids: How a psychologist can help your child cope
For many young people, the pain of chronic daily headaches can be compounded by the concern that providers aren’t taking them seriously. Defined as headaches that occur at least 15 days per month for six months or more, chronic daily headaches can be so difficult to manage that some patients may feel that their pain ... Read More about Chronic headaches in kids: How a psychologist can help your child cope
Predicting pediatric seizures with a wristband: Study shows what’s possible
The ability to track seizures has a number of potential benefits: It could allow physicians to better determine optimal dosing and timing of medication, as well as enable timely interventions to help prevent impending seizures. Traditionally, electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocorticography have been used to evaluate and forecast seizures. However, more compact, portable approaches — such ... Read More about Predicting pediatric seizures with a wristband: Study shows what’s possible
Facing up to masks: Six reasons to stay the course
It’s now been almost a year since many businesses shuttered, schools closed, and Zoom calls became a way of life for many of us. Among the changes: face masks, designed to help prevent the spread the virus that causes COVID-19. If you’re experiencing so-called mask exhaustion, you’re not alone. One recent survey found that half ... Read More about Facing up to masks: Six reasons to stay the course
Innovative new shunt delivery system holds promise for treatment of fetal urinary tract obstruction
Urinary tract obstruction that occurs in utero can have serious consequences for the fetus. Such obstructions can block the flow of fetal urine, which makes up amniotic fluid. Without adequate levels of amniotic fluid, a fetus may not develop properly, especially in terms of the fetal lungs. Fetal urinary tract obstructions can range from mild ... Read More about Innovative new shunt delivery system holds promise for treatment of fetal urinary tract obstruction