Archive for Veronica Giarla
First-of-its-kind clinical trial aims to improve outcomes in pediatric transplant patients
For the last 20 years, pediatric kidney transplant patients have been treated with the same immunosuppressive medication combinations and have been monitored using the same tests, without many new treatment options. Unfortunately, unlike their adult counterparts, pediatric transplant recipients have not been included in clinical trials to test newer and promising combinations of medications that ... Read More about First-of-its-kind clinical trial aims to improve outcomes in pediatric transplant patients
Tagged: clinical trials, kidney failure, research, transplant
How Boston Children’s physicians have teamed up to tackle obesity and food insecurity
When nutritious, high-quality food is not easily accessible, families are often left to purchase what is available — usually, highly processed, nutrient-poor food. Children in these households — who also have food insecurity and various socio-economic stressors — face additional barriers and are at risk for developing chronic diseases, such as obesity. To address such ... Read More about How Boston Children’s physicians have teamed up to tackle obesity and food insecurity
Tagged: community health, culture, nutrition, obesity
An act of kindness — Raul and Larry’s journey to a non-directed transplant donation
Acts of kindness can come in many forms, like volunteering or donating to a charity of choice. At 52, Larry loves giving back to his local community in Vermont, which is why he works in law enforcement. However, he has taken these thoughtful acts of kindness to another level — he’s donated one of his ... Read More about An act of kindness — Raul and Larry’s journey to a non-directed transplant donation
Tagged: liver disease, transplant
Un verdadero corazón de oro: El viaje de Jeremiah hacia un trasplante de corazón
Con las sirenas sonando, Angelie y su esposo atravesaron el tráfico a toda velocidad, ansiosos por llegar a tiempo a la ciudad. La escolta policial que tenían delante les despejó el camino, lo que les permitió trasladarse rápidamente al Boston Children’s Hospital, donde los esperaba su hijo de 6 años, Jeremiah, apodado JJ. Si Angelie ... Read More about Un verdadero corazón de oro: El viaje de Jeremiah hacia un trasplante de corazón
Tagged: cardiac surgery, heart, heart center, heart patient, transplant
A true heart of gold: Jeremiah’s heart transplant journey
With sirens wailing, Angelie and her husband sped through traffic, anxious to get to the city in time. The police escort ahead of them cleared the way, allowing for a speedy commute to Boston Children’s Hospital where their 6-year-old son, Jeremiah — nicknamed JJ — was waiting for them. If Angelie hadn’t waved down the ... Read More about A true heart of gold: Jeremiah’s heart transplant journey
Tagged: congenital heart defect, heart, heart center, heart patient, transplant
What you should know about hemangiomas, according to a pediatric dermatologist
When parents discover that their infant has a hemangioma, a lot of questions usually follow. To find answers for the most common questions and share some important facts about the condition, we spoke with Dr. Marilyn Liang, co-director of the Vascular Anomalies Center (VAC) and an attending physician in the Dermatology Program at Boston Children’s ... Read More about What you should know about hemangiomas, according to a pediatric dermatologist
Tagged: hemangioma, vascular anomalies
Don’t forget the cheese, please! Rachel’s EoE journey
Like many teens, Rachel loves cheese and other dairy foods. “Cheese sticks, yogurt, and especially pizza,” Chellie, her mom, shares. Rachel agrees: She would eat cheese every day if she could. Up until this past spring, Rachel, who also has autism spectrum disorder, was unable to enjoy her favorite foods due to incredible pain in ... Read More about Don’t forget the cheese, please! Rachel’s EoE journey
Tagged: autism, autism spectrum disorder, diet, gastroenterology, reflux
How one diagnosis brought together three best friends: Allyson, Maddy, and Caiya’s journey with pancreatitis
Allyson, Maddy, and Caiya are your typical tween best friends — sharing inside jokes and constantly chatting about everything and anything. “They’re always on FaceTime talking and laughing,” shares Kim, Maddy’s mom. “They just love each other.” You’d never guess that these three girls didn’t meet at recess, but rather through Dr. Amit Grover, director ... Read More about How one diagnosis brought together three best friends: Allyson, Maddy, and Caiya’s journey with pancreatitis
Tagged: gastroenterology, pancreatic disorders
Getting a little help from a game show host: How Steve Harvey became Panos’ personal tooth fairy
11-year-old Panos loves to smile and sing — but getting him to show his teeth to a dentist hasn’t always been easy. When he visited a dentist near his home for his first cleaning, the experience was a tough one. “He was overwhelmed by the new environment and refused to open his mouth,” explains his ... Read More about Getting a little help from a game show host: How Steve Harvey became Panos’ personal tooth fairy
Tagged: autism, child life, dentistry
From Florida to Boston and back again: Reagan’s liver transplant journey
Reagan, 18, is gearing up for her freshman year of college this fall, and she has a solid idea about her future career. “I hope to become a transplant nurse or a child life specialist,” she shares with a smile. Her inspiration to enter this field of medicine comes from her experiences with the care ... Read More about From Florida to Boston and back again: Reagan’s liver transplant journey
Tagged: complex care, liver disease, transplant