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Explaining endometriosis: What parents and teens should know

Health and Parenting, Primary Care
People with uteruses know that menstruation can bring cramps, general discomfort, mood swings, and other symptoms each month. But, just how much discomfort and pain is normal during your period? For more insights on severe period pain — and endometriosis in particular — we spoke with Dr. Jessica Shim in the Division of Gynecology and ... Read More about Explaining endometriosis: What parents and teens should know
Tagged: adolescent medicine, endocrinology
A young child undergoing an autism assessment with a trained observer, who is showing them a picture of the letter “A”

Rethinking the need for ADOS testing to diagnose autism in young children

Clinical Care, Primary Care
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, or ADOS testing, was developed in the 1980s as a tool for autism research. Through a series of semi-structured observations, trained evaluators assess children’s communication skills, social interaction, and imaginative use of materials. But over time, the ADOS has come to be considered the gold standard for a clinical diagnosis ... Read More about Rethinking the need for ADOS testing to diagnose autism in young children
Tagged: autism, autism research, autism spectrum disorder, developmental medicine, primary care
Athletic trainer Shawn Cameron and a young athlete performing an exercise that builds strength, mobility, and balance.

Sports medicine for single-sport athletes

Clinical Care, Specialty Care
As youth sports have become more structured and focused on results, sports medicine specialists have seen a growing number of sports injuries in younger patients. Is early sports specialization to blame? “Specializing in a single sport is not necessarily a cause for concern,” says Andrea Stracciolini, MD, director of Medical Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s ... Read More about Sports medicine for single-sport athletes
Tagged: injury prevention, orthopedics, sports injury, sports medicine
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Childproofing your home: A checklist for parents

Health and Parenting, Primary Care
Bumps and bruises are a part of growing up. But serious injuries can cause lasting damage. By making a few adjustments around your house, you can help your child stay safe and healthy at home. We spoke to Dr. Katherine Shearer of Longwood Pediatrics, part of Boston Children’s Primary Care Alliance, about keeping kids safe ... Read More about Childproofing your home: A checklist for parents
Tagged: primary care, safety
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Sonny’s story: How an online Apert syndrome community set one family on a path to Boston

Patient Stories, Specialty Care
Sonny Daniel has had a busy summer. Between traveling, camp, and time with family and friends, this 4-year-old has constantly been on the go — something his parents, Kellie and Josh, are incredibly grateful for. Their gratitude stems a lot from seeing how far Sonny’s come in his journey with Apert syndrome, a genetic disorder that ... Read More about Sonny’s story: How an online Apert syndrome community set one family on a path to Boston
Tagged: apert syndrome, craniofacial, plastic surgery
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There’s no stopping Jack: His journey with craniosynostosis

Patient Stories, Specialty Care
Jack is almost 2 years old and loves to swim, chase his older sister around the house, and just bring lots of laughs to everyone he meets. For such a happy kid, he’s had an uphill battle to get to this point — starting when he was born. “Something wasn’t right with the shape of ... Read More about There’s no stopping Jack: His journey with craniosynostosis
Tagged: craniofacial, surgery
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Escaping the fire: How mental health care providers can fight burnout

Clinical Care
It might feel like an occupational buzzword lately, but “burnout” is nothing new. It has plagued clinicians and other medical professionals for decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic and intensely spotlighted behavioral health crisis have only fueled the inferno. And maybe no one knows this better than the mental health professionals who have been on the frontline of both battles. ... Read More about Escaping the fire: How mental health care providers can fight burnout
Tagged: coronavirus, mental health, psychiatry
Xavien with his bronchopulmonary dysplasia care team during a follow-up visit.

Optimizing care for bronchopulmonary dysplasia, infant by infant

Clinical Care, Specialty Care
Preterm newborns with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) can require ongoing mechanical ventilation to support their lungs. But babies with BPD aren’t just newborns with underdeveloped lungs. Each has a unique presentation. And every part of their care is important, with the ultimate goal of enabling them to grow, develop, and go home to their families. The ... Read More about Optimizing care for bronchopulmonary dysplasia, infant by infant
Tagged: bronchopulmonary dysplasia, newborn medicine, nicu, pulmonology, tracheomalacia
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Breaking down barriers: How interpreters can enhance patient care

Clinical Care
Sharing medical concerns with clinicians can be hard for anyone — a challenge that’s amplified in patients when English isn’t their first language. The results are troubling: One recent study by Boston Children’s pediatric hospitalist and researcher Alisa Khan, MD, MPH, found that patients and families who have limited English proficiency are three to five ... Read More about Breaking down barriers: How interpreters can enhance patient care
Tagged: advocacy, community health, culture, digital health, primary care, research
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Undescended testicles: Why prompt referral is key

Clinical Care, Primary Care
An estimated 3 percent of boys have undescended testicles at birth, making it a common problem encountered by pediatricians and urologists alike. Also known as cryptorchidism, an undescended testicle is one that hasn’t moved into its proper position in the scrotum before birth. Typically, only one testicle is affected, but in some cases, both may ... Read More about Undescended testicles: Why prompt referral is key
Tagged: primary care, primary care alliance, urology

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