‘An easy decision’: Finding care for short bowel syndrome
Allie DeRienzo loves to dance, sing and play with her big brother, switching from the pink-and-purple cartoon world of Shimmer and Shine to the action-packed fantasy of Star Wars with the blink of an eye. It’s a flexibility that has served her well: In just a few years, she’s endured more ups and downs than most 3-year-olds. Although her ... Read More about ‘An easy decision’: Finding care for short bowel syndrome
Printing a plan to resolve an athlete’s pain
As a track star in high school and college, Louise was always playing through the pain. Then came the point when she couldn't walk after meets.
Whatever it takes: Fighting for Michael
Michael stood at the top of the hill, staring down at the glittering white snow. The prospect of skiing to the bottom was scary — on previous trips, he’d refused to try, worried that he would fall. But this time was different. He was ready to take a chance. Attempting to balance without using poles, ... Read More about Whatever it takes: Fighting for Michael
A dream deferred but not denied by ACL tear
The dream of playing college soccer was within reach. Emily had been working on her game since she was four years old, and at 16 was now co-captain of both her high school and club teams. Colleges were taking note. Just three games into club season, Emily was on the field in North Carolina, running ... Read More about A dream deferred but not denied by ACL tear
Wine used to toast CGD gene therapy trial linked to decades-long scientific journey
When Brenden Whittaker of Columbus, Ohio, the first patient treated with gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), showed successful engraftment last winter, the gene therapy team lifted glasses for a celebratory toast. The wine they sipped was no ordinary wine. The 2012 Bordeaux blend came from an award-winning California vineyard owned and operated by Robert ... Read More about Wine used to toast CGD gene therapy trial linked to decades-long scientific journey
George the unstoppable conquers leg-length discrepancy
George Davies, a senior at Bancroft School in Worcester, Massachusetts, faces every challenge, every obstacle and every situation with a sense of what’s possible. He rows varsity crew, plays the electric guitar, and after two years of independent research he’s off to Scotland’s University of St. Andrews to study biochemistry. Dr. James Kasser, Boston Children’s ... Read More about George the unstoppable conquers leg-length discrepancy
Solving medical mysteries: The Undiagnosed Disease Network
At first, Corrie and Adam Mendes thought their daughter Emmie had an inner ear problem. She was late with several early milestones, including walking, and when she did walk, she often lost her balance. The family pediatrician sent them to a neurologist, who ordered a brain MRI and diagnosed her with pachygyria, a rare condition ... Read More about Solving medical mysteries: The Undiagnosed Disease Network