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Unraveling the secret to attention, one brain cell at a time: Brielle Ferguson, PhD
In college, Dr. Brielle Ferguson was initially drawn to psychology. Witnessing the impact of schizophrenia on a family member, she …Read More
Research aims to pinpoint genetic connection between autism and heart disease
Cardiology and neurodevelopmental researchers have more questions than answers about the possible genetic links between congenital heart disease (CHD) and autism spectrum disorder …Read More
Which children in status epilepticus are most at risk?
Status epilepticus, a prolonged, potentially life-threatening seizure, is epilepsy’s most severe manifestation. Patients known to have refractory status epilepticus are …Read More
Perfecting the craft of modeling disease in stem cells: Dosh Whye
Part of an ongoing series profiling researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dosh Whye has always wanted to make peoples’ lives …Read More
Seeking a path forward for custom genetic treatments
In 2018, at age 7, Mila Makovec became the world’s first person to be treated with a drug made just …Read More
Virtual visits give Weston time to grow and thrive
For many kids and parents, staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic was a challenge. But for Weston Mahady and his …Read More
A family’s search for answers and hope for PACS1 syndrome
Alya, 9, was about three weeks old when her mother, Taruna, noticed movements and behaviors she was concerned might be seizures. …Read More
A cerebral palsy journey lands in Boston: Ashlyn’s hip surgery
Eleven-year-old Ashlyn’s parents describe her as spicy, strong willed, and determined. Those qualities have served her well through a medical …Read More
Rethinking cerebral arachnoid cysts through genomics
Cerebral arachnoid cysts are the most common mass-occupying brain lesion in humans. Some cause no noticeable symptoms and may just …Read More
Conquering a rare metabolic condition: A family, a pediatrician, and two labs join forces
As a newborn, Sam Hoffman never cried or made a sound. His mother, Carolyn, often had to wake him up …Read More