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Genetics drive deep investigations into blood cell production
Knowing how different kinds of blood cells form from their stem cell progenitors can shed light on blood disorders and …Read More
Opioid alternative? Taming tetrodotoxin for precise painkilling
Opioids remain a mainstay of treatment for chronic and surgical pain, despite their side effects and risk for addiction and …Read More
Josh finds recipe for success from endocrine-oncology team
As a chef in training who dreams of opening his own restaurant, Josh Gartland, 15, knows the importance of a …Read More
What to consider when choosing a pediatric surgeon
As a parent or caregiver, it’s only natural for you to want the best for your child. But when you …Read More
Our SCID gene therapy journey
In just 18 months, our son Paul Gallagher has been through more than what most people go through in a …Read More
A rare kidney tumor’s vulnerability, and a potential treatment
Andrew Hong, MD, a pediatric oncologist at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, has cared for a number of children who …Read More
When even experts can’t figure you out: CNS-restricted HLH
At first it seemed like motion sickness when 5-year-old Emily threw up after spinning around outside, or during car rides. …Read More
Solving genetic mysteries – in the NICU and beyond
A growing number of children with suspected genetic disorders are having their complete exomes sequenced, since it’s now often faster …Read More
My nursing story: Brittany Frazer
Brittany Frazer, RN, CPNP, CPHON, is an advanced practice registered nurse level I at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders …Read More
How I was inspired to become a nurse
On October 17, 2011, I woke up with a headache so severe I could not go to school. Even at …Read More