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Single-cell sequencing reveals glioblastoma’s shape-shifting nature
Glioblastoma, a cancer that arises in the brain’s supporting glial cells, is one of the worst diagnoses a child can …Read More
Stella’s story: Winning against neuroblastoma
The Downey family was enjoying the holidays with family in Guatemala in 2017 when their 13-month-old daughter Stella started having …Read More
First sharp images reveal structure of key inflammatory protein
After decades of attempts by the scientific community, researchers have now provided the first clear look at a protein implicated …Read More
Taking life with hemophilia one day at a time
Hemophilia has always been part of Kayla Klein’s life. Her father, David, had the condition. Her son, Robbie, has it …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
Children wait for new cancer drugs 6.5 years longer than adults
A 20-year analysis finds that FDA-approved cancer drugs took a median of 6.5 years to go from the first clinical …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
Failed cancer drug may extend life in children with progeria
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, better known as progeria, is a highly rare genetic disease of premature aging. It takes a cruel …Read More
Gene therapy halts progression of cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy in clinical trial
Adrenoleukodystrophy — depicted in the 1992 movie “Lorenzo’s Oil” — is a genetic disease that most severely affects boys. Caused by …Read More