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Interventional techniques help Molly thrive with chronic pain
Molly McGowan loves baking, sewing, and taking daily walks in the woods with her goldendoodle, Cooper. But Cooper isn’t just any pet. He’s her service dog and a significant source of support. “I credit him with helping me get up and move every day,” she says. It isn’t always easy. For Molly, pain has been ... Read More about Interventional techniques help Molly thrive with chronic pain
Interventional pain techniques bring Sadie relief
It’s hard for Sadie Doherty and her parents to remember a time when she hasn’t been in pain. Now 17, she had gastrointestinal problems “right off the bat,” says her father, Mike. Testing at Boston Children’s Hospital eventually revealed the presence of eosinophils — white blood cells that can indicate an allergic reaction — in ... Read More about Interventional pain techniques bring Sadie relief
Minimally invasive approaches help ease Sydney’s chronic pain
Sydney Hart wants to reimagine the traditional “handicap” symbol. In her online shop, she offers pins, stickers, and other products that infuse the classic wheelchair silhouette with yin-yang symbols, LGBTQ and transgender flags, and even sassy devil horns. “I hope that having symbols with more character will open up the conversation and humanize people with ... Read More about Minimally invasive approaches help ease Sydney’s chronic pain