Archive for transplant
Embracing the benefits of virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sheltering at home during the coronavirus doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice high-quality health care. Many families are finding that a lot of services they used to travel into Boston for are now available from the comfort of home using our expanded telehealth capacity. This is allowing parents and kids to manage chronic conditions, or ... Read More
Lessons learned performing telehealth visits during COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, one positive development is that many health care providers are finding new ways to use technology to provide patients with care in the comfort and safety of their own homes, from diagnosing hernias and fractures to managing post-operative care to supporting transgender patients. Expanding our telehealth capacity With ... Read More
Looking for clues to improve the life of a transplanted organ
The Transplant Research Program (TxRP) at Boston Children’s Hospital is the only pediatric transplantation research program in the U.S committed to better understanding the molecular basis for organ rejection after transplantation in children. Within the last year, members of the TxRP have initiated a new initiative to extend the longevity of transplanted organs and to ... Read More
New clinical trial hopes to improve long-term outcomes for heart transplant patients
If your child or teenager has had a heart transplant in the last six months, they may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial developed to test a new anti-rejection therapy. In the process, they can play an important part in building a base of evidence that will help advance care for future generations. ... Read More
The Transplant Center’s Family Celebration Day 2019 is filled with inspiration
High school prom. College graduation. Wedding. Honeymoon. Job. These are just some of the plot points from Erin Geraghty’s life. While to her they just feel like ‘normal’ accomplishments, to other transplant families her ability to live such a “typical” life gives them hope for their own happy ending. Erin received a heart transplant at Boston ... Read More
Staff Spotlight: Transplant surgeon Dr. Alex Cuenca wears many hats
As one of three pediatric transplant surgeons in the liver, kidney, and intestine and multivisceral programs at Boston Children’s Hospital, Dr. Alex Cuenca brings a unique set of experience and skills to his job. We recently sat down and spoke with him about how all of his responsibilities and interests come together to support transplant ... Read More
Finding ways to give thanks for the gift of life
The holiday season is a time for families to count their blessings. But for Elizabeth Molina-Cordero, the meaning of this time of year — and the gratitude she feels — goes much deeper and lasts throughout the year. Five years ago, her son Julian, who is now 7 years old, received the ultimate gift of life ... Read More
Breaking records: Bob Watson approaches 850 platelet donations
When 68-year-old Bob Watson first donated platelets in 1985 at the Boston Children’s Hospital Blood Donor Center, he sat in one of only two platelet donation beds with needles in both arms — one to take out the blood, the other to return red blood cells and plasma. At the time, Boston Children’s was a much ... Read More
Staff spotlight: Meet the Pediatric Transplant Center’s new administrative director
Sabrina Cannistraro is the new administrative director of the Pediatric Transplant Center. We sat down with her to learn more about her professional background, new role at Boston Children’s Hospital, and how she spends her time outside of work. What does your role entail? Most of the administrative staff at the Pediatric Transplant Center report ... Read More
The measles outbreak and immunosuppressed children
There is a measles outbreak in the U.S., with more than 1,000 cases already reported in 2019. If you’re the parent of an immunosuppressed child, you probably have many questions and concerns. The infectious diseases team shares some key facts about the situation and answers some frequently asked questions. Why are measles cases on the ... Read More