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Condition
Friedreich's Ataxia
Friedreich’s ataxia is a hereditary disease caused by a defective gene called Frataxin, which causes progressive damage to the nervous system.
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Condition
Neurofibromatosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/NeurofibromatosisShriners Children's physicians treat kids with neurofibromatosis by encouraging healthy growth and development and managing complications should they appear.
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Pseudo-Obstruction
Shriners Children’s treats this rare disorder that causes coordinated contractions in the stomach to become altered and inefficient. When this happens to children, their body stops getting the nutritional requirements it needs.
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Short-Bowel Syndrome
A condition where children do not have the normal amount of small intestine which prevents them from absorbing proper nutrients from the foods they eat.
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Encopresis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/EncopresisEncopresis is a condition caused by constipation that causes impacted stool to collect in the colon and rectum.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Eyes 2028 LA Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Dani-Kanas-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children's Florida and Philadelphia patient Danielle Kanas has dealt with setbacks throughout her life that will only make her stronger on her journey to her goal of the Paralympic Games in 2028.
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Patient Story
Marius’ Resilience Continues to Inspire Others
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/MariusMarius triumphs over adversity.
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Patient Story
Stronger Than SCN8A-Related Epilepsy: Sibby’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Sibby-Epilepsy-CareSibby is a 3-year-old with SCN8A-related epilepsy. Read more to learn about her specialized care plan at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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Patient Story
'What Happens Next Is Up to You': Maci’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Maci-Burn-Care-StoryMaci is grateful for the compassionate care she received from the staff at Shriners Children's Boston after being badly burned in a house fire as a teenager.
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Our Mission
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-MissionShriners Children's is committed to compassionate, high-quality care that improves children's lives, in a family-centered and collaborative environment.