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September is National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/September-is-National-Muscular-Dystrophy-Awareness-MonthSeptember is National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month, an annual observance that raises awareness for more than 250,000 families across the nation who are living with the neuromuscular disease.
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Shriners Children's St. Louis Advances Groundbreaking Research in Gene Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Groundbreaking-Research-in-Gene-TherapyUsing gene therapy, a pair of doctors from Shriners Children’s St. Louis have discovered a revolutionary new way to battle childhood obesity by converting harmful fatty acids into beneficial ones.
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Help Prevent Childhood Fractures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Help-prevent-childhood-fracturesFractures are common in childhood, with up to 50% of children experiencing a broken bone. Falls, recreational activity and sports are common culprits. Consider these tips to help prevent common fractures.
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Companies and Community Provide Patients Toys and Gifts
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Companies-and-community-provide-patients-toys-and-giftsWe are grateful for the support of area businesses, foundations and community organizations who provide toys and monetary donations. In 2020 many companies shifted to electronic or monetary options due to the pandemic.
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2025 Rose Parade Float Riders and About Our Float
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/12/2025-Rose-Parade-Float-Rider-ProfilesFor the 14th consecutive year, Shriners Children’s will participate in the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda.
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Cleft Palate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-PalateA cleft palate occurs when tissues that form the roof of the mouth don’t join together before birth. Shriners Children’s team care repairs and restores each child physically and psychologically.
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Accessory Navicular
An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage in the arch of the foot. Many children born with this condition have no symptoms, while others may feel pain during physical activity. If symptomatic, treatment may be needed.
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Radial/Radius Deficiency
Radial deficiency, also known as radial club hand, occurs when a bone in the forearm doesn't form correctly during pregnancy. Shriners Children's physicians can help improve the hand's function and appearance.
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Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone. It can reach a bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue. Infections can also begin in the bone itself if an injury exposes the bone to germs.
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Syndactyly Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SyndactylyHaving syndactyly, also known as webbed fingers or toes, isn't rare. But the way award-winning physicians at Shriners Children's treat the condition is.
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