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News
Shriners Children’s Research Director Named to National Academy of Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Guilak-National-Academy-of-MedicineFarshid Guilak, Ph.D., research director at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, recently received one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine. He has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
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Amniotic Band Syndrome Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Amniotic-Band-SyndromeShriners Children's skilled physicians have vast experience treating amniotic band syndrome, also known as ABS, which starts in the womb when string-like strands entangle a developing baby.
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Acondroplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/AchondroplasiaShriners Children's offers comprehensive specialty care for children with dwarfism, including achondroplasia.
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Growth Plate Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Growth-Plate-InjuriesGrowth plate injuries affect the developing tissues that define the length and shape of bones in adolescents. Shriners Children’s has the specialized expertise you can count on to know what steps are essential to your child’s recovery.
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Patient Story
Radiating Positivity: Elisabet's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Elisabet-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-CareElisabet, 12, lights up every room she enters with her vibrant personality and bright spirit.
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Patient Story
Former Burn Patient Feels Scars are Part of What Make Her Beautiful
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Allison-StoryFormer Shriners Children’s patient Allison considers her burn scars the work of the divine.
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Patient Story
Racing to Recovery: Aubree's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Aubree-Upper-Extremity-CareAubree, a patient at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, received upper extremity care and had surgery on her elbow.
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Mowing Made Safe
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Patient-Information/Patient-Services-and-Resources/Summer-Safety/Mowing-Made-SafeShriners Children's is raising awareness about the potential risks and necessary safety measures, and empowering parents and communities with the knowledge for prevention.
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Marfan Syndrome
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Marfan-SyndromeMarfan syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that affects connective tissue. At Shriners Children's, your child will receive comprehensive care for this condition.
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Patient Story
James’ Journey of Recovery with Shriners Children’s Ohio
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/James-Journey-of-Recovery-with-Shriners-Childrens-OhioJames is the first to extend a handshake when meeting someone new, and eager to embrace someone he loves. When asked what makes him grateful, he replies with an enthusiastic shout, “Everything!”
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