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Podcast
Child Life Services Helping Kids Cope
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/09/Child-life-Services-Helping-Kids-CopePodcast about what a Child Life Specialist does and common techniques used to help children cope.
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Podcast
Spine Serial Casting and Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/09/Spine-Serial-Casting-and-Halo-TractionPodcast with Dr. Szczodry explains serial casting and halo traction for scoliosis and spinal deformities. suggest teaser image merlin 9248
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Podcast
Travel Tips for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/12/Travel-Tips-for-Juvenile-Idiopathic-ArthritisLinda Wagner-Weiner, M.D., MS, and Cathy Schroeder, RN, BSN, discuss travel tips with children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
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Podcast
Intensive Rehabilitation for Acute Flaccid Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Intensive-Rehabilitation-for-Acute-Flaccid-MyelitisIntensive rehabilitation offered by Shriners Children's for acute flaccid myelitis, a sudden polio-like illness.
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Patient Story
Brennen is Ready for the Big Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Brennen-is-ready-for-the-big-gameWhile most of the Tampa Bay area is focused on cheering on the Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady in Super Bowl LV, Shriners Kid Brennen will be cheering for Nick Allegretti and the Kansas City Chiefs come Sunday.
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Patient Story
Yamil and Derek, and their passion for boxing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Yamil-y-Derek-pasin-por-el-boxeoIn the success stories that we share with you, we are excited to hear of extraordinary cases where our patients achieve and obtain great satisfaction. Today, we want to share the story of two siblings and their success in boxing.
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Patient Story
Rickey's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Rickeys-storyTeen is inspired to become a doctor after life changing care at Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Treatment
Botulinum Toxin
Sometimes referred to as "Botox" or "Dysport," this muscle-relaxing medication is made from bacteria called clostridium botulinum.
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Treatment
Mitrofanoff
A small channel that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter is used to empty urine from the bladder through the channel, and a one way flap valve is used to maintain urine control.
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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.