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Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Shriners Children's offers treatment for tracheoesophageal fistula, which is an abnormal connection in one or more places between the esophagus and the trachea.
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Diastrophic Dysplasia
Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic condition that can cause dwarfism, where a child’s legs and arms do not grow and develop to the typical adult length.
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Larsen Syndrome
Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects the development of bones. Symptoms vary but commonly include multiple joint dislocations, unusual face structure and a variety of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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The Most Amazing Care Anywhere
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/The-Most-Amazing-Care-AnywhereToday Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California launched a new campaign titled The Most Amazing Care Anywhere in parts of California and Nevada, featuring real stories and experiences from patients.
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Spina Bifida Treatment Approved by FDA for Human Clinical Trials
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Spina-bifida-treatment-approved-by-FDA-for-human-clinical-trialsShriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California’s surgeon in chief, Diana Farmer, M.D., and principal investigator for the Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Aijun Wang, Ph.D., have received approval for a human clinical trial from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to tes...
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A Hug From La La Higgy Bear
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/A-hug-from-La-La-Higgy-BearArrya’s eyelids were drooping toward sleep mode as she sat in her wheelchair with her bedazzled halo traction device holding her head upright.
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Shriners Children’s Opens Build-A-Bear Foundation Buddy Rooms at Locations throughout North America
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/Build-A-Bear-Foundation-Buddy-RoomsShriners Children’s and Build-A-Bear Foundation have joined forces to offer a one-of-a-kind experience to the patients at Shriners Children’s, helping to provide hope and healing to children receiving care.
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The Servant Leader: Patient Care Services Director Guides by Example
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/05/Patient-Care-Services-Director-Guides-by-ExampleThe work of Shriners Children's Greenville's Hope Barbour, director, patient care services, reaches far beyond South Carolina to impact the lives of patients from around the world.
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Hinzee Has Travel Plans
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/03/Hinzee-has-travel-plansHinzee celebrated her “graduation” from Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington earlier this month. That means she no longer needs to be seen at the medical center for her scoliosis.
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Staff to Receive the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Staff-to-receive-the-Pfizer-COVID-19-vaccineOn December 22, Chicago police officers delivered the first batch of COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago.