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Anterior Cruciate Ligament What is an ACL injury? An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear or sprain of the ACL, the strong band of tissue that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia) and stabilizes the knee joint. ACL tears commonly occur in sports involving sudden stops, quick Specialty
Endocrinology & Diabetes At Connecticut Children’s, our board-certified pediatric endocrinologists provide children and teens with world-class care for a broad range of endocrine diseases, metabolic abnormalities, and hormone conditions including: diabetes, obesity, and sexual development disorders. We Doctor
Ching C. Lau, MD, PhD Scientific Director, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders | Martin J. Gavin Endowed Chair in Hematology/Oncology
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Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics At Connecticut Children’s, our developmental medicine specialists provide comprehensive and compassionate care for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges that range from the most common to rare. We specialize in serving patients with autism spectrum disorder Article
Social Innovation Spotlight: Lactation Innovations Social innovators, also known as changemakers, seek to address social needs by developing new and improved practices compared to existing solutions. Changemakers have made significant contributions in areas such as working conditions, education, community development, health, and
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William Zempsky, MD Division Head, Pain & Palliative Medicine | Francine L. and Robert B. Goldfarb-William T. Zempsky, MD, Endowed Chair for Pain and Palliative Medicine | Associate Chair for Research, Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine
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Jeffrey Hyams, MD Division Head, Gastroenterology | Director, The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center | Director, The Infusion Center | The Mandell-Braunstein Family Endowed Chair for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Sherene Mason, MD, MBA Division Head, Nephrology | Medical Director, Dialysis and Pheresis | Robert R. Rosenheim Endowed Chair for Nephrology
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Curly Toes Curly toes are a common condition present at birth that affects infants and young children. It typically impacts the third and fourth toes on both feet, causing them to curl under due to tight tendons pulling one toe beneath the next. While often harmless, curly toes can Doctor
Michael Isakoff, MD Division Head, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders | Director, Sarcoma Program | Director, Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program | Medical Director, Connecticut Children’s Clinical Trials Unit
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Sabrina Colangelo, PA-C Physician Assistant, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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Megan Coco, APRN Nurse Practitioner, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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How to Prepare and Support Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders This School Year By Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a tough time adjusting to change – so they’ll need additional guidance and support to succeed in school during COVID-19. Connecticut Children’s autism specialist Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP shares tips. Create a visual Article
Celebrating 60 Years of Medicaid: 60 Reasons It Still Matters By Christian Petersen: For six decades, Medicaid has served as a critical lifeline for millions of children and families, offering access to essential health services, protecting vulnerable populations, and strengthening communities across the nation. To honor this milestone, we’ve compiled 60 reasons