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Beyond a Rare Blood Cancer: Elijah’s Story By Natasha N. Frederick, MD, MPH: But after weeks and then months, it didn’t heal. When Elijah’s doctors ordered imaging and a biopsy, the results were so devastating, everyone hoped it was a lab error. It wasn’t. Elijah was diagnosed with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) — a rare and
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Sports Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement Injuries among adolescent and young adult athletes are preventable in many cases. Sports Medicine aims to increase strength of joint and muscle groups, build endurance and coach the proper movement mechanics. Sports injury prevention is designed to reduce the likelihood of Doctor
Ian Michelow, MD Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology
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Honoring the Legacy of a Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr. Day provides a time for all of us to reflect on the life and legacy of the renowned civil rights leader while also focusing on opportunities that still exist to bring about health equity as well as racial and social justice. At Connecticut Children’s, we
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Heart Tumors (Cardiac Tumors) A heart tumor, also known as a cardiac tumor, is an abnormal growth in the heart. It can develop almost anywhere in the heart: inside one of the heart’s chambers, in the outside wall, or in the heart muscle itself. Heart tumors are rare in children. Most are noncancerous (benign) Fetal Care Medical Professionals Join us as we delve into valuable insights and enlightening discussions on a multitude of topics relating to fetal care and the latest advancements.
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Christine Trapp, MD Assistant Program Director, Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, UConn Health
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Adam Silverman, MD Director, Center for Global Health | Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
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Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Heart Problems Like Myocarditis and Pericarditis in Young People? By Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP: This post was last updated on December 16, 2021. During the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the CDC has kept a close eye on rare reports of heart problems in vaccinated young people. In addition to being rare, almost all of the cases have been mild. And COVID-19 infection remains a
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Encephalocele What is a Cephalocele? A cephalocele is a rare condition where part of the brain or its covering pushes through an opening in the skull. These openings may be present from birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). There are two main types of cephaloceles Article
Vote for Kids: Here’s How You Can Make a Difference for Children’s Health By Aimee Monroy Smith: Lawn signs, nonstop political ads on television, social media, and the radio can only mean one thing — it’s election season! It is time to get involved and share your voice. Article
Connecticut Children's President & CEO James E. Shmerling Announces Retirement After Decade of Leadership Hartford, Conn. – After a decade of transformative leadership, James E. Shmerling, DHA, FACHE, President & CEO of Connecticut Children’s, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2025. His tenure has been marked by extraordinary growth, innovation, and an unwavering
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Emergency Mental Health Services We are dedicated to providing the highest quality, compassionate, culturally inclusive, and comprehensive mental healthcare for all children. We focus on prevention, treatment, innovation, research, education, and advocacy to empower lifelong success. Endocrinology & Diabetes Research Connecticut Children’s endocrinology faculty and fellows are actively involved in a broad scope of research. Center for Rare Bone Disorders Established by Emily Germain-Lee, MD, our Center for Rare Bone Disorders is home to the Albright Center, the first and only center in the