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Medical Genetics If your family is faced with an uncertain condition or diagnosis, genetics specialists at Connecticut Children’s can help provide answers. Our team offers genetic consultation, clinical evaluation, and counseling for a broad spectrum of genetic disorders and birth defects Homecare We're pleased to help children with complex medical needs thrive outside of the hospital through a partnership with All Pointe HomeCare. Through this collaboration, private in-home nursing and skilled, intermittent care is available in many geographic areas throughout the state
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Research The Scientific Center for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at Connecticut Children’s Research Institute features regional and national leaders in the field of pediatric cancer research. Through investigations that utilize genomic technologies, mouse models, and clinical trials to
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Esophageal Atresia Program The Esophageal Atresia Program at Connecticut Children’s cares for babies and children with esophageal atresia (EA), tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), and associated conditions. Our experienced, multidisciplinary team provides a complete spectrum of care throughout your child’s EA Rare Disease The Scientific Center for Rare Disease at Connecticut Children’s Research Institute is a hub of expertise in the fields of pediatric endocrinology, rheumatology, gene therapy, metabolic bone disease, neurology, and many other disciplines in the field of rare disease. With a focus
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Chronic Pain Program Pain usually serves as a natural warning that something is wrong with the body, but when it lasts a long time, pain no longer serves as a valuable alert. Instead, it can interfere with everyday activities and reduce the quality of your child’s life. Pain that causes children to
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Pitcher’s Elbow: What to Know About this Overuse Injury By Matthew Brown, MD: Baseball or softball season is ripe for overuse injuries, especially for pitchers. You’ve probably heard of “pitcher’s elbow, or Little Leaguer’s Elbow,” a common injury in athletes who throw overhand —not just baseball players. Matt Brown, MD, sports medicine physician and
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Kids: Symptoms, Causes, and When to See a Specialist By Sonia Chaudhry, MD, FAAOS: Sonia Chaudhry, MD, orthopedic surgeon, dives into what carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is, how it can affect kids, and when it’s time to see a pediatric orthopedic specialist.