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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… of 22q are not inherited. Instead, the deletion typically occurs randomly during early fetal development. Most … decided she needed open heart surgery. The surgery was a success, and Gwen has completely recovered. Gwen also visits … when it comes to 22q. She always has answers to my questions.” Nicole knows that Gwen will be okay. She …
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A broken heart
… they don’t know where to turn when they have questions. My job as a nurse coordinator is to help them navigate this … weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 20 inches long. According to his mother, he actually looked healthy. Five …
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New treatment offers hope to child with peanut allergies
… of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental peanut exposure,” said Heidi Schmidt, … — it’s a good environment. So, when I graduated, I told myself that I needed to find a job here.” In January, Neysla …
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Samantha’s Colorfully Courageous Journey
… and hazelnuts). The white bands have scannable codes that access medical records and patient details. Still others may … medical conditions. They remind 10-year-old Samantha of successfully navigated checkpoints along her unexpected … for helping other kids with her disease. “I really know my way around the hospital,” said Samantha, “from doctors’ …
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Bethanie’s cancer journey: A story of resilience, courage and triumph over all
… biopsy to confirm her diagnosis. I immediately called my wife, who was at home with our two children. She made the … perfectly. By combining them, we got everything done and accepted help from others when we needed it.” To learn more …
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Getting back to active
… fear of hospitals and needles – even fainting on several occasions. Her parents were thrilled with her care team’s … understand and mentally prepare herself for.” said Nicola. “My eyes filled up the day after surgery when Chloe woke up …
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In a world of dialysis, airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile
… teams evaluated Regan and his family. “I’m glad my husband was with me,” said Candace. “He sees different …
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Easton never gives up
… his life changed on Jan. 22, 2023, following a horrible accident while riding a motorized dirt bike. The crash left … cause further damage if left unchecked. A day after the accident, Easton was taken into surgery, where neurosurgeon … David H. Shafron, MD , performed a bifrontal craniectomy – removing a portion of the skull – and a pericranial …
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Parent management training: Making it work for your family
… “Please – just five more minutes!” “I’m almost done with my game, Mom!” “Ugh, Dad, can’t you just leave me alone?!” … the most important or even c) the easiest you might have success with. Part of the observation is making sure you … This is one of those times where “good enough” equals success! Once you identify the problem behaviors, then …
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Researcher Spotlights – March 2022
… and every day. It is a true privilege and honor to call her my friend and colleague. I know that our community is a … healthcare advocate, one of Dr. van Leeuwen’s most notable accomplishments was the conceptualization and founding of the … Dr. van Leeuwen’s Research Publications Defining successful outcomes and preferences for clinical management in …