The Neurocritical Care Program at Boston Children's Hospital plays a crucial role in caring for children with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. We treat a wide range of children in the ICU environment, including those who are on ventilators or are …

The genetic and molecular basis of many neuromuscular diseases was discovered at Boston Children’s. In the mid-1980s, Louis M. Kunkel, PhD , and his colleagues identified the gene and encoded protein, dystrophin, that are altered in children with Duchenne …

For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment in the Neuromuscular Center, please contact us at: Neuromuscular Center Boston Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Ave. Fegan 11 Boston, MA 02115 Phone: 617-355-6388 Fax: 617-730-0279 You …

When your child is diagnosed with a condition requiring neuropsychological assessment and care, the questions, acronyms, and sense of worry can seem endless — and sometimes overwhelming. Browse through the sections below for some helpful information that …

At Boston Children’s Hospital, we consider you and your child integral parts of the care team — not simply recipients of care. We specialize in family centered treatment, which means that from your first visit to our Neuropsychology Program, you’ll work …

Comprehensive pediatric care includes monitoring and addressing habits such as nutrition and physical activity that support a healthy body weight. But addressing weight issues with a parent, let alone a child, may not be easy, especially if the child is …

About the Boston Children's fit kit At the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center, we conduct ground-breaking research into the underlying causes of obesity and provide state-of-the-art care for children with overweight or obesity. But we don’t …

Eat paired snacks when hungry between meals What is a paired snack? Snacks make you feel satisfied and give you energy until your next meal. Pairing two foods can help keep your blood sugar in check and curb your cravings. You can create a paired snack by …

The Maggie Ryan Endowed Fellowship in Global Health was created in memory of Maggie Ryan, a remarkable young woman and former intern of the Global Health Program whose life was tragically cut short in an automobile accident as Maggie drove home after her …

Building a Pediatric Oncology Nutrition Program at Yangon Children’s Hospital in Myanmar: A Multidisciplinary Collaboration Challenge Yangon Children’s Hospital (YCH) is the largest public, pediatric hospital in Myanmar. The Hematology/Oncology (HOU) …