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If your child has been diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, you probably have many questions about what it is and what comes next. Neurofibromatosis, commonly called NF, is a genetic disorder. There are two forms of NF ( NF1 and NF2 ), and it’s important to …
Preventing childhood obesity for a healthier tomorrow The New Balance Foundation and Boston Children’s Hospital share a mission to end the childhood obesity epidemic. Today, an estimated one in three children is affected by excess weight or obesity . Some …
At the Boston Children’s Hospital Global Health Program, we focus on impact. For us, impact means action — sustainable, pragmatic strides toward the goal of every child everywhere having access to safe and quality healthcare. We offer a broad spectrum of …
When a child’s needs can’t be met at their local hospital or on the main medical floor, they are often referred or transferred to one of the Boston Children’s Hospital intensive care units. The ICUs provide critically-ill children with the highest level …
The Adolescent and Young Adult Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Program at Boston Children’s Hospital provides care to patients interested in obtaining an intrauterine device (IUD) or the contraceptive implant. LARC is a highly effective form …
If your child needs to stay overnight at Boston Children's Hospital for inpatient care, our team of specialists in Hospital Medicine at Boston Children's will help care for them. This team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and child …
The Pediatric Cornea Program at Boston Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive evaluation and management of children with corneal and ocular surface diseases. There are many diseases of the cornea that afflict children, but when properly diagnosed and …
The Ophthalmology Department of Boston Children’s Hospital offers specialized care for children with glaucoma , a condition in which the pressure inside the eye is elevated. This high pressure can cause damage to the optic nerve and vision loss that may …
Experts in treating and preventing pilonidal cysts The Pilonidal Care Program at Boston Children’s Hospital specializes in the treatment of pilonidal cysts. Our team has a broad range of expertise in treating pilonidal disease and preventing its …
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is the elevation of blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. It can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue , and a rapid heartbeat. But PH symptoms can be lessened, and a child’s heart and lung …