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Mechanical circulatory support with VADs New technology has enabled many heart failure patients to live and thrive with the help of ventricular assist devices, or VADs. Boston Children’s physicians and nurses have played a leading role in the research and …
Getting ready for home parenteral nutrition Home Parenteral Nutrition Program patients require intravenous (IV) or parenteral nutrition (PN) and hydration support at home. The following resources will explain to patients and their caregivers what they …
The Boston Children's Hospital Home Parenteral Nutrition Program is dedicated to several quality improvement initiatives: improving discharge outcomes reducing community acquired central line associated blood stream infections decreasing pharmacy …
Planning ahead and being prepared helps ease the way and decrease your wait. Filling out paperwork and faxing your insurance information before your appointment assists us in making sure that your appointment is as productive as possible. Making a list of …
Boston Children’s Top 10 Things to Know About IBD In honor of National Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, we gathered top tips about Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis in children and young adults. Our Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center treats …
Learn about nutrition guidelines for children with Crohn's disease. How important is diet? In what ways can you optimize nutritional intake? What foods should be avoided? What types of nutrient supplements should be added to your child's diet? nutrition … …
Learn what life is like for children living with Crohn's disease. Learn who to work with to ask ongoing questions and what changes you can make to help make you or your child's life easier. living-crohns-disease … Living with Crohn's …
Hear parents share their stories of raising children with Crohn's disease. parents-voices … Parents' Voices …
Find out more about the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease. Learn how the diagnosis is made. Is there a cure? How common is Crohn's? What medications or treatments are available? More Information Signs of a Disease Flare IBD Glossary …
Learn more about the resource available for children with ulcerative colitis. Learn what support groups and events are available and how to get involved with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, including the benefits of being involved. Summary …