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BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2014 -- Scientists have identified a mutated gene that causes a type of tenacious, benign brain tumor that can have devastating lifelong effects. Currently, the tumor can only be treated with challenging repeated surgeries and radiation. …
Boston, Mass. —Boston Children’s Hospital today announced the creation of two new annual awards that will be conferred at the Global Pediatric Innovation Summit + Awards, Taking on Tomorrow ( #PedInno14 ), taking place October 30-31, 2014, at the …
BOSTON – June 15, 2021 − Boston Children’s Hospital is the number one pediatric hospital in the nation for the eighth year in a row according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. “In a year full of tough times and …
Genomic study of infant epilepsy launching as first project; other hospitals expected to join in the future Ahead of Rare Disease Day (February 28), four leading children’s research institutions on three continents are joining forces to decipher pediatric …
Contact the Division of Genetics and Genomics 857-218-4637 Fax 617-730-0466 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion About the procedures There are four different chromosome studies that can help determine if your child has a genetic birth defect . …
Contact the Spine Division 844-935-0687 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find a Location What is vertebral body tethering? Vertebral body tethering (VBT) is a surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis in …
Contact the Medical Acupuncture Service 781-216-3700 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is acupuncture? Acupuncture refers to the insertion of tiny, hair-thin needles into the skin at strategic points to …
Contact the Voice and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Program 781-216-3685 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion About voice training People who are transitioning may want to modify the way they speak to better align …
Contact the Center for Airway Disorders 617-355-3795 International +1-617-355-5209 Email airway@children.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a slide tracheoplasty? At the Center for Airway Disorders at Boston Children’s …
Contact the Department of Urology 617-355-7796 Fax #1 617-730-0474 Fax #2 617-730-0809 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion About voiding improvement Continence — the ability to control bladder and bowel function and to use the toilet as needed …