Videos

Caitlin, who has congenital hypothyroidism, breaks down her journey with the Thyroid Center. Learn more about how Caitlin found the right treatment for her at Boston Children’s Thyroid Center.

Learn from Dr. Anne Arnett, PhD and Dr. Viriginia Peisch, PhD about ADHD in young children.

Boston Children’s Vascular Ring and Airway Compression Program team addresses all aspects of a child’s vascular ring condition so they will experience minimal if any, post-surgery issues. It’s part of the program’s patient-centric follow-up care…

Boston Children’s surgeons Christopher Baird and Benjamin Zendejas-Mummert explain how a double aortic arch can affect a child’s health and detail the types of surgery that can treat the rare and complicated condition.

Boston Children’s surgeons Christopher Baird and Benjamin Zendejas-Mummert detail why even though a left aortic arch with aberrant right subclavian artery isn’t a true vascular ring, it still creates similar symptoms and calls for the same kind of…

Boston Children’s surgeons Christopher Baird and Benjamin Zendejas-Mummert explain how a right aortic arch with aberrant subclavian and left ligamentum suppresses the esophagus and airway — and they detail how it’s treated.

Boston Children’s Vascular Ring and Airway Compression Program team reviews why surgery is almost always a necessity and what a patient can expect from their individualized treatment plan.

The Vascular Ring & Airway Compression Program team explains how your child will benefit from care by specialists from across Boston Children’s as well as frequent follow-up examinations.

Naomi Crilley, a physician assistant at Boston Children’s Vascular Ring and Airway Compression Program, explains the different types of tests a child might need before vascular ring surgery.

Boston Children’s cardiovascular, esophageal, and airway specialists explain what a vascular ring is, the symptoms parents should look for, and the importance of scheduling a medical appointment if those symptoms surface. 

While growing up, Lindsay watched her family members being cared for at Boston Children’s which inspired her to become a nurse. Today, Lindsay fosters strong relationships with patient families in the CDH Center’s long-term outpatient follow-up…

As a young adult with narcolepsy, Hero understands first-hand the challenges and strains it can put on someone’s friendships and social life. Discover her honest, heartfelt advice about prioritizing relationships with those who truly care.

Tammy, the mother of a young adult with narcolepsy, opens up about adjusting expectations in the busy teen years. This includes discovering the importance of quality over quantity when it comes to activities and friendships and helping her daughter…

Dr. Eric Zhou, a clinical psychologist in the Sleep Center at Boston Children's introduces a dedicated Boston Children's resource for children and teens with narcolepsy or hypersomnia. Discover ways to improve your social relationships and your well…

Hear from Dr. Kiran Masky, a sleep physician at Boston Children's Epilepsy Center, about talking to your care team about the social and emotional impacts of narcolepsy and hypersomnia, not just the symptoms.

Hear what Dr. Judy Owens, a sleep expert at Boston Children's, has to say about how teens with narcolepsy and hypersomnia can balance a healthy social life with their need to prioritize sleep.

Boston children’s experts describe the breakthrough treatment options now available for patients diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Hear from Christine Duncan, MD, and David Williams, MD as they describe the discovery of this therapy, the…

Learn from Dr. Anne Arnett, PhD and Dr. Viriginia Peisch, PhD about the rates of ADHD in children and if they are increasing.