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What are the different types of craniosynostosis?
Boston Children’s neurosurgeon-in-chief, Dr. Mark Proctor, discusses the different types of craniosynostosis and how the Boston Children’s team prepares for craniosynostosis surgery.
What is craniosynostosis?
Boston Children’s neurosurgeon-in-chief, Dr. Mark Proctor, discusses what craniosynostosis is, the signs and severity of craniosynostosis, and how it’s treated.
Meet Dr. Maireade McSweeney
Dr. Maireade McSweeney is a pediatric gastroenterologist in the Aerodigestive Center at Boston Children’s. After her work in medical device sales inspired her to go back to medical school, Dr. McSweeney found her true passion in pediatrics.
Meet Dr. Jessica Smith
Meet Dr. Jessica Smith, a pediatric endocrinologist and associate director of the Thyroid Center at Boston Children’s. She shares what inspired her to become a doctor and what makes her so passionate about caring for patients with thyroid-related…
Meet Dr. Joseph Griffith
Dr. Joseph Griffith specializes in strabismus (when the eyes don’t properly align). Sharing how he loves helping children, teenagers, and adults — especially those with developmental disabilities — he explains how working with colleagues provides…
Epilepsy Q&A: How to achieve the best quality of life for my child
Dr. Phillip Pearl shares how to help your child have the best quality of life as well as tips for water safety, height safety, head safety, what to do when your child is seizing, and what information to share with your child’s school and more.
Epilepsy Q&A: How do you manage and treat epilepsy?
Dr. Phillip Pearl, shares insight on Boston Children’s approach to treating epilepsy including medication, lifestyle changes, diet therapy, surgery, and more. Additionally, Dr. Pearl shares what we could see in the future relative to treating…
Epilepsy Q&A: How long does epilepsy last?
Boston Children’s neurologist Dr. Phillip Pearl talks about to how long epilepsy can last.
Epilepsy Q&A: What are the major types of seizures?
Boston Children’s neurologist Dr. Phillip Pearl, discusses the types of seizures and how epileptic seizures can differ.
Epilepsy Q&A: How do seizures present?
Boston Children’s neurologist Dr. Phillip Pearl, talks about symptoms associated with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Q&A: What is epilepsy and what causes it?
Boston Children’s neurologist Dr. Phillip Pearl discusses what epilepsy is and its various causes.
What is the “Reverse” Double-Switch Procedure?
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Sitaram Emani explains how a “reverse” double-switch procedure rearranges circulation and allows an underdeveloped left ventricle to handle the easier work of pumping blood to the lungs.
What is Ventricular Septation for Double Inlet Ventricle?
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Sitaram Emani explains how a series of biventricular surgeries to treat double inlet ventricle improves circulation to the lungs and body.
What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Staged Recruitment?
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Sitaram Emani explains how biventricular repair of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) aims to strengthen the left ventricle and surrounding heart anatomy to improve circulation.
What is GATTEX®?
Dr. Alexandra Carey, director of the Home Parenteral Nutrition Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, describes how the medication GATTEX® can support children who have short bowel syndrome.
What to expect when your child needs a central venous catheter (CVL)
Jenn McClelland, nurse practitioner in the Home Parenteral Nutrition Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, describes what a central venous catheter is and what families should know when their child needs one.
Checking vitamins and minerals for kids with intestinal failure
Megan McGivney, nurse practitioner in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains why patients with intestinal failure need their vitamin and mineral blood levels checked to ensure they’re…
What is the role of nutrition in intestinal rehabilitation?
Brittany Depaula, senior clinical nutrition specialist in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains how proper nutrition is essential for intestinal rehabilitation.
First visit to the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation …
Ashley Thomas, program coordinator for CAIR at Boston Children’s Hospital, offers insight into how long first appointments may be, who you might meet, and what might be discussed to create a care plan.
What is intestinal rehabilitation?
Dr. Tom Jaksic, surgical director for the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, offers a look into how interdisciplinary short bowel syndrome programs have increased the likelihood of survival for…
What is small bowel bacterial overgrowth and how is it treated?
Elizabeth Castle, nurse practitioner in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains what small bowel bacterial overgrowth is and how we treat it.
What should families look for in a short bowel syndrome center?
Megan McGivney, nurse practitioner in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares what families should look for when searching for a short bowel syndrome center for their child.
How has the outlook changed for patients with short bowel syndrome?
Dr. Tom Jaksic, surgical director for the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, offers a look into how interdisciplinary short bowel syndrome programs have increased the likelihood of survival for…
What challenges can children with short bowel syndrome face?
Jessica McCaig, clinical social worker in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, describes a few challenges your child may face when diagnosed with short bowel syndrome.
What is short bowel syndrome and how is it treated?
Dr. Christopher Duggan, medical director in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, describes what short bowel syndrome is and how we treat it.