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GLP-1 Medications for Obesity: A Parent's Guide

Our experts offer a parent's guide to GLP-1 obesity medications for adolescents and teens, which covers FDA-approved options, safety data, side effects, nutrition tips and questions to ask your doctor.

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Understanding Trisomy and Genetics

Learn about Trisomy 9 Mosaic syndrome (T9M), genetic variants, and how Lurie Children's dedicated Chromosome 9 Program is advancing research and patient care.

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Owen Thrives with Fewer Seizures After First-Ever Genetic Treatment for Dravet

When Owen was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome at 13 months old, no treatments addressed the genetic root cause. Today, 12-year-old Owen is thriving after joining the first gene therapy trial for Dravet syndrome at Lurie Children's Hospital—offering new hope for rare epilepsy treatment. 

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For Milo Foundation

After losing their son Milo to CDH at 18 days old, Sarah and Kevin created the For Milo Memorial Fund to help families facing the loss of a child with end-of-life expenses.

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Evie’s Story: Celebrating Milestones after d-TGA Surgery

From devastating prenatal diagnosis to thriving toddler. Learn how Lurie Children's Heart Center transformed one family's journey with compassionate, comprehensive care.

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Avonlea's Story: Life the Rare Way

Avonlea is 1 of an estimated 1,000 people in the world to be diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome. Read about the milestones and rare moments her mom says has made their journey more meaningful than she could have ever imagined. 

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