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Innovative Botox Therapy Allows Franny to Thrive Independently After Difficult Years of Gastroparesis
20-year-old Franny faced challenges with digestive disorders most of her childhood. But when her symptoms became too severe to manage on her own, her care team turned to an unsuspecting treatment: Botox injections.
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Safe Toys and Gifts
Keep your little ones safe during playtime with these helpful toy safety tips from Lurie Children's Patient and Family Education Team.
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Pediatric Orthopedic Training Opportunities at Lurie Children’s: One Fellow’s Experience
Dr. Soroush Baghdadi shares his positive experience as a fellow at Lurie Children's Hospital, highlighting the program's diverse faculty, flexibility and exposure to a wide variety of cases and subspecialties. Learn more about Lurie Children’s fellowship program.
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Q&A: Lurie Children’s Emergency Medicine and Trauma Experts Offer ‘Safety Day’ Program
Learn how Trauma and EMS experts from Lurie Children’s Emergency and Surgery Departments are teaching lifesaving CPR and bleeding cessation skills to the public, and how to sign up for the training.
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Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
Learn how to navigate diabetes during holidays with ease using these tips. Manage blood sugar, enjoy festive treats and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Study: Race Among Disparities in Presentation of Adolescent Scoliosis
A study led by researchers at Lurie Children's found race disparities in the presentation of adolescent scoliosis and are working to address the disparity in access to care for the diagnosis and management.
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