Lurie Children's Blog
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Signs & Symptoms of Sepsis in Children
Severe sepsis is a serious, life-threatening condition that occurs in more than 80,000 U.S. children annually.
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Lurie Children’s Genetic Counselors Say“ Happy Birthday, Rosalind Franklin!”
Genetic counselors recognize how Rosalind Franklin’s discovery laid the foundation for what we know about the connection between genetics and health today.
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Connor finds a ‘hero’ for cleft lip and palate repair at Lurie Children’s
Connor was diagnosed with cleft lip and palate before he was born. Connor's parents were thankful to find an expert team close to their suburban Chicago home.
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Monkeypox in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Learn more about monkeypox and how children can contract it.
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Balancing a One-in-a-Million Diagnosis: Dakari’s Prosthesis Journey
When her son received his diagnosis, Dawn was faced with the impossible decision to either put him through the uncertainty of complex reconstructive surgery or have his leg amputated.
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Camp Urban Explorers: Bringing the Joy of Camp Directly to Patients and Families at Lurie Children’s
Our hospital-based summer camp program, Camp Urban Explorers, brings discovery and delight to our patients all summer long.
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