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Grace sees the world ‘from a whole different perspective’ after scoliosis correction surgery
Just nine days after her high school graduation, Grace reached another major life milestone: undergoing the biggest surgery of her life for scoliosis correction.
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What Parents Should Know About Strength Training for Teens & Kids
Strength training is a type of exercise designed to increase muscle strength, power, and endurance.
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7 Children's Books to Celebrate Pride Month
The Potocsnak Family Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine staff recommend some of their favorite reads featuring LGBTQ themes or protagonists.
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What to Know About Prenatal Genetic Counseling
When a prenatal diagnosis is made, families meet with a prenatal genetic counselor from one of our many pediatric specialty clinics.
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Atharv’s Story: Team Approach to BPD Treatment Leads to Thriving at Home
As Atharv continued to grow in the NICU, his team found that his lungs were severely underdeveloped, a complication commonly found in very premature babies.
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With Weekly Visits for Their ‘Brain Juice,’ Sisters Annabelle and Abigail Navigate a Therapy for Batten Disease
The Beedle sisters get an enzyme treatment every other week that aims to slow the progression of the disease.
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