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Reece’s Story: Going the Distance for Expert Care
As soon as Stacie and Brian’s daughter Reece was born, doctors told them there was a problem affecting her digestive system.
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After Fetal Surgery to Remove a Lung Mass at the Time of Birth, Baby Ben Now Thrives
In a prenatal scan at Jackie's obstetrician’s office, doctors noticed a mass in her unborn son’s chest.The family was immediately referred to The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health.
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Spinal Extension Surgery Helps Straighten Boy’s Spine
At five months old, Christian didn’t kick his arms and legs like many babies do because his spinal cord was being compressed due to kyphoscoliosis.
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Genetics & New Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis
In recent years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a breakthrough therapy that could help about 90% of patients with cystic fibrosis.
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No Longer Burdened with a Ventilator When Awake, Mariella Finds New Freedom
Mariella was born with a rare, life-threatening autonomic nervous system disorder called Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome.
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