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Lurie Children’s Celebrates 2,000th Cochlear Implant Surgery
Recently, Nancy Young, MD performed the 2,000th cochlear implant procedure at Lurie Children’s.
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Risks and Long-Term Effects of Marijuana Use
With Illinois permitting the sale of recreational marijuana, it’s important for parents to know the risks and long-term effects of marijuana use.
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Antibiotic Overuse: Here’s Why You Should Care
As stewards of CDC’s mission, Lurie Children’s encourages and promotes proper use of antibiotics.
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Twin Girls Thrive Thanks to Expertise in Fetal Surgery
Kimberly underwent additional tests which indicated that the twins were suffering from twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).
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Following Airway Surgery, Jakob, 3, is Home for Good
Soon after he was born, Jakob was diagnosed with chronic lung disease and endured a stroke and brain bleeding, among other issues.
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Physical Therapy Helps Palmer Thrive
“We support a very fragile, developing brain in an environment that it’s not meant to be in,” says Cheryl, a physical therapist at Lurie Children’s.
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