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Life After Cancer: Tissue Navigator Helps Families Accommodate Donation Wishes
After Tanner was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, his entire life was turned upside down – but amazingly, his kind heart remained the same.
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Liam Tackles Rare Congenital Bladder Condition with Urology Team
A rare condition, bladder exstrophy occurs when the bladder or bowel does not form properly in utero.
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Personal Hygiene for Tweens & Teens
Establishing good personal hygiene routine as a tween or teen can help alleviate some of the awkwardness and anxiety of puberty.
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Family Discovers 8-Year-Old’s Single-Sided Deafness, and a Remedy for It
Cochlear implants are electronic devices that help many children with significant hearing loss
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Maddy Ray: An Inspiration for Those Fighting Hepatoblastoma
Luke and Katie’s world got turned upside down when their six-month old baby girl, Maddy Ray, was diagnosed with a hepatoblastoma.
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X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is Added to the Newborn Screen in Illinois
Newborn screening can change a baby’s life. It is testing that is done shortly after birth to help detect serious health conditions before obvious symptoms appear.
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