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Condition
Stones (Kidney Stones and Bladder Stones)
Kidney stones are hard, small salt and mineral deposits that form in the kidney(s). Bladder stones can start as kidney stones, but they can also develop spontaneously due to poor outflow of urine.
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Service
Radiology and Imaging
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Radiology-and-ImagingShriners Children's radiology and imaging services are a noninvasive way for physicians to see what's going on inside a child's body. Our radiology and imaging professionals work to do this in the safest way possible.
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Specialty
Rheumatology
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/RheumatologyShriners Children's provides a wide range of treatment and services for rheumatic diseases. Everything from testing, imaging, splinting and surveys, to rehabilitation is available at many locations.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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Leadership
Board of Trustees
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Leadership/Board-of-TrusteesThe Board of Trustees manages and operates Shriners Children's medical centers, clinics and hospitals, and allocates and provides for the disbursement of funds for the construction, acquisition, maintenance control and operation of the locations.
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Specialty Care in the Twin Cities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-CitiesPediatric specialty care for children throughout Minnesota and beyond
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Outpatient Clinic
Shriners Children's Chihuahua Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Mexico/Clinics/Chihuahua-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Chihuahua Orthopedic Clinic provides care to children ages 0 to 18 at no cost.
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Patient Story
Assistive Device Transforms the Dining Experience for Young Patient
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Assistive-device-transforms-the-dining-experience-for-young-patientGiven a 5% chance to live, 11-year-old patient Brooklyn has spent her entire life overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.
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Podcast
Infection Control Super Bugs and Antibiotic Resistance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Infection-Control-Super-Bugs-and-Antibiotic-ResistancePodcast about antibiotic resistance, the cause and strategies to decrease resistance to "super bugs."
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News
November is Bladder Health Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/November-is-Bladder-Health-MonthUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections in pediatrics. It accounts for approximately 1.5 million outpatient visits in the United States every year. It occurs in 11% of girls and 4% of boys.
