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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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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.
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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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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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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/PhiladelphiaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
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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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Treatment
Bracing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/BracingShriners Children's multidisciplinary team includes orthotists who create braces to meet the individual need of each child – whether to treat a complex condition or common injury.
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Patient Story
From Knee Injury to Softball Scholarship
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/From-knee-injury-to-softball-scholarshipJessica turned to the sports medicine care and return to sports testing at Shriners Hospitals to get back on the softball field after an ACL injury.
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Video
WJET 12 29 2014 Equine Therapy Good Kid
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2019/01/WJET-12-29-2014-Equine-Therapy-Good-KidEmma Osterberg volunteers her time at WLD Ranch working with patients of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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