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DiGeorge Syndrome
DiGeorge Syndrome, or 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is when a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. This results in the poor development of several body systems. Symptoms vary but can include cleft palate.
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis - TEN - is a rare and serious skin condition that causes severe skin peeling and blistering. It’s often triggered by a reaction to medication.
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News
Dr. Chuck and the Pod People
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Dr-Chuck-and-the-pod-peopleIt’s a Saturday afternoon and Charles Goldfarb, M.D., is in his basement cracking himself up. Upstairs, his wife, Talia, knows exactly what’s going on: Her husband is editing his podcast again.
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We're Here if You Need Us
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Were-here-if-you-need-usThrough the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, Shriners Hospitals are closely monitoring updates from local and national health authorities and will continue to follow their recommendations.
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Maren Conrad Paints Fine Art Piece to Benefit Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Maren-Conrad-paints-fine-art-piece-to-benefit-childrenWorld-renowned muralist and fine artist Maren Conrad created a fine art piece that is being auctioned off as part of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California’s Gift of Care fundraiser.
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Spotlight on Tarra Curran, Virtual Haunted Walk Co-Chair
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Spotlight-on-Tarra-Curran-Virtual-Haunted-Walk-co-chairTarra Curran, along with her husband, John, is co-chairing the Boston Shriners Hospital’s first ever Virtual Haunted Walk. Scheduled from October 25 to November 2, participants can walk from wherever they want, all while supporting and advancing the hospital mission.
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Family Ties Strengthen Bond With Fraternity, Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Ohio-Shriner-ReflectionFor John Bull Jr., the word “Shriner” is synonymous with family because of the wrap-around care that Shriners Children's provides.
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Spotlight on Mary Jo Pedulla, MScM, BSN, RN, NE-BC
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Spotlight-on-Mary-Jo-Pedulla-MScM-BSN-RN-NE-BCSpotlight on Mary Jo Pedulla, MScM, BSN, RN, NE-BC, director of patient care services/nurse executive at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston is interviewed for the year of the nurse.
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A Nurse's Reflections on 27 Years at the Boston Shriners Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/A-nurses-reflections-on-27-years-at-the-Boston-Shriners-HospitalCheryl Kelley, BSN, RN, perioperative services, Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston reflects on 27 years of service at the hospital.
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Spotlight on Nursing Professional Development Specialist Melissa Gorman
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Melissa-Gorman-spotlightFor 15 years, Shriners Children’s Boston’s clinical education department has been guided by the experienced hand of Melissa Gorman.