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Omphalocele & Gastroschisis
Shriners Children's offers treatments for these two rare birth defects that cause a baby to be born with some of their internal organs extending out of the body through a hole in the belly.
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Ventilator Dependent Tetraplegia
A person with tetraplegia who requires daily use of any type of mechanical ventilation to sustain breathing.
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Macrodactyly
Shriners Children's offers treatment options for macrodactyly, an uncommon condition in which a baby is born with abnormally large fingers or toes. This is caused by an overgrowth of the underlying soft tissues and bone.
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Physicians Recognized as 'Top Doctors'
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Physicians-recognized-as-Top-DoctorsShriners for Children Medical Center physicians recognized in Los Angeles Magazine and Pasadena Magazine “Top Doctors” lists.
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Paralympian Superstar and Former Patient, Desmond, Goes for the Gold
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Paralympian-superstar-and-former-patient-Desmond-goes-for-the-goldDesmond, affectionately known as “Dez,” is the fastest above-knee amputee in the U.S. and also a former Shriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia patient.
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COVID-19 Makes Hand-Washing Cool Again
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/COVID-19-makes-hand-washing-cool-againAn important refresher course on everyone’s favorite topic – hand hygiene!
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NFL Superstar Rob Gronkowski Surprises Patients at Shriners Children's New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Rob-Gronkowski-Surprises-PatientsRetired NFL superstar Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski made a surprise visit to Shriners Children’s New England in Springfield on December 20, 2022.
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Overtraining in the Pediatric Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Overtraining-in-the-Pediatric-AthleteOvertraining can often lead to chronic injuries due to the repetitive stress put on the bones and joints without sufficient time for recovery.
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Demand Grows for Shriners Children's Spokane Fracture Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/Shriners-Childrens-Spokane-Fracture-ClinicStaffing has increased and hours expanded to meet the growing demand for local, specialized fracture care.
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MUSC and Shriners Children's Announce New Affiliation to Support State’s Only Comprehensive Pediatric Burn Center
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/MUSC-and-Shriners-Childrens-AffiliationThe Medical University of South Carolina and Shriners Shriners Children’s have announced an affiliation to elevate pediatric burn care and research at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.
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