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Pediatric Hemophilia - Symptoms, Tests, Treatment
childrenshospital.org — “Hemophilia is a blood clotting problem in which a simple cut can cause uncontrollable bleeding because the body lacks blood clotting proteins. Each year, about 400 children with hemophilia are born. At Children's Hospital Boston, the Boston Hemophilia Center will provide hemophilia support through a comprehensive care model.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on March 17, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Did you know? There are 18,000 people living with hemophilia in the United States. More facts: http://t.co/3kZaYBeg
Hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease - In-Depth - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Hemophilia is a blood clotting problem in which a simple cut can cause uncontrollable bleeding because the body lacks blood clotting proteins. Each year, about 400 children with hemophilia are born. At Children's Hospital Boston, the Boston Hemophilia Center will provide hemophilia support through a comprehensive care model.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Besides prolonged bleeding, do you know the other symptoms of hemophilia? http://t.co/DuIhhevk
Hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease - Research & Innovation - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Hemophilia is a blood clotting problem in which a simple cut can cause uncontrollable bleeding because the body lacks blood clotting proteins. Each year, about 400 children with hemophilia are born. At Children's Hospital Boston, the Boston Hemophilia Center will provide hemophilia support through a comprehensive care model.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Read about our clinical research trials available for children with hemophilia: http://t.co/D9tCinyd
Hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease - Treatment & Care - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Hemophilia is a blood clotting problem in which a simple cut can cause uncontrollable bleeding because the body lacks blood clotting proteins. Each year, about 400 children with hemophilia are born. At Children's Hospital Boston, the Boston Hemophilia Center will provide hemophilia support through a comprehensive care model.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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If your child has hemophilia, here are some ways you can help protect their health: http://t.co/kEHC5GR8
Pediatric Hemophilia - Symptoms, Tests, Treatment
childrenshospital.org — “Hemophilia is a blood clotting problem in which a simple cut can cause uncontrollable bleeding because the body lacks blood clotting proteins. Each year, about 400 children with hemophilia are born. At Children's Hospital Boston, the Boston Hemophilia Center will provide hemophilia support through a comprehensive care model.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on March 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Each year, about 400 children are born with hemophilia. Do you know what it is? http://t.co/N6gQxcoW
Kidney transplantation - Research & Innovation - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “If your child has severe end-stage kidney disease (ESRD) that no longer responds to treatment, a kidney transplant is likely to be the best option to give her a longer and healthier life. The kidney transplant operation is done to replace diseased kidneys with a healthy one from another person.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on March 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm By:
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Did you know? We've taken part in every NIH-sponsored pediatric kidney transplant study in the last 18 years. http://t.co/CksKGTPu
Dialysis - Clinical Care Centers - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “liver, heart, kidney, lung, intestine, intestines, intestinal, multivisceral, transplant, waiting list, organ, donor, recipient, failure, dialysis” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on March 10, 2012 at 9:00 pm By:
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Dialysis is critical while a child awaits a kidney transplant. Learn about our special pediatric dialysis unit. http://t.co/DUVix7Kg
Kidney transplantation - Your Story - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “If your child has severe end-stage kidney disease (ESRD) that no longer responds to treatment, a kidney transplant is likely to be the best option to give her a longer and healthier life. The kidney transplant operation is done to replace diseased kidneys with a healthy one from another person.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on March 9, 2012 at 9:00 pm By:
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After 11-year-old Riley received a kidney from her mom, they decided to share their story to help other families. http://t.co/mCYlhCWP
Kidney Transplant Program at Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Kidney Transplant Program at Children's Hospital Boston” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on March 8, 2012 at 9:00 pm By:
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Did you know? We've helped coordinate an initiative that allows "swaps" between kidney donor-recipient pairs. http://t.co/wyIbIeq9
Marfan syndrome - Treatment & Care - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes connective tissues?which provide substance, shape and support to many parts of the body?to be weaker than they should be. Marfan often weakens the aorta (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body), creating the risk of an aortic tear, leak or aneurysm.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on January 14, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Some kids who have Marfan syndrome need surgery to repair a chest that sinks in (concave) or sticks out (convex): http://t.co/nlzjqODf
Marfan syndrome - Tests - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes connective tissues?which provide substance, shape and support to many parts of the body?to be weaker than they should be. Marfan often weakens the aorta (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body), creating the risk of an aortic tear, leak or aneurysm.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on January 13, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Symptoms of Marfan syndrome don’t usually appear until a child reaches the teen years or even young adulthood: http://t.co/tHCSzPhQ
Marfan syndrome - Clinical Health Topics - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes connective tissues?which provide substance, shape and support to many parts of the body?to be weaker than they should be. Marfan often weakens the aorta (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body), creating the risk of an aortic tear, leak or aneurysm.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on January 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Marfan syndrome can weaken a child’s heart, blood vessels, lungs, bones, joints, eyes & skin: http://t.co/Gn7Me1oD
Marfan syndrome - In-Depth - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes connective tissues?which provide substance, shape and support to many parts of the body?to be weaker than they should be. Marfan often weakens the aorta (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body), creating the risk of an aortic tear, leak or aneurysm.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on January 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Marfan syndrome is inherited; in about 75% of cases, the defective gene is passed down from parent to child: http://t.co/LRk3OYy3
Family-centered care - Clinical Care Centers - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Dana-Farber/Children?s Hospital Cancer Center, an integrated pediatric oncology program through Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children?s Hospital Boston, provides?in one specialized program?all the services of both a leading cancer center and a leading pediatric hospital. The Cancer and Blood Diseases Center treats several conditions such as brain tumors, leukemia, hodgkin lymphoma, sickle cell disease, thalassemia disease, cerebrovascular disorders, and several other conditions” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on January 11, 2012 at 12:00 am By:
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Treating #cancer is scary, especially in kids, but we have a family-centered approach. Here are some details http://t.co/f1kSKKlq
Marfan syndrome - Treatment & Care - Children's Hospital Boston
childrenshospital.org — “Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes connective tissues?which provide substance, shape and support to many parts of the body?to be weaker than they should be. Marfan often weakens the aorta (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body), creating the risk of an aortic tear, leak or aneurysm.” View full resource at childrenshospital.org
Most Recently Shared on January 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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The most serious heart problem linked to Marfan syndrome is aortic dilation—the aorta enlarges & weakens: http://t.co/LJljZMyT
