Carter Miller loves action. The 4-year-old Florida resident enjoys riding on golf carts and flying high on swing sets. It’s ...Read More The post After surgeries to treat HLHS, Carter is healthy and happy at home in Florida appeared first on Boston Children's Answers.| Boston Children's Answers
Earlier this year, 12-year-old Benny helped his dad, Ben, build a deck around his family’s pool. Moving boards, handing each ...Read More The post ‘We never stopped believing’: Benny’s journey with liver cancer appeared first on Boston Children's Answers.| Boston Children's Answers
For most of my life, I measured the time it would take me to make it safely to the bathroom. If the bathroom dash was an Olympic event, I’d have […]| United Ostomy Associations of America
Mohammed was sitting with his family in Rafah when he was hit in the head by a bullet. Today, Mohammed and his son Kamar, are bonding over rehabilitation. The post Gaza | Mohammed and Kamar appeared first on UK-Med.| UK-Med
Collaborative care at Rady Children’s and Children’s Hospital of Orange County helps a kid overcome an aggressive brain tumor It started with slight weakness on his left side. Trent, then 8, began stumbling. He had trouble using his hand, experienced severe headaches, and fell while riding his scooter near his Santa Ana home. Trent saw…| Rady Children's Health
Read Mikey’s first-hand account of his battle with cancer and his journey to recovery. Hi, my name is Mike—but everyone calls me Mikey. I’m 20 years old, the oldest of five siblings, and family has always been the heart of my world. I love football, basketball, fishing, and sharing good meals with the people I…| Rady Children's Health
After a lifesaving kidney donation from her mother, Kenya found strength, purpose, and a path to give back. Today, Kenya is just days away from earning her Master’s in Public Health at San Diego State University, driven by a mission to support others in health care. She wrote her thesis on organ donation, volunteers as…| Rady Children's Health
The Power of Living Kidney Donation at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego At just 1 year and 7 months old, Nathaniel’s mother, Maria, noticed something unusual—he was drinking excessive amounts of water, and his belly appeared larger than normal. Concerned, she took him to the doctor, where tests revealed devastating news: Nathaniel had kidney disease.…| Rady Children's Health
The Lifesaving Impact of Living Kidney Donation at Rady Children’s By Megan Matthew and Sarah Sapeda Melanie Sniff knew for years that she might one day be a kidney donor. Problems with her daughter Quincy’s kidney were detected while Quincy and her twin sister were still in the womb. The family anticipated surgery shortly after…| Rady Children's Health
A Temecula girl with cerebral palsy takes the stage with the help of Rady Children’s Emery Lapinskas, a vibrant 10-year-old from Temecula, loves to tell jokes, hang out with her sisters, and spend time with her service dog, Skip. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) at just a year old, Emery has faced many challenges. CP…| Rady Children's Health
Beating Ewing Sarcoma at Rady Children’s Fifteen-year-old Bailey, a sophomore at Cathedral Catholic High School, loves shopping at the mall, listening to music, hanging out with friends, and playing soccer. But last year, her life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive type of cancer. In February,…| Rady Children's Health
Young Patients Bond Over Shared Blood Disorder, Treatment at Rady Children’s Ella Martinez and Kamila Saradpon consider each other sisters. They hang out together, laugh, share secrets, and play games. They even went to school together for a time. They celebrate each other’s wins and encourage each other to keep going during tough times, as…| Rady Children's Health
Amir’s Story Amir was born at just over 24 weeks, marking the beginning of a long and challenging journey for both him and his family. Shortly after birth, he developed hydrocephalus, a condition where fluid builds up in the brain, leading to potentially severe complications. “Watching Amir struggle to breathe and seeing his head grow…| Rady Children's Health
A first-time mom puts her baby girl’s heart in the hands of Rady Children’s CTICU. Ana Castaneda was 24 weeks into her first pregnancy when a routine sonogram turned her world upside down. “I was happy, healthy and hopeful, but this news was a complete whirlwind,” Ana recalls. “At the time, I had no suspicion…| Rady Children's Health
When Rickey turned 3, his parents noticed something was different about their son compared to his siblings. Initially, signs of delay in speech, difficulty with social interactions, and fixation tendencies raised concerns. He eventually was diagnosed with autism. The Montessori preschool he was enrolled in was becoming a challenge, so his parents sought specialized services.…| Rady Children's Health
Meet Maverick Ezekiel Miles, affectionately known as Mavey, a resilient 18-month-old with an indomitable spirit. Since birth, Mavey faced a series of health hurdles, including recurrent RSV infections (respiratory syncytial virus) and a congenital heart defect called atrial septal defect (ASD). The condition is characterized by a hole in the heart’s upper chambers and made…| Rady Children's Health
Mia Roman’s extraordinary journey began unexpectedly early. Born at just 25-and-a-half weeks, she weighed a mere 1 pound or just a loaf of bread. Her lungs were not ready for the outside world, and Mia’s care team at a Los Angeles hospital struggled to wean her off respiratory support despite many attempts. The team…| Rady Children's Health
In July 2020, Rowin, a lively 6-year-old from Bozeman, Montana, began experiencing frequent and uncontrollable daytime naps. This disrupted his daily routine and concerned his family. Despite multiple visits to pediatricians and specialists, a definitive diagnosis remained mysterious. Frustrated by the lack of progress, Rowin’s family sought a referral to a sleep specialist in Bozeman.…| Rady Children's Health
Mother of a child with a rare disease unites other families on the same path. The Yiu family knows all too well the struggles that come with having a child with an undiagnosed disease. When Caroline Cheung-Yiu and Bandy Yiu’s son, Alex, began to progressively lose motor function at age 2 1/2, it was the…| Rady Children's Health
A Star is Born With the Help of Cochlear Implants Before Hayden Chen was born, his father, Chi- Yuan Chen, the principal viola of the San Diego Symphony, made sure his son was surrounded by music. Chi-Yuan dreamed of passing down to his firstborn the family’s passion for music, so it came as quite a…| Rady Children's Health
Jordan was welcomed into the world following a healthy full-term pregnancy and birth. He was deemed healthy during his newborn exam and at his early pediatric visits. Around 7 weeks of age, he began breathing rapidly, sweating profusely when eating, and seemed to be struggling with breathing. A pediatric visit revealed he was not gaining…| Rady Children's Health
Missing school. Frequent visits to the emergency room. Spending days in bed. Feeling depressed. This was what Amelia’s life looked like after a sports injury left her in constant pain. Amelia, once a vibrant and active teenager, watched as her life, health, and schoolwork spiraled downwards. She eventually was diagnosed with amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome…| Rady Children's Health
Iliana Downing wouldn’t let injury deter her from reaching new heights and reclaiming her athletic dreams. The 17-year-old’s journey began five years ago at a soccer match, when an explosive kick caused a hip fracture, common among young athletes whose growth plates have not fully developed. Though Iliana was advised to take time off for…| Rady Children's Health
Stella was 12 years old when she was diagnosed with amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS). AMPS is a chronic pain condition that causes the brain to send pain signals to the body even when there is no injury. Stella’s pain was so severe that she could barely move, and she had to be hospitalized and…| Rady Children's Health
Noah is a six-year-old boy with boundless energy and a heart full of dreams. “Noah loves baseball, soccer and all things related to construction workers, firefighters and police officers,” shares his mom, Charlotte. “He wants to be all three professions when he grows up, so he’s going to be busy!” Noah’s mom is an active-duty…| Rady Children's Health
Mina Longo is a soft-spoken 13-year-old who loves to read horror novels, listen to heavy metal music and is learning to play the guitar. She sounds like many girls in middle school, worrying about things like making time for friends and if she might finally get a new Google Pixel. You would never know it…| Rady Children's Health
Ethan is a boy who lives for adventure and off-road racing. Ethan and his family were no strangers to the thrill of exploring the desert in their quads, Jeeps, and UTVs. In 2015, for Christmas, they gifted Ethan a Polaris 170 Rzr, which he and his younger brother cruised around the desert in, creating countless…| Rady Children's Health
Two-year-old, Jazz Antes, can now enjoy a simple activity that was off-limits to him for so long: bubble baths. Taking a bath can be something we take for granted, but for parents Lydisha and James, it was a huge milestone for their son. “We wanted Jazz to experience some of the wonderful things about childhood,…| Rady Children's Health
Partners in Care Laura Mello’s first pregnancy seemed like a run-of-the-mill experience until it took a dramatic turn and her premature baby required specialized care to survive. “I had an easy pregnancy in the beginning,” says Laura. “It was a boring, plain-old pregnancy and the baby was doing well. I was naïve to think that…| Rady Children's Health
When 5-year-old Sage Blake walked into his first day of transitional kindergarten last fall, his mother, Kimberly, was there alongside other teary-eyed parents waving goodbye to their kids as they embarked on a new chapter. However, unlike a lot of the other moms who were sad to see their babies growing up, Kimberly was crying…| Rady Children's Health
One day, Hudson Wingate was a healthy 13-month-old headed for fun at daycare. The next day, he was headed for admission to Rady Children’s Hospital. His vocal cords were suddenly paralyzed, and he could hardly breathe. He could no longer pull himself up, walk, talk or swallow. The medical team’s best assessment, based on the…| Rady Children's Health
Ashlyn Frye hadn’t been feeling her best for the last several years. Teachers said she didn’t pay attention in class and would crawl under her desk to take a nap. At home, the 11-year-old seemed disconnected, says her mom Stacey Frye. “I was used to her being out of breath and tired,” Stacey recalls. “Just…| Rady Children's Health
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego has recruited a prominent surgeon-researcher within its Orthopedics & Scoliosis program to advance knowledge of the genetic and biomechanical factors behind scoliosis; advances in patient care can lead to better outcomes and quality of life. When Michael Kelly, MD, director of scoliosis and spinal deformities at Rady Children’s Hospital, is asked…| Rady Children's Health
We are excited to announce the release of new patient and expert videos on the Alliance for Fertility Preservation website! At one of our Stakeholders’ Meetings this spring in Austin, Texas…| Alliance for Fertility Preservation
Seventeen-year-old Yujin Kikuchi loves the competitive rush he gets while playing soccer. “I like dribbling best, taking guys on and leaving them in the dust,” he said. “I like creating chances for my teammates, and scoring goals, of course. The field is a great place for me to show my creativity and imagination.” The left winger has left plenty of other players in the dust on his journey to the elite player he is today. He recently graduated from the San Jose Earthquakes academy team...| Healthier, Happy Lives Blog
Before arriving at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford for a stem cell transplant, Phoenix McKenna loved to play sports. Phoenix and her family decided on a stem cell, or bone marrow, transplant to cure her aplastic anemia, a bone marrow failure disorder in which the body doesn’t produce enough red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Phoenix needed frequent transfusions to help stave off excessive bleeding, reduce her risk of infection, and keep her energy up. The stem ...| Healthier, Happy Lives Blog
Adam was 11 in early 2024 when he and his bike slid under a downed tree. Such events aren’t unusual ...Read More The post Adam takes a pause from his active life for non-ossifying fibroma appeared first on Boston Children's Answers.| Boston Children's Answers
When Katie and Derek learned in 2024 that their daughter Hadley would be born with spina bifida, they quickly set ...Read More The post Choosing fetoscopic spina bifida care for Hadley appeared first on Boston Children's Answers.| Boston Children's Answers
A couple years ago, I wasn’t thinking much about my health. I was a little overweight, but nothing alarming. Life was busy working full-time while chasing around two wild but […]| United Ostomy Associations of America
12-year-old Ahmad was in a critical condition when he arrived at UK-Med’s type II field hospital in Al-Mawasi, Gaza. He had a severe leg injury, the result of a nearby airstrike.| UK-Med
Mona was walking to the makeshift tent she now calls home when the explosion happened across the street. She was 35 weeks pregnant. The post Gaza | Mona appeared first on UK-Med.| UK-Med
After a series of life-threatening medical challenges, Mass Eye and Ear patient Mark Schreiber reveals how the expert care he received from Kevin Emerick, MD, not only helped save his life, but also inspired him to give back to others in a meaningful way. Mark Schreiber woke up in a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)… Read More »How a Life-Changing Skin Cancer Journey Inspired a New Mission The post How a Life-Changing Skin Cancer Journey Inspired a New Mission appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear is pushing the bounds of discovery in dystonia research, utilizing artificial intelligence to diagnose and treat patients more accurately and timely. Watch this video from the 2023 Sense-ation! Gala to learn more about this research and hear one patient’s moving story. Imagine slowly losing your most valuable tool for communication, your… Read More »Advancing Dystonia Care Through Artificial Intelligence The post Advancing Dystonia Care Through Artificial Intelligence a...| FOCUS
After a near-fatal crash unveiled a massive cancer in his throat, Dan Kenney turned to a groundbreaking clinical trial led by Gregory W. Randolph, MD, FACS, FACE, to avoid disaster for a second time. Dan Kenney held on to the steering wheel for dear life. The breaks to his garbage truck had failed midway down… Read More »Escaping Disaster—Twice The post Escaping Disaster—Twice appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Elite athletes train for countless scenarios. Cancer isn’t one of them. Jack Quinlivan turned to Mass Eye and Ear to help navigate thyroid cancer shortly after a concussion rocked his professional hockey career. Jack Quinlivan doesn’t like to think about his first concussion. Few professional athletes do. The long, brown scar across his neck, however,… Read More »Checking Disaster off the Ice The post Checking Disaster off the Ice appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Rebecca Grasso experienced facial paralysis following a complicated procedure for a brain tumor. Today, thanks to a series of nerve transfers at Mass Eye and Ear, her face is close to resembling what it once was. Rebecca Grasso had just woken up from surgery when she first met Nate Jowett, MD, PhD, FRCSC. His introduction… Read More »Transferring a Nerve, Saving a Smile The post Transferring a Nerve, Saving a Smile appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear patient, Eavan O’Neill, shares her journey with Stargardt disease and why she is thrilled to run in the 127th Boston Marathon to fundraise for a cure. Eavan O’Neill first noticed an issue with her vision in the eighth grade. While playing sports, like lacrosse and soccer, the ball looked blurry… Read More »26.2 Miles Closer to a Cure The post 26.2 Miles Closer to a Cure appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Leslie Pascual-Esposito decided to run the Boston Marathon for Team Eye and Ear as a celebration of her health and 40th birthday, nearly one year after she underwent surgery to remove a thyroid growth. By any measure, running the Boston Marathon is a feat of athleticism and endurance that is nothing short of impressive. For… Read More »“Running Towards Home” In Her First Marathon The post “Running Towards Home” In Her First Marathon appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Program offers parents virtual training and resources to tackle problems that might arise at home following discharge, such as with their child’s feeding tubes. Bringing home a newborn can be a challenging time for any family. For parents whose babies had to spend months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) following birth and were… Read More »Transition-to-Home Program for NICU Babies Launched at Brigham and Women’s Hospital with Help from Mass Eye and Ear The post Transition-t...| FOCUS
A former head and neck cancer patient at Mass Eye and Ear wanted to help fellow patients take back priceless moments lost to their disease. Donating tickets to see the New England Patriots, he thought, was the least he could do. Joe Aliberti loves the New England Patriots. For two decades, his favorite team has… Read More »Paying Forward an Unforgettable Sunday Afternoon The post Paying Forward an Unforgettable Sunday Afternoon appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Ear, nose and throat surgeon Alex Grilli, MD, may be the first surgeon to perform and undergo a surgery at Mass Eye and Ear in the same day. His case also posed a unique challenge that would require two eye surgeons: Treating a torn retina in a patient with glaucoma. Alex Grilli, MD, had just… Read More »The Day an ENT Needed Emergency Eye Surgery The post The Day an ENT Needed Emergency Eye Surgery appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Widerson Mompremier began a treatment journey for a rare eye cancer that brought him to Boston as a toddler, and forged a lasting connection with Mass Eye and Ear. A child from Haiti who received treatment from Mass Eye and Ear as a toddler returned to the hospital more… Read More »Journey from Haiti to Mass Eye and Ear and Back for Rare Eye Cancer The post <strong>Journey from Haiti to Mass Eye and Ear and Back for Rare Eye Cancer</strong> appeared...| FOCUS
A low-risk cataract surgery unexpectedly left Texas resident Michelle Randolph, a professional photographer, with blurred vision in her left eye. After years of struggling to find answers, Michelle began to give up, until a close friend suggested she travel across the country to Mass Eye and Ear. After moving to southern Texas in 2013, Michelle… Read More »Worth the Flight: Traveling from Texas to Boston for Sight Saving Care The post Worth the Flight: Traveling from Texas to Boston for S...| FOCUS
Researchers Zheng-Yi Chen, DPhil, and Qin Liu, MD, PhD, are combining forces to combat a rare disease that leads to blindness and deafness. Watch this video of Drs. Chen and Liu describing their research at the 2022 Sense-ation! Gala, and hear from patient Hannah Corderman on how an Usher syndrome diagnosis has impacted her life. Usher syndrome… Read More »Racing the Clock and Raising Hope for Usher Syndrome Patients The post Racing the Clock and Raising Hope for Usher Syndrome Patients...| FOCUS
Donald Masciadrelli was cleaning his yard when a tree branch ruptured the globe of his eye. After multiple surgeries and ongoing care from the Mass Eye and Ear Emergency Department, he will regain his vision. Donald Masciadrelli had taken the morning off from work to clear his property. He and his wife were building a… Read More »Open Globe Injury: The Road to Recovery The post Open Globe Injury: The Road to Recovery appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
When a bump on the eyelid is cancerous, a patient usually requires surgery to have it removed, which leaves behind a hole. Oculoplastic surgeons like Natalie Wolkow, MD, PhD, rely on specialized surgical techniques to reconstruct the eyelid to ensure the health of the eye and to leave it looking as cosmetically normal as possible. … Read More »Explaining Eyelid Reconstruction Following Skin Cancer Removal The post Explaining Eyelid Reconstruction Following Skin Cancer Removal appeared ...| FOCUS
Casey Finigan decided to turn to advocacy and raising funds for research after learning her father Willie was diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Since The Willie Fund launched last year, it has raised over $70,000 for head and neck cancer research. Finding out your loved one has cancer is an unsettling feeling. It’s not… Read More »Creating The Willie Fund to Honor Her Father’s Legacy The post Creating The Willie Fund to Honor Her Father’s Legacy appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
The decision to undergo laser vision correction is not an easy one. Once a patient does decide to pursue this course, there are several options he or she might be presented with during a consultation. Focus asked one patient to share his story, why he ultimately made the choice to undergo the procedure, and how… Read More »Choosing LASIK to See Clearly Outside the Camera Lens The post Choosing LASIK to See Clearly Outside the Camera Lens appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
In the 1990s, Gail Rogers had her life derailed by oral cancer. A complex tongue reconstruction she underwent at Mass Eye and Ear not only put her life back on track but allowed her to live out some of her most precious memories. In more than 30 years of practicing medicine, Mark A. Varvares, MD,… Read More »A New Tongue Built for a Life Well-lived The post A New Tongue Built for a Life Well-lived appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Bedside manner can make or break care. Just ask, Felicity Janczewski, of Worcester, Mass. Her experience seeing Gregory W. Randolph, MD, FACS, FACE, at Mass Eye and Ear for two suspicious lumps on her neck gave her the confidence to undergo surgery. Felicity Janczewski had been afraid of surgery her whole life. An alum of… Read More »Surgical Care That Begins At the Bedside The post Surgical Care That Begins At the Bedside appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
When patients struggle with obstructive sleep apnea and conventional treatments aren’t helping, a diagnostic procedure called a drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) can help identify what’s blocking the airway. After seeing Phillip A Huyett, MD, for the procedure, Billy Toto has been on a treatment course towards better sleep. Billy Toto left no stone unturned when… Read More »Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Enables Close Look at Obstructive Sleep Apnea’s Cause The post Drug-Induced S...| FOCUS
The sun spares nobody. Just ask Bill Kieffer, who has lived with an aggressive form of skin cancer for what has felt like an eternity. Thankfully, Jessica Fewkes, MD, director of Mohs and Cutaneous Surgery at Mass Eye and Ear, has helped manage Bill’s cancer using Mohs surgery. Bill Kieffer thought he was invincible. Everyone… Read More »Correcting Decades of Sun Damage With Mohs Surgery The post Correcting Decades of Sun Damage With Mohs Surgery appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Twenty-four-year-old Liza Welch shares her experience with Mass Eye and Ear, and what’s inspired her to run the 126th Boston Marathon. In elementary school, Liza Welch knew her eyesight was worse than the other kids’ in her class. When she had eye tests done, though, it was in a controlled environment, without glare or poor… Read More »Eyes on the Finish Line The post Eyes on the Finish Line appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear oculoplastic surgeon Michael K. Yoon, MD, was part of a team of doctors within the Mass General Brigham system who helped provide top medical care to an 11-year-old girl from Bangladesh with a rare form of eye cancer. Arpita Rani needed help. When the then 10-year-old from Bangladesh was diagnosed with… Read More »Saving Arpita’s Eye The post Saving Arpita’s Eye appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Former New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden was treated at Mass Eye and Ear in 2018 for mucoepidermoid carcinoma. He kept his battle private until last year. Today, he shares his story to raise awareness about head and neck cancer and to urge others to live their lives to the fullest. Brandon Bolden is… Read More »Cancer Couldn’t Tackle Brandon Bolden The post Cancer Couldn’t Tackle Brandon Bolden appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Kerri Pietragallo was driven to run the 126th Boston Marathon by her personal experience of being a patient of Mass Eye and Ear. Kerri Pietragallo, a longtime patient of Mass Eye and Ear, is making her marathon debut this spring as a member of Team Eye and Ear. Directly impacted by the top-notch research and… Read More »Inspired to Run by a Lifetime of Care The post Inspired to Run by a Lifetime of Care appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Casey Finigan decided to turn to advocacy and raising funds for research after learning her father Willie was diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Finding out your loved one has cancer is an unsettling feeling. It’s not uncommon to hear stories about people losing their parents to this awful disease, but it’s hard to imagine… Read More »Creating The Willie Fund to Honor Her Father’s Legacy The post Creating The Willie Fund to Honor Her Father’s Legacy appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
In May, patient Michael Kalberer wrote about why he joined a revolutionary clinical trial where he was only the second person in the world to receive CRISPR gene editing inside the body. Michael recently provided an update on how he’s been doing since, and in what ways his vision has changed. In September 2020, Michael… Read More »CRISPR Gene Therapy Update: Seeing a Sunset The post CRISPR Gene Therapy Update: Seeing a Sunset appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Kwame Kwofie, a citizen of Ghana, found himself in uncharted territory when he faced a head and neck cancer diagnosis thousands of miles away from home.| UNC Lineberger
Against All Odds Greta came to UF in December of 2021 and was diagnosed with a fracture of her radius and ulna in her right front leg. She was transferred to Surgical Oncology for amputation and was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. She entered Dr. Rowan Milner’s UF GD3 Vaccine for Osteosarcoma Clinical Trial with chemotherapy…| research.vetmed.ufl.edu
But after Noah's parents learned he had MS, they knew that traveling from Florida to Neuroimmunology Center would be worth the trip.| Boston Children's Answers
Rghad’s legs lie motionless in her hospital bed, her mother, Linda, sits beside her, occasionally wiping the sweat from her daughter’s forehead. It is hot in the paediatric ward at UK-Med’s field hospital. It is hot in Gaza. The post Gaza | Rghad: The life-altering effects of the conflict appeared first on UK-Med.| UK-Med
Olga struggled with exhaustion, fertility issues, and mental health issues. She was dismissed by doctors for a long time.| Celiac Canada
Brothers Patrick and Teddy both receive care at Boston Children's Hospital for various medical complexities.| Boston Children's Answers
When a serious medical diagnosis leads to frequent trips to the hospital and worrisome complications, it can be stressful for not just the patient, but their family as well. Marshfield Clinic Health System patient Bonnie discovered this in April when atrial fibrillation (AFib) landed her in the emergency room not once, but twice. “I had… The post “This was more intensive than home care.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet a little girl with ultra-short bowel syndrome and see how far she’s come, thanks to specialized care and a devoted mother.| Healthier, Happy Lives Blog
After a choking scare, Amber feared eating. With help from an allergy psychologist, she’s back to cheering and eating confidently.| Boston Children's Answers
From the ICU to the long road back to health and giving back to the ostomy community with support and events such as the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k.| United Ostomy Associations of America
Did you know having psoriasis can increase your risk of developing other conditions? We look at what these conditions are and how they relate to psoriasis.| GHLF Australia
English teacher, Lina, 26, was spending time at a café on the beach with her sister and cousin. All of a sudden, she felt a pulsating buzz in her ear followed by a burning sensation all over her body. She couldn’t open her eyes.| UK-Med
We’re Christina and Molly — best friends who both have Crohn’s disease and ileostomies. Over the years, we’ve come to realize what a gift it is to have each other’s […] The post Meet Christina & Molly – Two Friends, One Mission appeared first on United Ostomy Associations of America.| United Ostomy Associations of America
My Ostomy Story Hello! My name is Marcia Benedict. I have a urostomy due to bladder cancer. Facing an ostomy and what life would be after surgery can be overwhelming […] The post Fears, Faux Pas and Fulfillment appeared first on United Ostomy Associations of America.| United Ostomy Associations of America
Rob Nunnery is returning to professional sports—and raising awareness about living fully with an ostomy. When Rob Nunnery stepped onto the pickleball court for the first time post-surgery, it wasn’t just about hitting balls. It […] The post From Pain to Purpose: How a Professional Pickleball Player Reclaimed His Life After Colostomy Surgery appeared first on United Ostomy Associations of America.| United Ostomy Associations of America
When Rasmussen syndrome led June to experience more than 100 seizures a day, her mom brought her to our Neuroimmunology Center.| Boston Children's Answers
Carter and his family started changing the narrative about disability even before he was diagnosed with this rare condition.| Boston Children's Answers
Palliative care is not often thought of as a long-term option for managing patients’ health concerns, but Louie, a regular visitor to the Henry Ford Health system, has learned otherwise over the past year. In June of 2024, Louie enrolled in Henry Ford’s Palliative Care at Home, a program that helps people with chronic and… The post “I really think it’s good if you want to get involved in your care.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Join Randy to find out how Home Recovery Care helped him heal at home thanks to Prisma Health's hospital-at-home program.| Contessa Health
As Animal Emergency Service Hawthorn East celebrates its first birthday, we’ve been reflecting on the extraordinary patients who’ve walked (and sometimes been carried) through our doors. Each one has reminded us of the resilience of animals, the strength of the human-animal bond, and the importance of teamwork in veterinary medicine. Here are just a few […] The post Celebrating One Year of Caring for the Pets of Melbourne appeared first on After Hours Vet Australia.| After Hours Vet Australia
Asa once wondered if he’d ever feel better, experiencing abdominal pain and severe diarrhea since birth. Genomic sequencing changed his life.| Boston Children's Answers
Millo's incredible story involved teamwork in action as veterinary professionals pulled together to give him the best chance of recovery. The post Teamwork in Action: Milo’s Incredible Road to Recovery appeared first on After Hours Vet Australia.| After Hours Vet Australia
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Welcome to the Your Story Our Fight Podcast Page! The Your Story Our Fight® podcast gives a voice to lupus patients while continuing Lupus LA’s mission to raise lupus awareness... The post Your Story Our Fight Podcast first appeared on LUPUS LA. The post Your Story Our Fight Podcast appeared first on LUPUS LA.| LUPUS LA
Even when you have a positive outlook on life, sometimes you need an extra boost. Although active in his older years, Mark found himself in the hospital for heart bypass surgery and discovered he would need to spend some time recovering and regaining strength after the procedure. He had a couple of options — transition… The post “This program is fantastic. It makes you accountable for your success.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
After a recent procedure at Marshfield Medical Center, Clarence, a retired dentist, found himself back home sooner than would be expected. Thanks to the Marshfield Clinic Home Recovery Care program, Clarence was able to receive hospital-level care in his home, rather than in a hospital bed. Clarence was one of several eligible patients recently sent… The post “Familiarity of surroundings increases the healing process.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
When Taylor’s grandmother, Mabel, began having increased health complications, she followed a pattern that many older adults experience: she began visiting the hospital more frequently. A cancer survivor, at first the family was concerned that her cancer had returned as she began to lose her appetite and sometimes vomit. After several hospital stays, there wasn’t… The post “It just helped everything, because it got us all on one page.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
As hospital-level care has grown in the United States, many of Contessa’s partner providers like the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), who offer hospital care at home through their Comprehensive Care at Home program, have found that this approach offers special benefits to those living with dementia, helping them heal in a more familiar environment. … The post “I haven’t found anything they needed to do that couldn’t be done.” appeared first on Contessa...| Contessa Health
Chronic illness can be especially challenging as we age, and for 89-year-old Robert, the end of 2023 seemed to be heading in the wrong direction. Diagnosed some time before with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), his symptoms of shortness of breath, cough and general weakness were impacting his quality of life. A few weeks before… The post “I so appreciate everything they’ve given me back.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
When the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) launched its Recovery Care at Home program to bring hospital-level care to patients’ homes, Travis was one of the first people to accept admission and return home to complete his hospital stay. Diagnosed with pneumonia, he says, “I was in the hospital, and I was anxious… The post “It wasn’t like they were working for the hospital, it’s like they were part of the family.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Just after Thanksgiving of last year, Laura found herself in the emergency room at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, struggling with the symptoms of a serious infection. “I felt feverish, my muscles ached and I just felt horrible,” she recalls. Unfortunately, she was already too familiar with feeling exactly this way —… The post “I got the exact same thing that I was getting in the hospital.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
More than ever, health systems are faced with capacity constraints: staffing shortages, a growing population of older patients with medical needs, a lack of available beds and more. For patients like Micheline, a 78-year-old resident of Manhattan, NY, this can mean long wait times for admission when visiting the hospital for emergent medical problems. In… The post “That is half of your recovery, to have kind people around you.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health