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Congratulations to our #milesformiracles team who ran the TCS London Marathon! Together, our team of 16 runners raised more than $175k and counting for our patients. Support the team and learn more about Miles for Miracles: ms.spr.ly/6186YyGVM
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Finding a proper substitution for the discontinued Flovent asthma inhaler has been challenging for families. Boston Children’s asthma specialists offer tips on how your family can avoid those hurdles and ensure your child has ideal replacement medication. 👇
Asthma medication advice - Boston Children's Answers
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Specialists offer tips on how your family can ensure your child has ideal replacement asthma medication after the end of a popular inhaler.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Miley is the first girl born into her family in almost a generation. Hearing, “It’s a girl!” when she arrived was a moment her parents will always remember. 💗 So was learning of Miley having Apert syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes fusion of the bones in the skull, hands, and feet shortly after. They share their story and why they chose Boston Children’s for Miley care on our blog. 👇
Navigating Apert syndrome: Miley's story- Boston Children's Answers
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Discover Miley's journey with Apert syndrome and the exceptional care she received at Boston Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Center.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
No wonder Teagan’s parents consider her a rockstar. 🙌 Four years after they first suspected she had hearing loss, Teagan was up in front of her preschool class explaining how her hearing aids work. 🦻👇
New parents learn about hearing loss - Boston Children's Answers
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After Teagan was diagnosed with hearing loss, her parents committed to making as many options as possible available to her.7 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Kerri Sullivan I recognize this pretty lil face isn't this your friends baby 😍🥰
Congratulations to our inspiring #MilesforMiracles team on completing the 128th #BostonMarathon! Together, our runners have raised $3.4 million and counting to help patients and families at Boston Children's Hospital. Stay tuned this week as we share more highlights of the day.
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It was AMAZING!!! Go children’s!!!
Such an awesome day with an incredible group of people!
Such an honor to run with this team of inspiring people! It added so much meaning to race day. Thank you!!
The history of cystic fibrosis diagnosis
In 1955, Dr. Harry Shwachman, head of Boston Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, developed the first practical sweat test to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). It involved encasing the patient’s body in a plastic bag to collect sweat, then using the pictured device to measure levels of salt in the sample. Cystic fibrosis causes sweat to be 2-5 times saltier than average. The sweat test allowed for much simpler and earlier diagnosis of CF, crucial to effective treatment. A version of it is still the main diagnostic tool used today.
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