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Clinical Trial Devices Simplify Managing Type 1 Diabetes for Kids
The children were participants in a pivotal trial of a tubeless insulin pump that continuously adapts insulin delivery levels based on blood sugar levels and trends. UH Rainbow was selected as a clinical trial site for this study.
Music Therapy Provides Respite From Pain of Sickle Cell Disease
Tasha Taylor lives with excruciating pain from sickle cell disease. The episodes can last for days, weeks or sometimes months and often send Taylor to the hospital. During an inpatient stay at University Hospitals, she discovered music therapy.
Specialized Care for Infants with Heart Defects Keeps Baby at Home
Vinny’s complex congenital heart disease was detected before he was born. Mom and Vinny’s health were followed closely during pregnancy by the Congenital Heart Collaborative’s fetal team at UH Rainbow.
Young Mother Finds Diagnosis, Treatment After Years of Mystery Illness
Although she had a happy marriage, two beautiful boys and a fulfilling job, she suffered from depression because of constant, intense pain in the back of her left leg.
High School Basketball Player's Journey Through Difficult Injury Ends in Success
Meechie Johnson, Jr., injured his knee during playoffs for the Garfield Heights High School team in his sophomore year. As a top 30 player in the country and the No. 3 point guard, much was at stake.
Holistic Approach Provides Relief From Decades-Long Depression
Depression hit Shaynee Novak in high school, but it wasn’t until adulthood that she had a name for it. All she knew was that she felt different from her friends.
A Question About a Sore Throat Leads to a Cancer Diagnosis
At an appointment for a routine checkup, Levestor Johnson mentioned his throat had been feeling sore and scratchy lately after his doctor asked him if he had any questions or concerns.
Innovative Approach To Bladder Cancer Offers Promise of an Active Life
Diagnosed while balancing a busy schedule officiating swim meets and teaching four classes per week, aerobics instructor Rosie Daniels didn’t have any patience for a bag collecting urine outside her body.