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Advances in Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Help Patients Live Longer and Better
Fifty years ago, children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) had little hope of living long enough to become an adult. But advances in research and treatment for the disease have dramatically changed that outlook.
One Youngster's Super Power: Living Joyfully With a GI Disorder
Getting chronic constipation under control can greatly improve a child's quality of life. Learn more about how Rainbow physicians helped one little girl.
For Expecting Moms With Opioid Addiction, Health Starts With Compassion
Opioid addiction treatment for pregnant women can be hard to get. Some providers consider pregnant women to be too high-risk, and misinformation abounds about what treatments are safe. Learn how UH is working to help these women and their babies.
Addressing the Health Crisis of Black Maternal Death and Infant Mortality
The U.S. has some of the worst rates of infant and maternal mortality among the world's developed nations, and racial disparities play a major role in the health outcomes for mothers and babies.
State-of-the-Art Scoliosis Surgery Gives Youngster Freedom to Try Anything
Meet Noel, a 12-year old with VATER syndrome who is riding horses and running again, thanks to new technology that is making pediatric spinal surgeries easier and safer to do.
Leading-Edge Tech Helps Teen With Type 1 Diabetes Live a Busy Life
The constant rigor of managing the disease can be challenging for a young person. How high-tech is helping one patient.
Incomparable Care For the Tiniest Patients
When Heather Catanese was 22 weeks pregnant with her third son, Lorenzo, she underwent a routine prenatal anatomy scan. The test showed that blood was flowing in the wrong direction through Lorenzo’s heart.
A Breath of Fresh Air
The Pediatric Aerodigestive Program provides collaborative care for a Cleveland toddler with complex airway and digestive conditions.