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June 15, 2021
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Boston Children’s Hospital ranks best in region, remains #1 in nephrology in the US

Boston Children’s Hospital ranks best in region, remains #1 in nephrology in the US

Boston Children’s Hospital has again been named the top provider of pediatric nephrology care in the country, according to the most recent edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” released annually by U.S. News & World Report.

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June 09, 2021
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Novel CAR-T induces response prior to HSCT in younger patients with advanced AML

Novel CAR-T induces response prior to HSCT in younger patients with advanced AML

A novel chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy showed clinically relevant antitumor activity in nine of 11 younger patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia, according to early data from a phase 1/phase 2 study.

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May 14, 2021
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Arthroscopic management of pediatric ankle impingement showed ‘excellent outcomes’

Arthroscopic management of pediatric ankle impingement showed ‘excellent outcomes’

Pediatric patients who underwent arthroscopic management of posterior ankle impingement were able to return to their previous level of activity with minimal complications, according to a pediatric sports medicine specialist.

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March 23, 2021
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Administering CAR T-cell therapy to younger patients requires ‘ongoing and open’ relationships

Administering CAR T-cell therapy to younger patients requires ‘ongoing and open’ relationships

Although chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies are being administered more frequently, they are still available only at a limited number of specialized centers.

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March 12, 2021
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AHA: Increased awareness, emergency training needed in opioid-associated cardiac arrest

AHA: Increased awareness, emergency training needed in opioid-associated cardiac arrest

The American Heart Association published a scientific statement describing the pathophysiology and treatment options for people with opioid-associated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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February 23, 2021
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Despite challenges, CAR-T may have ‘expanded role’ for children

Despite challenges, CAR-T may have ‘expanded role’ for children

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy has been heralded as a transformative addition to the cancer treatment armamentarium.

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February 12, 2021
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Teens, young adults with ASD three times more likely to attempt suicide

Teens, young adults with ASD three times more likely to attempt suicide

Teenagers and young adults with autism spectrum disorder were significantly more likely to attempt suicide and die by suicide than those without ASD, a cohort study from Denmark showed.

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October 14, 2020
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CAR T-cell therapy shows vaccine effect in child with advanced sarcoma

CAR T-cell therapy shows vaccine effect in child with advanced sarcoma

The prognosis typically is poor for patients with metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma.

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July 20, 2020
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New genetic discoveries may hold clues to predict, prevent type 1 diabetes

New genetic discoveries may hold clues to predict, prevent type 1 diabetes

The etiology of type 1 diabetes continues to be debated, although experts agree it is likely a mix of genetic and environmental causes. Today, more than 50 regions of the human genome are implicated in type 1 diabetes.

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June 16, 2020
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia tops pediatric diabetes, endocrinology rankings

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia tops pediatric diabetes, endocrinology rankings

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was once again named the No. 1 hospital in the country for pediatric diabetes and endocrinology by the U.S. News & World Report 2020-2021 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

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