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Southern Italy just gained its biggest pediatric research hospital after Santobono Pausilipon joined the nation's elite network of scientific medical institutes. The milestone brings specialized childhood disease research and treatment to a region that's needed it for decades.
Five years cancer-free, 21-year-old Isabelle Ireland is speaking out about the critical need for pediatric cancer research funding. Her advocacy comes as Iowa lawmakers commit $3 million to help children fighting rare cancers like the one she beat.
Legendary sports broadcaster Dick Vitale's 21st annual gala brought together basketball coaches, cancer survivors, and Katie Couric to raise millions for pediatric cancer research. The star-studded event at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota celebrated young cancer warriors while funding life-saving research through the V Foundation.
Eugene Braunwald revolutionized heart attack treatment and turned a fatal diagnosis into a survivable one for millions. His discoveries about how heart attacks progress gave doctors precious hours to save lives.
A 22-year-old cancer survivor who received $100,000 from his community is paying it forward with a foundation that helps families cover travel costs during treatment. Bryson Stein's second annual fundraiser happens Saturday in Clarkston. --- ##
Children in Uzbekistan no longer need to travel abroad for complex medical procedures that once cost families up to $250,000. The country now performs liver transplants, brain surgery, and bone marrow procedures domestically, making life-saving care accessible to all families.
A Long Island teen who beat bone cancer is heading to Capitol Hill to advocate for AI tools that could revolutionize how doctors treat childhood cancers. His mission: help the 30% of kids who don't respond to current treatments.
Researchers in South Africa are pioneering ethical trials that could lead to HIV remission in children who started treatment at birth. The groundbreaking work centers African voices and puts kids' safety first.
Four major health systems in Kansas City are creating one of the nation's first fully integrated theranostics centers, bringing cutting-edge precision cancer treatment to children for the first time. The groundbreaking collaboration will make the region a national destination for less invasive, more targeted cancer care.
Gemma Moschetto walked into her oncologist's office wearing pigtails and a rainbow shirt, joking with the team that helped save her life. Her story shows how far cancer treatment has come: over 80% of children now survive.
While most pediatric practices turn away families who question vaccine schedules, some Massachusetts doctors are keeping their doors open to have honest conversations. Their approach is building trust instead of walls.
The American Academy of Pediatrics just released new guidance urging schools to protect recess time after up to 40% of districts have cut or eliminated it. The recommendation comes as doctors say those playground breaks are essential for kids' health, learning, and behavior.
Paige Beaudry balanced nursing school, patient care, and world-class soccer to win her second Deaflympics gold medal with Team USA. Her journey from uncertain child to two-time Olympic champion proves that hearing impairment doesn't limit dreams.
After 30 years caring for children, one pediatrician shares what never changes: parents' deep love for their kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics is working harder than ever to support families with trustworthy health guidance.
Children's bodies respond differently to medicine than adults, sometimes fatally. Now, thanks to one researcher's determination, the world's first comprehensive map of healthy pediatric cells is changing that.
Al Qassimi Women's and Children's Hospital in Sharjah just completed the UAE's first series of robotic surgeries on kids, bringing cutting-edge precision medicine to pediatric care. The successful procedures mean safer, less invasive treatment for young patients across the Emirates.
A precision medicine drug just gave teens with a dangerous inherited heart disease their first real treatment option beyond invasive surgery. The Philadelphia trial showed mavacamten dramatically reduced heart blockage and may even help hearts heal.
Over 90 hockey players spent an entire day and night on the ice at Michigan State's arena, raising money for families battling pediatric cancer. The marathon game raised enough to help 35 families before it even started.
A stage 4 melanoma survivor is navigating America's most challenging waterways on a 7,000-mile journey to fund pediatric cancer research. Captain Scott "Red" Flowers has already raised over $500,000 and won't stop until he hits $1 million.
After surviving 51 rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, Megan Mulvey turned her second chance at life into hope for pediatric cancer patients. The Peachtree City CrossFit athlete now rallies her fitness community to support families facing the same battle she won.
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