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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.
A Colorado children's hospital slashed preventable infections and injuries in its ICU by almost 50% using a simple new approach. The two-year program likely prevented 50 children from experiencing harmful complications during their hospital stays.
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.
When Jennifer Quick collapsed from septic shock after tongue cancer surgery, her doctor gave her a 1% chance of survival. Five months later, she walked back into the ICU to thank the team who never gave up on her.
A 14-year-old girl recovered from one of the world's deadliest diseases thanks to a Cincinnati medical team and rare life-saving technology. Her story shows how advanced care is giving hope to patients facing the toughest odds.
After tongue cancer surgery sent her into septic shock and organ failure, high school teacher Jennifer Quick defied a 1% survival chance. Five months later, she walked back into the ICU to thank the doctor who never gave up on her.
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.
Ted Perry, a UVM ICU nurse and cancer survivor, is using his musical talent to support fellow cancer patients. His benefit concert on Friday will help patients cover transportation, housing, and food costs during treatment.
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.
A grandmother from the Philippines came to Canada to meet her first grandchild, but a sudden brain aneurysm landed her in the ICU with mounting medical bills. The family's fundraiser shows how communities rally when visitors face unexpected medical emergencies abroad.
A Sydney man traveled back to Townsville University Hospital to reunite with the intensive care team who saved his life following a devastating brain injury in 2023. His emotional visit celebrates both his remarkable recovery and the dedicated healthcare workers who made it possible. ---
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.
After a $48 million redevelopment, New Zealand's only pediatric intensive care unit can now care for significantly more critically ill children. The expansion ends years of operating at capacity and delaying surgeries for the country's sickest kids.
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.
A Chinese farmer woke at 4:30am every day for 105 days, making a grueling 12-hour round trip just to hold his wife's hand for 30 minutes. Their story of 50 years of marriage has touched millions and inspired an entire community to help.
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