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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.
Mrs. Sassy Curls went from living independently to relearning basic tasks overnight after a Functional Neurological Disorder diagnosis. She now shares her journey to help others with invisible illnesses feel less alone.
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.
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.
A biotech company is preparing to test a revolutionary brain sensor that uses lab-grown neurons instead of metal electrodes, offering hope for treating conditions from stroke recovery to Parkinson's disease. Unlike traditional implants that damage brain tissue, this gentler approach could help millions suffering from neurological conditions.
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.
The FDA has accepted a groundbreaking treatment for Alexander disease for priority review, offering hope to families battling a rare neurological condition that has no approved therapies. If approved by September, zilganersen would become the first medicine ever available for this devastating illness.
A small Illinois farm sanctuary is giving a rescued beaver with balance problems a second chance at life. The little guy is thriving in his new home with a swimming pool, a turtle friend, and round-the-clock care.
Two UK organizations are joining forces to solve one of medicine's toughest challenges: getting treatments past the blood-brain barrier to fight neurological diseases. With over 40% of people worldwide living with brain conditions, this collaboration could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and brain cancers.
A neurologist in India drives to remote villages with free stroke and epilepsy care, breaking stigmas one patient at a time. Since 2013, her Neurology on Wheels program has screened 12,000 people across 44 villages.
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.
Medical experts just released breakthrough stroke guidelines that could help thousands more patients recover, including children getting specialized treatment recommendations for the first time. The updates expand the treatment window and give doctors new tools to save brain function in both young and older patients.
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.
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