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Patient Story
Pediatric Colorectal Center Helps Patient Gain Independence and Confidence
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Pediatric-colorectal-center-helps-patient-gain-independence-and-confidenceBowel management is a subject that most 14-year-old boys can’t have a serious conversation about. But Mathew, a 14-year-old pediatric colorectal patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California, has the vocabulary to talk about his colorectal condition with poise and confidence.
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Patient Story
Jackie's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Jackie-Rare-Skin-DisorderAt the age of 10, Jackie was diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS), a rare disorder affecting skin and mucous membranes, with symptoms resembling a burn injury.
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Condition
Arthrogryposis Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/ArthrogryposisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating arthrogryposis, a rare muscle disorders that causes stiff joints and abnormal muscle development.
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Spinal Cord Injury
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Cord-InjurySpinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.
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News
A Major Research Project to Advance Regenerative Therapy for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Using Transgenic Stem Cells
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/11/Regenerative-Therapy-ResearchAnnouncing a cutting-edge gene and stem cell therapy research program to cure a rare skin blistering disorder.
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News
State of the Science Research Conference Serves as Incubator for Collaboration
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/State-of-the-Science-Research-ConferenceResearchers, surgeons and other leaders from across Shriners Children’s gathered in Atlanta for the sixth annual State of the Science conference with a special focus on muscle and bone health.
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Condition
Muscular Dystrophy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child with muscular dystrophy.
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Multiple Hereditary Exostosis Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Multiple-Hereditary-ExostosisShriners Children's specializes in providing world-class pediatric orthopedic care for children with rare bone disorders – like multiple hereditary exostosis.
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News
Finding Their Voice
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Finding-their-voiceOne of the hallmarks of Shriners Hospitals for Children is the staff ’s commitment to the overall well-being of our patients. For some patients with both orthopaedic and other conditions, as well as speech-related difficulties, that could mean something as significant as helping them learn to commun...
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News
Hospital Staff Find Creative Solution to COVID-19 Limitations
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Hospital-staff-find-creative-solution-to-COVID-19-limitationsEvery year, the Portland Shriners Hospital hosts an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) camp for patients who receive speech therapy services. The team of speech-language pathologists invites patients and families to a week-long event serving communication-specific needs in a group sett...