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Craniofacial Microsomia
Craniofacial microsomia is when part of a baby's face and or jaw is too small. Shriners Children's specialists treat this and related conditions such as microtia (small ear) and cleft lip and palate.
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Diastrophic Dysplasia
Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic condition that can cause dwarfism, where a child’s legs and arms do not grow and develop to the typical adult length.
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) affects the connective tissues, causing joints to become lax or unstable and abnormal skin elasticity. There are varying types. Shriners Children’s works to manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.
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T.A.R. Syndrome
Shriners Children physicians treat TAR syndrome, a rare disorder present at birth characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the bones of the forearms.
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Physicians Recognized as 'Top Doctors'
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Physicians-recognized-as-Top-DoctorsShriners for Children Medical Center physicians recognized in Los Angeles Magazine and Pasadena Magazine “Top Doctors” lists.
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What Patients Are Saying About the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital?
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/What-are-patients-saying-about-the-Salt-Lake-City-Shriners-HospitalA third party company, Press Ganey surveys patients after hospital visits to get honest and helpful feedback. The company provides the data on a quarterly basis to the hospital, and is presented confidentially.
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Surgical Tech Valued for Dependability, Commitment to Team
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Surgical-tech-valued-for-dependability-commitment-to-teamSurgical technician John Pa joined Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu more than 30 years ago, and every day he remains inspired by his job and ability to make a positive difference in kids' lives.
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Care From Routine to Rare
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Care-from-routine-to-rareOn a Tuesday afternoon late last year, Lindley Wall, M.D., checked on the progress of Chloe, a teenager whose broken arm she repaired after a tubing accident on the Lake of the Ozarks. A day later, J. Eric Gordon, M.D., charted the next steps in treatment for Camille.
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Kids Aren't Just Little Adults
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Kids-arent-just-little-adultsKids aren't just little adults, so when kids require medical care, it’s important that they identify providers who specialize in pediatrics. For any medical condition related to your child’s bones, muscles, or joints, you will want to consult an orthopaedist, particularly a pediatric orthopaedist.
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A Nurse's Reflections on 27 Years at the Boston Shriners Hospital
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/A-nurses-reflections-on-27-years-at-the-Boston-Shriners-HospitalCheryl Kelley, BSN, RN, perioperative services, Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston reflects on 27 years of service at the hospital.