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Meet our 2025 Advocates! 
Next week, Boston Children’s is heading to Washington D.C. for Family Advocacy Day! We’re excited to team up with Children’s Hospital Association @speaknowforkids to meet with Members of Congress and advocate for public policy priorities that support children’s health. Stay tuned to our channel all week for inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and highlights fr
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Feeling the weight of another rainy weekend in Boston? 
The Boston Globe focuses on the reasoning behind why this dampening weather can change one's mood. Erica Lee, PhD, explains how this weather affects our mental health and what we can do about it. 
Rainy weekends got you down? You aren’t alone - The Boston Globe
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The recent run of downpours has dampened tee times, parades, and college graduations. But as the saying goes, a little rain never hurt anyone.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
When a rare form of brain inflammation called Rasmussen syndrome led June to experience more than 100 seizures a day, her mom brought her to our Neuroimmunology Center. Now, thanks to a live-changing surgery, June is seizure free!
“Princess June” reigns supreme over Rasmussen syndrome - Boston Children's Answers
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When Rasmussen syndrome led June to experience more than 100 seizures a day, her mom brought her to our Neuroimmunology Center.16 CommentsComment on Facebook
For newborns with serious congenital heart disease, care must go beyond the heart. It takes a coordinated team focused on both immediate needs and long-term development.
In this episode of Cardiac Conversations, our experts will share how they collaborate to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care for neonates. The Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital 
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With the right support, children with obesity can build confidence and lifelong wellness habits. Wondering how you can help support your child’s long-term health? Don’t miss our YouTube Live event tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET. We’re talking about childhood obesity, including what it means, how to talk to children about it, and ways families can manage the condition with care.
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The history of cystic fibrosis diagnosis
In 1955, Dr. Harry Shwachman, head of Boston Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, developed the first practical sweat test to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). It involved encasing the patient’s body in a plastic bag to collect sweat, then using the pictured device to measure levels of salt in the sample. Cystic fibrosis causes sweat to be 2-5 times saltier than average. The sweat test allowed for much simpler and earlier diagnosis of CF, crucial to effective treatment. A version of it is still the main diagnostic tool used today.
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