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Infantile Hemangiomas
Ninety percent of hemangiomas are not harmful during infancy; The other 10 percent may ulcerate or obstruct vital structures, such as the eyes or throat. Here, Dr. Arin Greene discusses management and treatment options.
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Stem cells and chronic lung disease
Researchers in Children’s Division of Newborn Medicine hope that an experimental approach involving stem cells will lead to a new therapy—but not in the way one might expect.
Genetics and congenital heart defects
Children’s is involved in the Bench to Bassinet Program, which aims to propel basic pediatric cardiac research toward clinical treatment.
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Trauma Program
Nearly 70% of injured Boston children come to Children’s, and in 2009, the hospital reached a milestone by admitting more than 1,200 injury patients. The program continues to grow as it adopts the newest and most efficient trauma care practices. |
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Pectus excavatum and carinatum
The chest wall deformities pectus excavatum and carinatum have incidences of approximately one in 500 and 1,500 respectively. Jay M. Wilson, MD, discusses the range of severity, available treatments and psychosocial impact of the condition.
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 Excess media use
increases’s a children’s risk of obesity, social isolation and attention problems, risky behaviors ranging from smoking to early sex, eating disorders, substance abuse and violence. |
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