Tammy, the mother of a young adult with narcolepsy, opens up about adjusting expectations in the busy teen years. This includes discovering the importance of quality over quantity when it...
As a young adult with narcolepsy, Hero understands first-hand the challenges and strains it can put on someone’s friendships and social life. Discover her honest, heartfelt advice about prioritizing relationships...
While growing up, Lindsay watched her family members being cared for at Boston Children’s which inspired her to become a nurse. Today, Lindsay fosters strong relationships with patient families in...
Retinal gene therapy and special sunglasses help Aiden finally enjoy the outdoors. Watch how the ophthalmology team at Boston Children’s helps him manage extreme sensitivity to light — caused by...
Boston Children’s cardiovascular, esophageal, and airway specialists explain what a vascular ring is, the symptoms parents should look for, and the importance of scheduling a medical appointment if those symptoms...
Naomi Crilley, a physician assistant at Boston Children’s Vascular Ring and Airway Compression Program, explains the different types of tests a child might need before vascular ring surgery.
The Vascular Ring & Airway Compression Program team explains how your child will benefit from care by specialists from across Boston Children’s as well as frequent follow-up examinations.
Boston Children’s Vascular Ring and Airway Compression Program team reviews why surgery is almost always a necessity and what a patient can expect from their individualized treatment plan.
Boston Children’s surgeons Christopher Baird and Benjamin Zendejas-Mummert explain how a right aortic arch with aberrant subclavian and left ligamentum suppresses the esophagus and airway — and they detail how...
