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Muscle strain is the most common source of back pain in children and adolescents. Most strained muscles will heal on their own over time. But there are some instances when you should contact a healthcare provider right away.

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that stem from the spinal cord in the neck. If the nerves of the brachial plexus have been injured in a way that will not allow the damage to heal on its own, surgery may be necessary.

Dr. Nancy Rodig, medical director of the Kidney Transplant Program, explains what the process is l for a non-directed living kidney donation and facts about kidney donations.

Welcome to cooking class with the Endocrine Wellness Programs at Boston Children’s Hospital! Join us to discover easy, healthy recipes you can make in the comfort of your own home. Today, we’re making easy bagels, egg muffins, and tossed salad.

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that stem from the spinal cord in the neck. If the nerves of the brachial plexus have been injured in a way that will not allow the damage to heal on its own, surgery may be necessary.

El plexo braquial es una red de nervios que provienen de la médula espinal en el cuello. Si los nervios del plexo braquial se han lesionado de una manera que no permite que el daño sane por sí solo, puede ser necesaria una cirugía.

What is the brachial plexus? The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that stem from the spinal cord in the neck. Each nerve of the brachial plexus comes out of the spinal cord as a nerve “root.” These nerve roots divide and combine like subway…

In this episode of After the Diagnosis, Dr. Michael Rivkin, Dr. Christina Vanderpluym , and Jane Wade, LISCW, discuss pediatric stroke and recovery with the Neuroscience Family Advisory Council.

Understanding how a child with Down syndrome develops and learns is important to helping them reach their individual potential.

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that happens when a child is born with an extra chromosome. This added chromosome changes how the baby’s brain and body develop and leads to differences in physical, mental, and social development.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria. It spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Chronic, hard-to-manage headaches (those that last longer than three months) can affect many parts of a child or teen’s life. How does stress affect chronic headaches — and what tips can help manage both stress and headaches? Watch Boston Children’s…

Chronic, hard-to-manage headaches (those that last longer than three months) can affect many parts of a child or teen’s life. The good news: Lifestyle measures like a healthy diet, regular exercise, proper hydration, and other approaches can help…

Chronic, hard-to-manage headaches (those that last longer than three months) can affect many parts of a child or teen’s life. How can kids and their families manage chronic headaches while they’re in school? Watch Boston Children’s experts explain…

Migraine headaches can involve severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound. Learn how Miles, a Boston Children’s patient, got help managing his chronic migraine headaches.

Tension headaches can feel like a band tightening around the head and are often triggered by stress and muscle tension. Learn how Julianne, a Boston Children’s patient, got help managing her chronic tension headaches.