When to consider a bone-anchored hearing system
Bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHS) are designed to help children with conductive or mixed hearing loss. In this video, Dr. Gi Soo Lee, associate in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement at Boston Children’s, answers key…
How do bone-anchored hearing systems work?
A bone-anchored hearing system is a type of hearing aid that transmits sound through a patient’s skull and into their inner ear. These highly specialized devices are a great alternative for children with hearing loss when traditional hearing aids…
What to expect from cochlear implants
Children with cochlear implants are able to participate in swimming, sports, and any other lifestyle activities they choose. And there’s no need for revision surgery: Once a child’s implant procedure is complete, the internal piece of their device…
Cochlear implant surgery
Cochlear implant surgery is a low-risk procedure that most children tolerate well. Often, children who have cochlear implant surgery are able to go home the same day. In this video, Dr. Aaron Remenschneider, neurotologist in the Department of…
Types of cochlear implants
At Boston Children’s, we offer a wide range of cochlear implants with various features and accessories designed to suit each child’s unique lifestyle. In this video, Dr. Aaron Remenschneider, neurotologist in the Department of Otolaryngology and…
When to consider cochlear implants
Cochlear implants can help children with hearing loss who aren’t able to benefit from traditional hearing aids or other surgical repairs. In this video, Dr. Aaron Remenschneider, neurotologist in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication…
How do cochlear implants work?
Sometimes, traditional hearing aids aren’t the right solution for children with hearing loss. Cochlear implants can give these children the ability to hear and access speech and music. But how do these devices work? In this video, Dr. Aaron…
Birth control misinformation
There is a lot of information out there about the risks and benefits of using different birth control methods. Some of it is accurate... but some isn’t.
What is birth control?
We use the term “birth control” or “contraception” when we are talking about preventing pregnancy — although certain forms of birth control can also be used for other purposes, such as treating common gynecological problems like heavy or painful…
Desinformación sobre los métodos anticonceptivos
Hay mucha información sobre los riesgos y beneficios de los distintos métodos anticonceptivos. Alguna es correcta, pero otra no.
¿Qué son los anticonceptivos?
Usamos el término “anticonceptivos” o “contracepción” cuando hablamos de prevenir el embarazo, aunque ciertos métodos anticonceptivos también pueden usarse con otros fines, como el tratamiento de problemas ginecológicos habituales como períodos…
What to expect from hearing aids for children
Hearing aids can help children with hearing loss lead happier lives. The right device can make it possible for a child to hear and communicate with teachers, family, and friends. And because children can choose their ear-mold colors and designs,…
Caring for children’s hearing aids
Hearing aids are a valuable tool that can help children with hearing loss develop communication skills. But it can take some time for children and families to adjust to wearing and caring for them. In this video, audiologist Heather Rauch, of the…
Choosing hearing aids for children
All hearing aids are not created equal. When it comes time to decide on the right hearing aid for a child, audiologists take many factors into account, such as a child’s age and the degree of their hearing loss. In this video, audiologist Heather…
How do hearing aids for children work?
Children need to hear 30,000 words a day to learn language. For many children with a diagnosis of hearing loss, pediatric hearing aids are crucial to achieving that goal. In this video, audiologist Heather Rauch, of the Department of Otolaryngology…
So much to celebrate
We have so much to celebrate this year, from groundbreaking fetal surgeries to life-changing gene therapies. That’s why we keep working around the clock with one common goal: to give children everywhere the chance for a healthy today — and tomorrow…
What are the symptoms of an ovarian cyst?
Most patients who have a cyst on their ovary don’t have any symptoms — you may not even know it’s there. However, the cyst may cause symptoms if it grows very large or heavy.
What is an ovarian cyst?
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in or on the ovary. These cysts are very common in adolescents, especially in those who have started their periods.
¿Cuáles son los síntomas de un quiste de ovario?
La mayoría de las pacientes que tienen un quiste en el ovario no tienen ningún síntoma; es posible que ni siquiera sepa que está ahí. Sin embargo, el quiste puede causar síntomas si crece mucho o es muy pesado.
¿Qué es un quiste de ovario?
Un quiste de ovario es un saco lleno de líquido que se desarrolla en o sobre el ovario. Estos quistes son muy comunes en las adolescentes, especialmente en las que han comenzado sus periodos menstruales.
Chef Sarah and Lincoln: Cooking up joy in the Innovation Kitchen
Lincoln is serving up smiles — and COOKIES! — thanks to his friends in our Innovation Kitchen. He and his family are filling their days with fun activities around the hospital while he waits for a heart transplant. Big thanks to our own Chef Sarah,…
Meet Dr. Anne Hseu
Dr. Anne Hseu always knew she wanted to go into medicine. And during her pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital, she realized she’d found her home. Though she loves treating patients clinically, Dr. Hseu’s favorite place…
¿Qué es la anorexia nerviosa?
La anorexia nerviosa es un trastorno alimenticio. Las personas con anorexia nerviosa suelen perder peso y/o tienen dificultad para aumentar de peso. También restringen la cantidad de calorías, los tipos de alimentos que ingieren y hacen mucho…
Understanding endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure (EVAC)
Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure (EVAC) is a nonsurgical endoscopic procedure that can help avoid open surgery and help allow the esophagus to heal after injury. In Boston Children’s Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, our skilled clinicians…
Understanding endoscopic incisional therapy
Endoscopic incisional therapy is an advanced endoscopic approach used to treat esophageal strictures that recur after initial treatment. Research at Boston Children’s suggests that endoscopic incisional therapy can be a safe and effective treatment…