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Carter’s cranium remolding

December 27th, 2012 - 8:00 am

For Carter Schlink cranium remolding — and the colorful helmet that makes it possible — are a great fit. Continue reading →

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Ella Schultz: Thriving with Family and Medical Support

December 21st, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Ella’s medical condition requires the attention of numerous specialists at Mayo. But with their help, she is overcoming every challenge and thriving. Continue reading →

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Toddler diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor

December 18th, 2012 - 8:00 am

When a brain tumor unexpectedly appeared in 20-month-old Jayden Gonzalez, Mayo Clinic doctors responded quickly to remove the tumor and restore his health. Continue reading →

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Rare congenital subglottic stenosis treated with airway reconstruction surgery

December 17th, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Ryan Chubbuck was born with an extremely narrow airway, a life-threatening condition. An innovative airway reconstruction procedure has left Ryan, and his parents, breathing easy. Continue reading →

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Family gives up mashed potatoes in respect of toddler’s restrictive diet

November 23rd, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Shelby Birch’s whole family gave up mashed potatoes to help her with a diet that controls her seizures. Continue reading →

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Brain tumor surgery stops seizures

November 20th, 2012 - 8:00 am

Thorough evaluation at Mayo Clinic solved the mystery of why Emily Crawford was having seizures, and successful removal of a brain tumor stopped them from occurring. Continue reading →

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Any Parent’s Worst Nightmare

August 31st, 2012 - 9:13 am

When my husband and I found out we were going to have a baby, we were so excited. Little did we know of the journey baby Madison would take us on, and little did we know of the personal tragedy … Continue reading →

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Injured At Birth

August 8th, 2012 - 9:39 am

Most parents don’t like to see their child up in arms, but for Taylor Beauseau’s parents, that’s a beautiful thing Continue reading →

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Thumbs-Up After Successful Thumb Reattachment

March 15th, 2012 - 11:40 am

Anistasia Smith and her mother, Bridgette Grunewald, give a big thumbs-up to Brian Carlsen, M.D., and the team at Mayo Clinic who cared for the then 4-year-old in February 2011. Anistasia’s left thumb had been severed in a recliner chair. … Continue reading →

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Heart repair doesn’t slow baseball player for long

November 1st, 2011 - 9:19 am

Austin Adamson, 19, was a day away from having heart surgery that would require a median sternotomy – “cracking open” the sternum (breastbone) to reach the heart – when he learned he was a candidate for a less-invasive procedure at … Continue reading →

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