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The Right Hospital for a One-in-a-Billion Child
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Jaylene was born with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS), a rare genetic condition. She had a near-total pancreatectomy at 9 weeks old.
Focal vs. Diffuse Patients: Comparing Outcomes
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Researchers at CHOP’s HI Center conducted a study comparing the clinical features, treatments and short-term outcomes of children with HI who underwent pancreatectomies.
Clinician’s Tip: Oral Feeding in Children with HI and BWS
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An infant with hyperinsulinism (HI) and Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) faces unique challenges with oral feeding.
Pilot Study: Investigational Drug Shows Promise for Diffuse HI Patients
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CHOP has found that an investigational drug could point to the first potential medical treatment for children with a type of HI.
Diffuse Disease Treated Without Surgery
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Naomi was finally diagnosed with diffuse congenital hyperinsulinism after nine months of improper treatment.
Pilot Study: Investigational Drug Shows Promise for Diffuse HI Patients
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CHOP has found that an investigational drug could point to the first potential medical treatment for children with a type of HI.
A Grandfather’s Love Will Help Many HI Patients
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There is no doubt that Oliver Fallon is one of the lucky ones — if you can call getting a rare disease like congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) lucky.