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The University of Minnesota has been surveying and examining wastewater in various counties across Minnesota in order to determine the rate at which COVID is declining. This has become a more...

Paul Orchard, MD, has pioneered the use of life-saving gene therapy for the fatal disease metachromatic leukodystrophy. Since this therapy's development, it's been used on multiple patients and Dr....

As we approach a new academic year, the Department of Pediatrics has selected another group of Pediatric Chief Residents. To see the upcoming year's information and future selections, view the list...

Elsie and her twin brother, Ethan, were born October 2021, but after a couple of weeks at home, Elise started become jaundice and was referred to M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital.

Because of the Vivian Act that was passed, Minnesota is now the first state to start universal screening for congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) in all newborn infants. This article highlights the work...

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity rates in children. In this article, Aaron Kelly, PhD sits down with an interviewer to discuss current childhood...

An Alabama family with three children that all have rare diseases have found the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital as a place that they can call home when needed. This article highlights...

February 28th is Rare Disease Day and to help raise awareness of rare diseases and their impacts on patients and their families, Dr. Paul Orchard sat down to answer questions about rare diseases and...

The COVID-19 pandemic has continually had a large impact on the people that are incarcerated due to the lack of available resources. Rebecca Shlafer and colleagues are working to improve vaccine and...

A KARE 11 investigation recently highlighted the use of restraints and shackles on pregnant women in custody. This investigation came to light after one woman, Sara, who was placed on a 36 hour hold...