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Young cardiac patient has plenty of heart

Three surgeries helped fix feisty 4-year-old's severe heart defect.

Krista Tynes holds both her twins at once for the first time since they were born prematurely on Feb. 24. Elius weighed 2.5 pounds at birth and his sister, Elexis, weighed just 2 pounds. Elexis had heart surgery on March 18 and the babies had to be in different rooms. The neonatal intensive care unit at SickKids has been helping tiny babies like these for 50 years.

Helping fragile newborns for 50 years

Milestones of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at SickKids, celebrating 50 years of...

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Battling cancer is tough for anyone. But imagine that you'rejust a little boy - or that little boy's mother. Hunter and his familyshared their lives, and story, with photographer Rick Eglinton.

Hunting for answers for childhood cancer Valerie Hauch

Hunter Kemp just turned 4, but already knows more than most adults about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and how important it is... Comment Count (1)

Mahmood prepares his own tea in the Wilkes Hall kitchen, as he does every morning before heading off to class.

Teen's cochlear implants make ‘world of difference' Jennifer Brown

Blind and deaf, Zeeshan Mahmood was isolated from the world around him. An operation at SickKids turned his life around.

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Dr. Christopher Forrest does mock surgery to show how the mono bloc fronto-facial advancement is performed. Staff practise on a fibreglass casting before the real surgery.

Rebuilding a face based on a 3D model Paul Dalby

3-D modelling helps train surgeons in complex facial surgeries.

Making the most of shortened lives Nicole Baute

Study aims to improve quality of life for kids and their families as they face advanced stages of cancer.

Unravelling the mysteries of autism Ashante Infantry

Mom feels experience with two autistic sons enriching and baffling.

Teen sports injuries keep orthopedic surgeon busy Paul Irish

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lucas Murnaghan makes sure he discusses injuries and their ramifications with athlete and parents

Helping fragile newborns for 50 years

Milestones of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at SickKids, celebrating 50 years of treating premature and critically...

Helping kids keep their vision Elvira Cordileone

Children with pediatric eye cancer come to SickKids from across Canada.

Hospital extends its reach through trio of websites Raveena Aulakh

SickKids sites answer questions, list research trial opportunities.

If Noah puts his heart into it, how many rocks will he find? Steven Pecar

Family of little boy who had heart surgery raises funds for hospital.

Young cardiac patient has plenty of heart Bill Taylor

Three surgeries helped fix feisty 4-year-old's severe heart defect.

Research helps keep teens in school Cynthia Vukets

SickKids scientists recommend a more active curriculum and increased support for mental health issues to lower dropout rate in...

Doctors target roots of childhood obesity Bill Taylor

Pediatrician studies how to prevent weight and nutrition problems in preschoolers.

My son keeps climbing mountains Lorraine Fedosoff

Adam Fedosoff's battle with cancer humbles his mother.

Tower pulls together scattered research Paul Irish

Researchers will be able to share ideas now that they are all in one building.