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Texas Children’s Hospital uses new enzyme therapy to cure a rare neurological disorder

An extremely rare neurological disorder called aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) — a condition that prevents the brain from producing dopamine and serotonin, the essential chemicals for controlling movement, mood and basic nervous system functions — was once thought to be untreatable.
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Surviving Disruption in Health Care

Health care providers must draw lessons from the core capabilities of successful companies in the internet economy.
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Via Christi St. Francis pioneers new minimally invasive heart procedure

Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita has become the first site in Kansas to perform a new procedure as part of the JOURNEY IDE clinical trial, aimed at treating severe aortic regurgitation.
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences performs state’s first minimally invasive heart surgery

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) performed the state’s first minimally invasive procedure to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation, a life-threatening condition caused by a leaky heart valve.
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FAQ | Next Generation Leaders Fellowship | Center

Answers to frequenly asked questions for the AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship are provided along with The John A. Hartford Foundation Age-Friendly Health Systems Cohort Scholarship.
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Innovative ultrasound technology is ‘game-changer’ for rural Vermont hospital

North Country Hospital launched a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) initiative in 2024 to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.
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TeamSTEPPS Success Stories

Each TeamSTEPPS Success Story provides insights into the approaches and goals that shaped the journey, includes information on actions taken and outcomes measured, and shares recommendations for success from diverse TeamSTEPPS perspectives.
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Houston, we have a solution: NASA and Fred Hutch team up for stellar cancer care

Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, Wash., embraced the otherworldly aspects of cancer treatment by partnering with the one and only NASA to launch a new, space-centric program for cancer patients.
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Robots, dogs and Legos help kids cope during hospital visits

Robin — an interactive, human-assisted robot — is an innovative tool that’s helping make hospital visits less stressful for pediatric patients at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center.
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Age-Friendly Health Systems | Center

AHA and partners provide transformational insights, ideas and actions for addressing the unique care needs of older adults.