Patient Spotlight
Children's National Medical Center treats and heals children locally, nationally and globally. The following stories highlight a few of our patients who found hope at Children's National.
Stephen's Story
Name: Stephen
Age: 11 Years
Condition: Isovaleric Acidemia (IVA)
Stephen Monaco was like most developing toddlers, always active and playing. No one knew that he was born with a hereditary metabolic disorder called Isovaleric Acidemia (IVA) that would change Stephen’s life and the lives of his family members forever.
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Positively IMPACTing Children Living with Asthma
Imani's Story
Like the other 6 million children in the United States with asthma, 8-year-old Imani Carballo and his family have been doing their best to cope with the disease.
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Taking research from bench to bedside in tug-of-war with NF
Meghan's Story
When Maggie and Steve Presing’s pediatrician noticed light brown spots on their baby, Meghan, there was no way for these new parents to know what they had in store.
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