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Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic London Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas

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http://www.clevelandclinic.org/
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Hospitals and Health Care
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10,001+ employees
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Cancer Care, ObGyn & Women's Health, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, Opthalmology, Digestive Disease, Orthopaedics & Rheumatology, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Respiratory, Head & Neck, Urology & Kidneys, Heart & Vascular, Wellness, and Neurological

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  • Repeated head trauma has been linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, but doctors still lack reliable tools to diagnose the condition in living patients. Researchers say finding and validating biomarkers for CTE is a critical next step toward earlier detection, better treatment and improved understanding of the disease. Learn more about the research priorities shaping the future of CTE care: https://cle.clinic/4ulKyjT

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  • After enduring two open-heart surgeries and surviving two strokes, 8-year-old Geno continues to persevere. “Even after going through so much, his defaults are still joy and curiosity,” says Geno's mom, Adrienne Mueller. Before Geno was born, an ultrasound showed he had complete heart block and hydrops fetalis, a serious condition that causes abnormal fluid buildup in multiple areas of the fetus’s body, leading to severe swelling. After he was born, Geno required a pacemaker at 3 months old and would later undergo two open-heart surgeries to address mitral valve dysfunction, which were performed by pediatric and congenital heart surgeon Dr. Hani Najm. Geno's complex heart condition also put him at a higher risk of stroke, something seen more often in children who have congenital heart conditions. Because of this, he had two strokes before turning 8. His second one, occurring at age 7, required a thrombectomy to remove the blood clot that caused it.  “Time is brain when it comes to stroke, and because Geno’s family acted so quickly, he got the appropriate care in time and has almost no deficits remaining,” says Geno’s pediatric stroke neurologist Dr. Kriti Bhayana. “If someone suddenly experiences balance problems, vision changes, facial drooping on one side, weakness in an arm or leg, or slurred speech – it’s important to call 911 right away. While we’re generally good at spotting these symptoms in adults, it’s crucial to remember that – even though strokes are rarer in children – they can happen, especially in kids with complex congenital heart conditions or a family history of clotting disorders, and among other signs, these signs apply to them, too,” says Dr. Bhayana. After overcoming so much medically, Geno, now in the second grade, still embraces a challenge and confidently says math is his favorite subject. He’ll continue to be closely monitored and remain on medications to keep his heart stable and minimize his risk of another stroke.  “Even though I’ve been through some tough things, I’ve just kept going. Facing and getting through hard times makes you that much stronger and braver,” says Geno. More: https://cle.clinic/4wCT5Ap

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