As a senior at Field High School, Delaney Streby discovered a large lump on her neck, which prompted a referral to pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Mamatha Kambalapalli, who leads the Pediatric Thyroid Program at Akron Children’s. “Initially my primary care doctor thought it might be due to swollen lymph nodes,” Delaney said. Dr. Kambalapalli ordered an […]
New Diabetes and Endocrinology medical director Dr. Naveen Uli’s superpower is helping kids be kids
Dr. Naveen Uli pursues his life just as his heroes’ “Green Revolution” Norman Borlaug and former President Lyndon B. Johnson did: with passion for his work and compassion for his fellow man — or kids, in Dr. Uli’s case. In fact, he defines success by his ability to reduce the burden of diabetes and other […]
Magnetic growth rods help stabilize scoliosis for Suffield 3rd grader
Patrick Carr is no stranger to doctors or to Akron Children’s for that matter. Born with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes him to develop benign tumors in various areas of his body, he sees specialists in neurology, endocrinology and cardiology, and recently he added orthopedics to the mix. It was in 2018 at an […]
Beeghly campus features new outpatient space in Building A
Families who see specialists at Akron Children’s Beeghly campus will find newly expanded outpatient space in Building A on their next visits. The newly completed 9,300 square feet at the hospital, located at 6505 Market St., features 20 exam rooms, three assessment rooms and staff work space. There is also a room set up for […]
Kids and Diabetes: Snack Hacks to Reverse Your Child’s Low Blood Sugar
Diabetes can be full of ups and downs – literally. While blood glucose levels can rise, they also can come crashing down. And when they go down too low, your child may experience low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. If this serious condition is not treated, it can worsen and cause your child to pass out. […]
Up in the Air about Flying with Your Child with Diabetes? Read These Tips.
May is the month when many families start thinking about summer vacation. If you’re dreaming of California, Disney World or another distant locale, you may opt to fly. But then, chances are you’ll start wondering about how you’ll manage your child’s diabetes in transit. Air travel with a family in tow can be both fun […]