Pediatric Neurology

Son’s Rare Genetic Disease Brings out the Best in Marlis O’Brien

Marlis O'Brien relied on numerous organizations for guidance after her young son was diagnosed with a rare disease. That experience inspired her to volunteer and[...]

By In the Loop • October 4, 2018
Care Team, Minnesota Vikings Team Up to Make Young Patient’s Dreams Come True

Jaren Berg had seizures for three years before he was diagnosed with Long QT syndrome. Thanks to a recommendation by his care team, the young[...]

By In the Loop • August 30, 2018
Support and Hope For Families Facing Cancer

Receiving news that your child has cancer can be an isolating experience. That’s why the nonprofit Brighter Tomorrows, an organization that connects families affected by[...]

By In the Loop • September 21, 2017
Bear Hunt Reunites Young Cancer Patient and His Furry Friend

Social media can bring out the worst in people. But it can also bring out the best, as it did last week when it helped[...]

By In the Loop • March 28, 2017
Diagnosing the Canvas – Mayo Physician Offers New Diagnosis for Iconic Subject of Painting “Christina’s World”

Marc Patterson, M.D., recently diagnosed a patient he'd never met but had seen many times over the years. The patient, Anna Christina Olson, was the[...]

By In the Loop • June 7, 2016
The $1,700 Lemonade Stand

Sylvia Buchanan was around 4 years old when her parents, Debra and Chris, "noticed she couldn't pick up her left foot." That discovery started the[...]

By In the Loop • September 8, 2015
Ready for Tip-off

Read time: 2 minutes Sports provide a fertile field for comeback stories. And one recently told by Bismarck Tribune, is worth celebrating on the court[...]

By In the Loop • December 16, 2014