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PCH - Return-to-Play for Athletes with SCD-Predisposing Genetic Heart Diseases: Who Says That They Can’t Play Anyway? - Michael Ackerman, MD, PhD
At the end of this virtual presentation, participants should be able to: Assess the past and present expert opinion guidelines regarding competitive sports participation for patients with a sudden cardiac death (SCD)-predisposing genetic heart disease (GHD) Examine the data that
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COVID-19 What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infectious disease that most often causes a respiratory illness. You may hear it called COVID or coronavirus disease 2019. It's caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. There are many types of coronaviruses. They are a common cause of
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Precocious Puberty What is precocious puberty? Puberty that happens early is called precocious puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity develop too soon. This includes breast growth, pubic hair, and voice changes. These are known as secondary sexual
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Psoriasis What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes inflamed, red, raised areas of skin (plaques). The plaques itch and can be painful. The condition most often occurs on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. What causes psoriasis
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Congenital Limb Difference in Children What is a congenital limb difference in children? A congenital limb difference is when an arm or leg doesn’t form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The baby is born with the difference. What causes a congenital limb difference in a
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PCH - Shared Struggles Stories from Parents and Pediatricians Caring for Children with Serious Illnesses: The Grand Rounds Edition - Dr. Barry Markovitz & Ann Schrooten
Meet the presenters: Barry Markovitz, MD, MPH, has served as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles since 2018, providing administrative and clinical leadership in alignment with the institution’s mission, vision
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Psychological Complications of Chronic Illness Being a teen is stressful, even when healthy. Chronic illness at this age can make it even harder. The illness, treatment, and hospital stays all magnify worries about how a teen looks. They interfere with becoming independent. And
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Molluscum Contagiosum in Children What is molluscum contagiosum in children? Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin disease that causes small pink or skin-colored bumps on your child’s skin. It is not harmful and usually does not have any other symptoms. The virus is inside the
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a much more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It may affect people of childbearing age. It’s a severe and chronic health condition that needs