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Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children What is rhabdomyosarcoma in children? Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that should grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control voluntary muscle movements. These are movements we can control. This rare cancer is
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Understanding Risks of a Multiple Pregnancy Why is a multiple pregnancy a concern? A multiple pregnancy means being pregnant with more than one baby. It is often a happy event for many couples. But multiple pregnancy has higher risks for complications. The most common problems
Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Fellowship
The Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) Fellowship began in July 2016. PAG is a specialty committed to the evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care of gynecologic problems in infants, children and adolescents. This fellowship is a two-year program. The program includes the
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We provide comprehensive evaluation for ADHD for children under the age of 7, as well as for older children who have co-occurring complex medical needs or genetic conditions. We collaborate across medical specialties to diagnose and treat ADHD and related conditions. Our clinical
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Allergy Overview What are allergies? Allergies are due to a problem with the body's immune system. Most allergic reactions happen when the immune system reacts to a false alarm. Normally the immune system attacks harmful things, such as viruses or bacteria. But sometimes it
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Supporting Your Child with a Mental Health Condition Mental health conditions don’t discriminate. They can affect anyone at any age—and when your child is the one diagnosed, it can bring up a lot of emotions. You might feel sad, confused, overwhelmed, or helpless. Know that these
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Fractures in Children What is a fracture in a child? A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it is either open or closed. Open fracture. The bone breaks through the skin. Or the skin has a deep wound that exposes the bone. Closed fracture
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Meckel Diverticulum What is Meckel diverticulum? Meckel diverticulum is a small pouch in the lower wall of the small intestine. The normal intestine does not have a pouch. It’s near where the small and large intestines meet. The pouch is left over from when your child’s digestive
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Congenital Hypothyroidism in Children What is congenital hypothyroidism? When the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone, it's called hypothyroidism. Congenital hypothyroidism is when the disorder is present in a baby at birth. If not treated, it can lead to serious
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Preventing Falls in Children Falls are the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for young children. Falls cause more open wounds, fractures, and brain injuries than any other cause. Most falls happen at home. But the playground is another spot for spills