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Ear deformities in newborns and ear molding
… ear molding Blog Ear Deformities Ear Molding ENT Why does my child’s ear look different? The formation of an ear is a … can be seen in approximately 1/3 of the cases. Will my child be able to hear normally? Many patients with … if applied during the first 1-2 weeks of life; however, success can be seen if treating before 12 weeks of age. Older …
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Labor What is labor? Labor is when the uterus contracts again and again to help the cervix open (dilate) and to thin (efface). The contractions get stronger with time. This causes the fetus to move through the birth canal. Labor usually starts 2 weeks before or after the
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Vaccines and kids: What parents should know
… Vaccines and kids: What parents should know Blog Vaccination … about vaccines, and what she wants caregivers to know. My child is healthy. Why do they need vaccines? The diseases …
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Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Treatment for Children with Food Allergies
… Allergies Blog What are food allergies? Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system mistakes a food as … OIT as soon as they start eating solid foods. What can my family expect during treatment? Treatment usually begins … It is very important to be consistent. What happens after my child reaches their maintenance dose? Eventually, your …
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury What is an acute spinal cord injury (SCI)? The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is due to a traumatic injury. The injury may cause a bruise (contusion)
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Brain Tumors in Children What are brain tumors in children? A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. The main parts of the brain are: Cerebrum. This is the front of
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The truth about vaping and teens
… pens, and lipstick. E-cigarette companies have been successfully advertising to preteens and adolescents by using … amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Addiction can occur quickly, even within days to weeks of intermittent … risk for developing COVID-19 infection. How can I help my teen quit e-cigarettes? Make a pledge to keep your home …
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Protect your child’s hearing this Fourth of July
… of short duration (usually less than one second) that occurs suddenly and ends quickly – such as a firework … healthy hearing. What type of hearing protection should my child use? There are two main types of hearing protection …
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Lauren’s Story
… in 6th grade, I was diagnosed with scoliosis. At the time, my curve was only about 32 degrees. A few years went by and I could see the curve in my spine was getting worse, but I did not want to face the …
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He’s a survivor
… Blood Disorders Survivorship Teenagers Cancer In 2016, Sammy was 16 years old and on spring break in California … cancer. And the family had to return home immediately so Sammy could be at the hospital in Phoenix the next day. “That …
