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Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
… medications to improve their heart function (such as cardiomyopathy) Patients with genetic disorders potentially … and limiting the cardiac testing and in person visits only for urgent evaluation. We continue to provide full-time … and my child’s risk of infection? Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 and there are no proven effective …
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Rylie’s story: Horseback riding a reality thanks to immunotherapy
… We love when parents tell us their child’s care success stories and this one is no different. Rylie’s mom … old. She had struggled with allergies her entire life: red eyes, constantly runny nose, breathing treatments, … but she loved it so much she dealt with the side effects. My husband and I asked her multiple times if she would like …
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Benign Skin Growths What are benign skin growths? Skin changes as you grow older and are exposed to sunlight, health conditions, trauma, and other environmental changes. Most people have some skin marks, such as freckles and moles. These may multiply or darken over time. Benign
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Cholesterol in the Blood Facts about cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your body. It helps your body make cell membranes, many hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in your blood comes from 2 sources: the foods you eat and
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Planning a Pregnancy If you're planning to become pregnant, taking certain steps can help reduce risks for both you and your baby. Good health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. The first few weeks of pregnancy are
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… we unfortunately also see an uptick in mosquito bites. Not only do mosquitos make our little ones miserable from all … may not find pleasing. It also can sting if it gets in the eyes, so care is needed when applying. Citronella Although … citronella is questionable as some studies show it provides only minimal protection and is not as nearly as effective as …
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… Histiocytosis is a rare blood disorder that most commonly shows up in children and is caused by an excess of … attack the skin, bones, lungs, liver, spleen, gums, ears, eyes and/or the central nervous system. This disease can … For those diagnosed with LCH, cells overproduce. They can accumulate in organs and result in a variety of symptoms. …
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Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in Children What is Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease in children? Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (or Perthes disease) is a rare hip condition that affects children. Over a number of years, the ball-shaped top of a child’s thighbone (femoral head) breaks down and
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Screening Tests for Common Diseases What is a screening test? A screening test is done to find possible health problems or diseases in people who don't have any symptoms of disease. The goal is to find a problem early enough to lower the risk for the disease . Or to find it early
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Kyphosis in Children What is kyphosis in children? Kyphosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It’s when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the upper back curve outward more than they should. A child with kyphosis has a back that is abnormally rounded or humpback. The