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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.
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Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Children What is iron-deficiency anemia in children? Anemia is a common health problem in children. The most common cause of anemia is not getting enough iron. A child who's anemic doesn't have enough red blood cells or enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis in the Newborn What is necrotizing enterocolitis in the newborn? Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious, life-threatening illness in newborns. It happens when tissue in the large intestine (colon) gets inflamed. This inflammation damages and kills
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Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
… medications to improve their heart function (such as cardiomyopathy) Patients with genetic disorders potentially … DiGeorge Syndrome) Should I come for follow up visits with my cardiologist for ongoing management of my CHD during the … 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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Overview of Obesity Facts about obesity Overweight and obesity together make up one of the leading preventable causes of death in the U.S. Obesity is a chronic disease that can seriously affect your health. Overweight means that you have extra body weight. Obesity means having a
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Scars What is a scar? A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin. A scar is often made of fibrous tissue. Scars may be formed for many different reasons. They may be due to infections, surgery, injuries, or inflammation of tissue. Scars may
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Obesity in Children and Teens What is obesity in children and teens? Obesity is when a person has too much body fat. Without treatment, obesity can become a serious, long-term disease. What causes obesity in a child or teen? In many ways, childhood obesity is a puzzling disease
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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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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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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 …
