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Hypoglycemia in Children What is hypoglycemia in children? Hypoglycemia is when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is too low. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the brain and the body. The normal range of blood glucose is about 70 to 140 milligrams per deciliter (mg
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“Nobody is normal”: Savanna proves confidence is contagious
“Nobody is normal”: Savanna proves confidence is contagious Blog Colitis Gastroenterology (GI) Motility Clinic Reproductive Anomalies & Differences of Sex Development Clinic VATER syndrome Colorectal Clinic It’s a fact of life: Everybody goes to the …
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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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Getting back to active
Getting back to active Blog Chest Wall Deformities Pectus Excavatum Slipping Rib Syndrome Chest Wall Center Jillian Chloe Chloe was just a preschooler when her parents noticed their daughter’s chest appeared to cave inward. Chloe’s pediatrician diagnosed …
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A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell
A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell Blog Bone Marrow Transplant Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders In the heartwarming journey of Karma and Kiana, twin sisters with sickle cell disease, a …
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) What is a ventricular septal defect? A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect. This means that your baby is born with it. A VSD is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the 2 lower chambers of the heart (right and left
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Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia
Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia Blog Thalassemia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders “Thalassemia is part of who I am. It’s not a defining characteristic, but like most other people with this …
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Overview of Craniofacial Anomalies What are craniofacial anomalies? Craniofacial anomalies (CFA) are a variety of deformities in the growth of the head and facial bones. Anomaly is a medical term meaning different from normal. These abnormalities are present at birth (congenital)
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The Craniofacial Team When should my child see a craniofacial team? The best time for the first assessment of craniofacial abnormalities is within your child's first few weeks of life. The focus of the team visit is to help correct your child's medical problems and to ease
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Hemifacial Microsomia (HFM) in Children What is hemifacial microsomia in children? Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a congenital problem. This means that your child is born with it. In this condition, one side of your baby’s face is underdeveloped. (Hemi means half). HFM usually