A congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS) is a rare condition that changes how blood flows through a child’s liver. Learn the signs and symptoms, how doctors diagnose and treat CPSS, and why early detection can improve long-term health and development.
Learn how to identify, treat and prevent head lice in children. Discover common symptoms, effective treatment options, school guidance and when to contact your child's healthcare provider.
Screens are a big part of childhood, but books still play an important role in helping kids learn and grow. Discover simple, family-friendly ways to build a love of reading, create healthy screen habits, and encourage curiosity, creativity, and connection every day.
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When winter rolls around, it’s hard to keep kids active and engaged while staying warm inside. The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to have quality, creative playtime with kids.
So, it’s time to put down mobile devices and have some unplugged downtime. Read More
It’s been 30 years since World AIDS Day was started in 1988. It was used as a day to remember those who died of HIV/AIDS or an AIDS related illness, recognize those who were living with HIV, and to come together globally in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
In 2018, on this day the world continues to remember, recognize and come together for a common cause. Read More
Tis the season for giving! The holidays are a wonderful time to teach children the gift of giving. Teaching your kids about giving is a great way to encourage empathy, and show compassion for others. Here are some of our favorite giving opportunities for the holiday season. Read More
If you decide your child needs additional ankle support, the next question is whether bracing or taping is more beneficial. Individual preferences, circumstances and needs play a role in making that decision. Read More
Testicles are formed in the abdomen prior to birth and descend through the groin and into the scrotum during the course of the mother’s pregnancy. An undescended testicle is one that fails to descend into the scrotum prior to birth. Read More
Hirschsprung disease is a congenital malformation where the nerves and ganglion cells within the colon do not develop properly. This occurs in 1 out of 5,000 live births. Read More
It is expected that most children will return to typical functioning within 3-4 weeks following a concussion. A small portion of children can experience symptoms that continue for a longer duration. This is called Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS). Read More
Many medical conditions require treatment that can impact long term fertility and reproductive health. OTC is a procedure that may allow girls and young women the opportunity to have children later in life by removing and freezing ovarian tissue before these treatments start. Read More
