From lab to pharmacy shelf, every new treatment goes through rigorous testing before earning FDA approval. Learn how clinical trials work, the four phases of research, and why each step is essential to ensuring safe, effective medical breakthroughs.
Adolescence is a dynamic, fun, and stressful period where kids transition from childhood to adulthood. Adolescence is broken into three stages: early, middle, and late adolescence. While these stages are common for all teens, each person experiences them in their own way.
It is fairly common for children to experience some pain from ages 8-16 while they are growing. Sometimes this is just pain that is of no real concern and does not limit a child’s function or activity, but in some situations, this can be more of a problem. Often times children who are more active and participate in regular sport suffer the most.
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Your care team has recommended a bowel management week, but what exactly is bowel management and what can you expect during that week? Bowel management is a 7-10 day medication manipulation program that helps patients establish better stooling patterns to help them get rid of stool accidents. Read More
Many people associate back pain with the adult and elderly population. As it turns out, back pain in children and adolescents is common, and can be a real stressor to children and parents alike. Low back pain can prevent kids and teens from important daily activities such as carrying a book bag, participating in sports, and enjoying other activities that bring them joy. Read More
As adolescents move into young adulthood, they take on increasing responsibility for managing their own health care. By teaching your teen the necessary skills over time, this new responsibility will feel less overwhelming, and your teen will be one step closer to “adulting.” Read More
Environmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the workers who make sure health care facilities are kept clean, sanitary, and safe. Read More
Data suggests that natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity causing more destruction than at any other time in recorded history. Floods and flash floods are among the most frequent and impactful disasters in the United States. Read More
Babies and young children spend much of their time in their nursery or bedroom - sleeping, playing, and exploring - so let’s make sure the nursery/bedroom is a safe place. Read More
Defiant behavior among toddlers and young children is a normal phase of child development. Children might throw temper tantrums or have rapid mood changes Read More
Providing human milk can be challenging, especially in the early weeks. Whether you are breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or pumping milk to feed your baby in a bottle it is important to have people who support you in your decision. Read More
