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Posted by: Terence Truong, MD on Jun 18, 2026

A referral to a pediatric cardiologist can feel intimidating, but most children evaluated for heart concerns are healthy. Learn why kids are commonly referred, what tests may be performed, and how to prepare so you can feel informed and confident at your child’s appointment.

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Why Does My Child Keep Getting Urinary Tract Infections and How Can I Prevent Them?
UTIs are common in children and can be painful, but they’re often easy to treat when caught early. Learn the symptoms to watch for, simple habits that can help prevent infections, and when it’s time to see a pediatric urologist for further evaluation.
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Understanding Biliary Atresia: A Rare Pediatric Liver Disease

Biliary atresia is a rare but serious liver condition that affects babies in the first weeks of life. Learn the early warning signs, why prompt diagnosis is critical, how the Kasai procedure helps restore bile flow, and what families can expect from long-term care and treatment.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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A 2022 national survey found that 19.2% of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied during school, with 21.6% of those students being bullied online or by text. As a parent or caregiver, how can you recognize the signs and offer your child help? Read More

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Farms can be a fun and enriching place for kids, but they can also be dangerous. Discover key tips to help prevent injuries, from setting up safe play areas to supervising around animals and equipment. Keep your kids safe while they explore life on the farm. Read More

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Navigating Missing School for Mental Health Treatment

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Deciding when it’s okay to remove your child from class for a medical appointment can be even more difficult when they have had sporadic school participation for nearly a year because of the pandemic. Read More

How to Talk to Kids About Divorce

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Helping your child cope with divorce is not about having all the answers—it’s about being available, honest, and supportive. Read More

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Young athletes train long hours for their sport. In order to optimize that training, proper nutrition needs to be a regular component of their workout plan. A car needs fuel to run properly just as people need a healthful eating plan. Read More

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Is your athlete still struggling to breathe, even after using an inhaler? It might not be asthma. Learn how Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) mimics asthma symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and why speech therapy, not medication, is the key to relief. Read More

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Understanding the 4 Phases of Clinical Research

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Ever wonder how new treatments make it from the lab to your doctor’s office? Clinical research happens in four key phases, each designed to ensure safety, effectiveness, and long-term impact. Learn what each phase means and why they matter for medical advances. Read More

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Most parents feel overwhelmed and nervous to bring up transplant around others. It is important for caregivers to know that others want to help, but they cannot help if you do not let them know how. Read More