700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD on Jun 17, 2025

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.

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Backyard Playsets: How to Keep Children Safe

Backyard playsets offer hours of fun, but without proper setup and supervision, they can lead to injury. Discover expert tips on choosing safe equipment, creating a secure play space, and preventing common hazards to keep outdoor play safe and enjoyable.

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Sunscreen and Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Summer fun is here, but are you protecting your child’s skin the right way? Discover essential sunscreen tips, safe application techniques, and extra sun protection strategies to keep your little one safe from harmful UV rays.

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Pediatric News You Can Use From America’s Largest Pediatric Hospital and Research Center

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 New, More Convenient Way to Treat Allergies

Apr 30, 2015

Spring is finally here – and so are the allergies! Allergies happen when the body’s immune system overreacts to something that’s usually harmless, like dust, pollen, pets with fur or foods. Read More

Transitioning to Adult Care

Apr 29, 2015

Transition is a hot topic in the medical field, especially when working with teens. So why is that? And what does that even mean? The teen years are a time of multiple transitions: from child to adult, learner to teacher, dependence to independence. Read More

What is a PED?

Apr 23, 2015

PED is defined as any substance taken in non-pharmacologic doses specifically for purposes of improving sports performance. The more common ones that you hear of are anabolic steroids, testosterone, Human growth hormone, creatine, and ephedrine. Read More

Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

Apr 20, 2015

In our last post on autism, we discussed why the diagnosis of autism has been on the rise over the past twenty years. During that same time period, researchers also began studying vaccines, because the number of children receiving vaccines was increasing. Read More

A Cure for Food Allergies? Not Just Yet.

Apr 16, 2015

In the United States, approximately 5-8% of all children have a food allergy. Any one of the parents of these children will tell you that they cannot wait for a cure. Food allergy reactions can occur after ingestion of just a trace amount of food. Read More

Cow's Milk Found in Online Breast Milk

Apr 06, 2015

The practice of buying and selling human breast milk over the Internet seems to be growing in popularity. Many parents turn to women who are willing to share extra breast milk. Read More

April is Autism Awareness Month

Apr 02, 2015

You may not be aware of it, but April is Autism Awareness Month. In fact, April 2nd is designated World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations. This day recognizes the increasing prevalence of autism around the world and its impact on families, schools and businesses. Read More

Are Laxatives Safe For Children?

Mar 17, 2015

While potential concerns have been raised about use of PEG 3350 in children, one must realize that refusing to use PEG 3350 laxatives due to a possible danger can result in the occurrence of a real known danger. Read More