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Posted by: Vidya Sivaraman, MD , Madison Hoenle on Oct 28, 2025

Lupus care is a team effort. From rheumatologists to social workers, learn how experts — and families — work together to help children manage lupus and thrive.

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Scoliosis: Is the Curve in Your Child's Spine Normal?
Scoliosis is defined as curvature in the spine greater than 10 degrees. Scoliosis is a relatively common condition that causes the spine to curve and rotate into a C or S shape instead of a straight line.
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Lupus: Frequently Asked Questions
There are different types of lupus: skin only, systemic (affecting multiple organs), drug induced.

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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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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

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

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

3 Things Women With Congenital Heart Disease Should Know About Pregnancy

Mar 05, 2015

Today, we expect that most children treated for congenital heart disease will survive to adulthood and lead a full adult life. That means more women with congenital heart disease are interested in pregnancy than ever before. Read More

Why I Vaccinate: A Nurse's Perspective

Feb 18, 2015

It is my sincere hope, as both a mother and a nurse that no child ever suffers or dies from a preventable disease. That is why I choose vaccination. Read More

Common Misconceptions of Life After Heart Surgery

Feb 13, 2015

Heart surgery can be a very scary experience for both parents and children. You most likely have questions about how surgery will affect your child’s everyday life. Here are some of the most common misconceptions – and truths – about heart surgery. Read More

What We Wish “Grey’s” Knew About 22q

Feb 09, 2015

On the latest episode of the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy (ABC), a fetal surgeon and her surgical fellow discuss a case in which a pregnant woman has had multiple stillbirths. Read More

When a Seizure Isn’t Epilepsy

Jan 05, 2015

When a child falls down and starts jerking their body, most people assume that the child is having an epileptic seizure. But sometimes this is not the case. Children can have events that look like seizures but actually are non-epileptic events. Read More