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Posted by: Vidya Sivaraman, MD , Madison Hoenle on Sep 04, 2025

For kids with lupus, sunshine can mean more than summer fun, it can trigger painful flares. Discover why daily sun protection is essential and get practical tips to help your child stay safe, healthy, and active outdoors.

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One Patient's Story: Marfan Syndrome and Pregnancy
For women with Marfan syndrome, pregnancy can feel overwhelming and risky, but it’s not impossible. Follow one mother’s powerful journey through high-risk pregnancies, life-threatening complications, and the joy of raising two children. Her story offers hope, guidance, and encouragement to others facing the same challenges.
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What is Sickle-Cell Disease?

Sickle cell disease affects millions worldwide, causing painful complications and long-term health risks. From recognizing breathing symptoms to advocating for awareness and better care, discover how families and communities can support those living with SCD.

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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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Can You Be Cured of Congenital Heart Disease?

Oct 03, 2016

Congenital heart disease refers to abnormalities of the heart which have been present since birth. CHD is the most common birth defect, occurring in about 1 in every 100 births. Read More

Virtual Reality: Using Technology in Medical Treatment

Sep 28, 2016

A frequent routine. “Flash.” A small line of blood fills the piece of IV tubing before me. As a 28-year-old pediatric resident with hemophilia, I wake up fifteen minutes early every other day to mix my medicine and draw it into a syringe connected to an IV needle. Read More

Sclerotherapy: Using Minimally Invasive Technology to Treat Disease

Sep 26, 2016

Parents are understandably nervous when they learn their child has been diagnosed with a swelling or growth. Fortunately, many times the growth is not a cancerous life threatening tumor, but is instead a benign collection of abnormal blood vessels or fluid that is swelling and causing pain and Read More

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Cellular Therapy - Deconstructing a Bone Marrow Transplant to Cure Cancer

Sep 21, 2016

Over the past 40 years, carefully combining chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery has brought the overall cure rate for childhood cancer to nearly 80 percent. However, for many cancers, these conventional therapies have reached a plateau. Read More

Nasal Speech: What Parents Need to Know

Aug 22, 2016

We've all experienced an abnormally "nasal" sound to our voice when we have nasal congestion or large tonsils and adenoids. This is called hyponasal speech. In some cases the opposite may be true. Read More

Addiction, Motherhood and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Jun 30, 2016

When a woman is addicted or dependent on drugs and medications during pregnancy, her baby is at risk for being born dependent on those medications. As a result of the current opioid epidemic, an increasing number of babies are being born dependent on opiates. Read More

What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Jun 14, 2016

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a disease that affects mostly boys, causes progressive muscle weakness and gradually steals boys’ ability to walk. Who is affected? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked disease. Read More

Why Does My Child Have Bald Spots?

May 31, 2016

Hair loss in children can be caused by a number of issues including hair pulling, hormone imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies. If your child suddenly develops smooth, round, bald spots on their scalp and other parts of their body, they may have a condition called alopecia areata. Read More