When you hear the words clinical research, you might picture something scary or confusing. Many parents do. Clinical research is simply a way for medical providers and researchers to learn what treatments work best for children and adults. Our experts look at some common myths and set the record straight.
A groin bulge can be alarming—but inguinal hernias are common in children and highly treatable. Learn what causes them, what parents may notice, why repair is recommended, and the warning signs that mean you should seek emergency care.
Kinesiology tape is everywhere in youth sports—but does it actually help? Learn what KT tape is used for, what the research says, when it’s not a good idea, and how to decide if it’s a safe, supportive option for your child’s aches or injuries.
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When people say it takes a village to raise a child, it really does! Support systems play a vital role in your child's mental and physical health as they grow. Read More
Medical terms can be difficult for children and their families to understand, especially when simple, everyday words like acute and chronic seem to lose their meaning. Fortunately, the definitions for these three categories of pancreatitis can be simplified. Read More
The team works together with your family to meet your individual needs. At the end of your visit, you will have a clear plan of care determined by your providers and reviewed by the nurse clinician upon your departure from clinic. Read More
Epilepsy is a condition where a person has recurrent seizures, or abnormal surges in brain electrical activity, from an irreversible cause. About 1 in every 26 people will have epilepsy at some point in their lives. Read More
There can be many differences in how the kidneys develop and where they are located. There are two main groups of kidney abnormalities: how the kidney develops within the womb and differences in shape and location. Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States. Learn 10 things you should know about sickle cell disease. Read More
While it may seem harmless to eat a single chip, these contain two of the hottest peppers in the world. The immediate effects felt after eating the chip come from the presence of capsaicin and can lead to dangerous side effects. Read More
We’ve all seen the over-the-counter oral cough & cold and allergy medicines that contain phenylephrine. This ingredient is in many of these medications have been around since the early 1970s and has been touted to be effective at helping our stuffy noses when we get sick with a cold. Read More
