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International Symposium Explores New Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
Interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons from throughout the United States, North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia will gather at Columbus Childrens Hospital from June 28-30, 2006, for the inaugural International Symposium on the Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart
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Vaginal Agenesis: What Is It?
Agenesis is a medical word that means a body part never formed before birth. The term vaginal agenesis means that the female does not have a vagina because it never formed. Vaginal agenesis affects about one in every 5,000 females.
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Turner Syndrome: Unique as a Butterfly
Turner Syndrome is a genetic condition, a difference in the number or type of sex chromosomes, in those assigned female at birth.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Designated Translational Research Center in CF Foundations National Clinical Trials Network
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been selected to serve as one of 13 special translational research centers in a network of 77 clinical trial sites that are part of the Therapeutics Development Network (TDN) of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.The translational research centers will lead the newest
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Everything You Need to Know
If your child starts coughing persistently, experiences difficulty breathing or if the cough is followed by vomiting or the classic “whooping” noise, seek medical care immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing severe complications.
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5 Tips for Swimming Pool Safety
Planning a pool day with the kids? Before you dive in, brush up on these 5 essential tips to help prevent drowning and keep your little ones safe while they splash and play.
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Anencephaly
Anencephaly is a condition present at birth that affects the formation of the brain and the skull bones that surround the head. Anencephaly results in minimal development of the brain. Often, the brain lacks part or all of the cerebrum. There is no cure or standard medical treatment for anencephaly.
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Laryngomalacia
Laryngomalacia literally means “Soft Larynx”. It is caused by floppiness of the laryngeal tissues above the vocal cords (the supraglottic larynx).
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Recognizing Congenital Muscular Torticollis in Your Newborn
If an infant consistently holds his or her head turned or tilted to one side more than the other, however it could be a sign of a condition called congenital muscular torticollis.