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Dandy-Walker Syndrome
Dandy-Walker Syndrome (DWS) is a congenital condition where the cerebellum does not develop normally. The cerebellum is an area at the back of the brain that controls movement and balance. With DWS, parts of the cerebellum may never develop, may be very small, or may become filled with fluid.
Condition
Astrocytoma (aka Glioma)
Astrocytoma is a type of tumor that can grow in the brain or spinal cord. It can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, or other treatments depending on the type of tumor.
Article
Common Terms
You are going to hear a lot of medical jargon in the NICU. You can always ask question but this list of common terms will be a great guide to reference during your stay.
News
More Than a Cold, Doctors Warn of a Common Respiratory Illness in Children
Like most moms, Shanisty Ireland had dealt with many bugs being passed between her three children. Last winter, she thought her newborn, Adam, had the same cold that had caused her older children to cough and sniffle.
Blog
Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: Not One-Size-Fits-All
For as much as we think we know about Down syndrome, there is still more and more that we are learning. In fact, we are sometimes explaining things to families at the same time we are learning them.
Blog
Car Seat Rules Are Changing-What You Need To Know
There is nothing more overwhelming to a newly pregnant woman than walking into a baby super store. I like shopping, but I was on the verge of a full- blown panic attack when I went to register for my first child and the woman behind the counter handed me a folder of everything you
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Lactation During a Formula Shortage
The recent formula shortage is undoubtedly putting stress and panic into the minds of parents with babies who already feel the stress of caring for a newborn. Parents who are exclusively providing human milk are encouraged to continue breast/chestfeeding as well as pumping to protect and sustain their supply.
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Kids and Self-Injury: What Parents Need to Know
Self-injury is the act of physically hurting oneself without the intent to die. It is a sign of emotional distress and indicates a person has a lack of healthy coping skills. The most common forms of self-injury are cutting, burning, or scratching the skin and bruising the body tissue.
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Food Sensitivity Tests: The Pitfalls of Home Testing Kits
At-home tests are being marketed as a convenient way to determine food sensitivity. Read what our allergy expert has to say about what these tests can and can't do.
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Pancreas Care
Our center provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients suffering from diseases of the pancreas. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on treating the patient as a whole to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life.