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Seizures and Epilepsy
Has your child had a seizure or been diagnosed with epilepsy? This information will give you a basic understanding of your child’s condition.
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Seizure Information for Parents
Your child had a seizure. What do you do now? Learn more about safety, treatment and tips on living with seizures and epilepsy.
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Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Vessels
Congenitally corrected transposition of the great vessels (CCTGA; l-TGA) is an uncommon congenital heart abnormality, where the receiving chambers (atria) are connected to their opposite pumping chambers (ventricles) because the ventricles are switched from their normal anatomic positions.
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Giant Neck Mass
A giant neck mass is an abnormal growth of the neck. There are two different types of masses including cervical teratomas and lymphatic malformations. The cause of it is unknown, but it can be treated.
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"To the Bone" and Eating Disorder Treatment: Did Netflix Get it Right?
The Netflix movie To the Bone portrays a semi-autobiographical story about a 20-year-old girl named Ellen and part of her journey through recovery from an eating disorder, Anorexia Nervosa. Overall, this movie seeks to raise awareness about something that doesn’t get enough discussion. But in doing so, it raises many questions.
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Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumor
The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. This system is responsible for sending, receiving and processing information throughout your body, controlling how your body functions. When tumors grow in the central nervous system, they can cause significant symptoms.
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Play Strong
Play Strong is a 12-week, medically supervised wellness program for youth ages 5–17. Twice-weekly small-group sessions use games and guided exercise to boost strength, balance, endurance, confidence and social connection. Doctor referral required.
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Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children: What Parents Need to Know
As the seasons change, we often see a rise in respiratory infections among children. One such infection that has been making the rounds is community-acquired pneumonia, usually caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
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Ewing Sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma is a type of bone or soft tissue cancer. It is the second most common tumor of the bone and affects children and young adults.
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Hip Dysplasia in Children: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
For parents, a diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) brings a wide range of emotions and responses. Parents want to understand not only the condition, but what the future holds for their child after diagnosis.