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Lead: The Silent Threat in Your Pantry

Maintaining a healthy diet rich in a variety of foods can help reduce the risk of repeated exposure to contaminants, while also providing essential nutrients for overall health.

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Colostomy

A colostomy is a surgical procedure performed on children who are unable to pass feces safely due to disease or anatomical defect.

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Marijuana Edibles

A marijuana edible, cannabis edible, or simply “edible” is any food or beverage that contains THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, or cannabidiol (CBD). THC or CBD have been added to all sorts of foods, such as chips and candies, and even drinks.

Supraventricular Tachycardia

Supraventricular tachycardia, also called SVT, is a very fast heart rhythm that does not follow the regular pathway from the atria to the ventricles.

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Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)

RRP is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is a highly prevalent virus.

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Brachial Plexus: What You Need to Know About This Childbirth Complication

Each year during the delivery process, about one out of 1,000 babies sustain injury to a network of nerves in their neck called the brachial plexus. Here are the most common questions the experts at our Brachial Plexus Program hear from parents.

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Ependymoma

Ependymomas are a type of a tumor that form in the brain or spinal cord (central nervous system) as a result of abnormal growth of ependymal cells.

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Student Testimonials

Former interns of the Sports Medicine Athletic Training Internship reflect on their time in the program and how their hands-on experiences were unlike anything they learned in the classroom. 

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Renovascular Hypertension

In some children, high blood pressure (hypertension) can be caused by a narrowing of the artery near the kidneys. This condition is called renal artery stenosis (RAS), and it can affect one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral). Although RAS is relatively uncommon, it can lead to severe high blood pressure and heart issues if it’s not diagnosed and treated properly.