More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital

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Hospitalized Kids Enjoy Gaming Diversions Thanks to U-M Football Legends

Virtual reality games gifted by Pro Football Hall of Famers and U-M football alumni helps sick kids at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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4-year-old Buckeye Fan Carries a Piece of Maize and Blue in Her Heart

Ohio State alumni find “second home” at University of Michigan affiliated hospital after their daughter’s lifesaving congenital heart surgeries and treatment.
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Many Families Unwilling to Skip Thanksgiving Gatherings During COVID-19

National Poll: Over half of parents say it’s important for kids to see relatives during holidays, but many also want to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at family gatherings.  
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Young Kids’ YouTube Viewing Dominated by Consumerism, Ads

Report finds children are often consuming pervasive and inappropriate advertising, violence and other questionable content while watching online videos.
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Tracking Long-Term Outcomes of Children Who Undergo Complex Heart Surgery

At the American Heart Association scientific sessions, researchers present data on risks for children who have had complex heart surgery for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries.
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Rivals Unite to Save Premature Baby with Recurrent Intestinal Perforation

A unique partnership helped one East Lansing family when their newborn needed multiple surgeries to save his life.
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National Poll: More Teens Participating in Protests Against Racism

The majority of parents support teen’s involvement with demonstrations about racism and police reform, but some may need to expand conversations in advance, expert says.
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Baby Gets Early Stem Cell Transplant to Treat Rare Disease Thanks to Newborn Screening

MPS-1 had recently been added to the newborn screening panel when Minette was born, leading to an early diagnosis and the first stem cell transplant at Mott for a lysosomal storage disorder. 
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Tumor DNA in Spinal Fluid Could Help Doctors Better Monitor Childhood Brain Cancer

Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade gliomas.
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5 Ways to Have a Safe Halloween During COVID-19

Halloween 2020 isn’t cancelled, but it is going to look a little different this year due to coronavirus. Follow these five tips for a safer Halloween during COVID-19.
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Children with Chronic Kidney Disease Have Outsized Health Burden

Pediatric hospitalizations for chronically ill children with kidney disease were associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs and a higher risk of mortality compared to other chronic illnesses
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Preparing Adolescents With Epilepsy to Manage Care through Adulthood

Assessment tool helps doctors ensure adolescents and young adults with epilepsy have the skills and confidence they need to take control of seizures and health care.
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Finding Relief from Seasonal Allergies

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, learning how to relieve your seasonal allergy symptoms could make all the difference as the seasons change.
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Mobile Clinic Gives Free Prenatal Services to Detroit Moms

The Luke Clinic brings free prenatal and obstetric services to individuals in need.
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1 in 3 Parents Plan to Skip Flu Shots for Their Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic

National Poll finds COVID-19 may not influence parents’ beliefs about the flu vaccine, with just 1/3 believing it’s more important for children to get vaccinated in 2020.