More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital

A young girl with glasses smiles while sitting in an eye exam chair under a phoropter.
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Gene Therapy Treatment Targets Rare Mutation Tied to Blindness

: Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving retina specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.
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Heartbeat Songs Offer Young Transplant Patients Special Gift

Music therapists create unique music based on the beat of a child’s first and second heart after a heart transplant.
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What’s Causing the Latest Measles Outbreak?

A recent measles outbreak in Washington state proves that measles isn’t gone for good. Learn about measles symptoms and how to prevent future measles outbreaks.
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6 Ways to Keep Your Child from Catching a Cold

A new Mott poll examines how parents help their kids avoid the virus. Learn more about prevention strategies that work.
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6 Easy Ways to Boost Brainpower During Playtime

The act of play is a critical part of a child’s growth — and scientific research proves it. Here’s how to make the most of parent-child quality time.
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1 in 4 Parents Not Prepared for ‘Parenting Hangovers’ From Holiday Parties

Most parents plan for transportation and child care before a special event, but fewer consider how excess drinking may affect parenting the next day, a new poll finds.
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Mott’s ‘Lego Guy’ Helps Young Patients Focus on Fun, Not Illness

A U-M grad’s custom Lego robotics kits help keep young patients’ minds busy during hospital stays while teaching basic coding and educational skills.
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Does Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons Why’ Influence Teen Suicide? Survey Asks At-Risk Youths

Half of suicidal adolescent show viewers in a hospital sample say the controversial television series contributed to their suicide risk, a new report finds.
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Little Victor from Ohio Celebrates ‘Dual Loyalties’ Before the Big Game

After their baby’s successful open-heart surgery at the University of Michigan, a family of longtime Buckeyes are glad to champion the Wolverines, too.
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6 Reasons Your Child Needs a Flu Shot Now

Not only is getting a flu shot fast and easy, but it’s also a crucial way to protect your little ones from a potentially serious health risk. A U-M pediatrician explains why.
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After High-Risk Birth and Health Scares, Young Triplets Thriving

Personalized care helped a mother and her three children overcome pregnancy complications and other hurdles. Today, the siblings are enjoying life and each other.
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Advertising in Kids’ Apps More Prevalent Than Parents May Realize

Ninety-five percent of reviewed apps for children ages 5 and under include at least one form of advertising, a new U-M study finds. Why parents should pay attention.
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6 Simple Ways to Ease Children’s Fears at the Doctor

A Michigan Medicine pediatrician offers tips to manage anxiety in young patients — and what to do when it’s time for a shot.
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Why Pediatricians Should Screen for Depression in Young Patients

New guidelines addressing adolescent mental health as part of primary care offer many benefits, a U-M expert says.
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Solving a Grave Complication of Bone Marrow Transplants

See the latest research on graft vs host disease (GVHD), including new ways to prevent and treat this potentially fatal side effect of stem cell transplants.