More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital

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Newborn Screening Catches Baby’s Critical Heart Condition

Just 24 hours after her birth Mila was diagnosed with TAPVR, a critical heart condition, thanks to a Michigan mandated newborn screening for heart defects.
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10 Great Children’s Books for Talking About Surgery, Sickness and Feelings

Storytime can provide more than entertainment; it’s a way to discuss difficult topics with your little ones. A Mott child life specialist shares several books that can help.
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Can My Child Be an Organ Donor? What Parents Should Know

Young organ donors offer a key lifeline to other sick children in need. But misconception and fear can cloud the idea of donation, a new poll has found.
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DIPG Tumor Patterns Offer New Insight on Survival

Learn the overlooked key factor in DIPG prognosis for kids with DIPG cancer of the brain
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Some Newborns with Chronic Illness Show Signs of Serious Sleep Problems at Birth

A new study finds that babies with spina bifida have early symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing that could contribute to lifelong issues with neurodevelopment.
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Before Hiring a Holiday Baby Sitter, Check This List Twice

Got a new (or last-minute) sitter? Follow these tips to make the exchange safe and stress-free for everyone.
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Don’t Let These 6 Toy Hazards Spoil the Holidays

Gift giving is a joyous seasonal event for many families. Follow these tips to keep all ages merry and safe.
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Wheelchair Basketball a Slam Dunk for Kids with Disabilities

A former Mott patient and wheelchair basketball athlete is helping bring the sport to a new generation of children with physical challenges through free clinics.
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As a Mom of a Child with a Craniofacial Syndrome, I'm Seeking Acceptance

As the new movie Wonder encourages people of all ages to “choose kind,” one mother reflects on how Auggie’s story powerfully connected to her and her family.
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How to Choose a Child Care Provider: 6 Tips from a Pediatrician

A new C.S. Mott poll reflects the challenges parents face in finding child care or preschool. Here’s how to make the search easier and more effective.
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Through ‘Wonder,’ Kids Learn About Craniofacial Differences (and Kindness)

As the movie about a child with a craniofacial difference debuts, Mott experts highlight lessons from the story all parents should know.
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Going the Distance to Save Amelia’s Life

Long-distance trips to treat their daughter’s congenital heart defect stretched the Lahti family — until Save A Heart stepped in.
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Watch an 11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Rise from Wheelchair, Walk Across the Big House Field

After a rare reaction to cancer treatment paralyzed him at age 5, fifth-grader Gabe Treve crossed Michigan Stadium as part of his goal to learn to walk again.
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Study: Most U.S. Adults Say Today’s Children Have Worse Health Prospects

Less than 1 in 5 adults rate quality of diet, safety of communities, and exercise and fitness as better for kids today than their predecessors, a U-M-led study finds.
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Teen Drummer Receives Special Gift from Michigan Marching Band After Surgery

When a medical student (and former marching band member) noticed one patient’s passion for drum line, she asked the band for help lifting his spirits.