More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital

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More Merry than Scary: 11 Halloween Safety Tips for Parents

Save hocus pocus for the small screen, and plan a safe and happy Halloween for the whole family with these guidelines.
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When Should I Take My Child to the Emergency Room?

A new poll finds that parents might rely on the hospital too often for minor issues. This primer for parents can help.
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Beating Childhood Cancer Shaped Mott Employee’s Career Path

A familiar face around the hospital, one Mott staffer’s experience with cancer as a teen helped influence the man he would become.
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Kid with a Chronic Illness? 5 Tips for Parent-Teacher Teamwork

Experts at the Mott Children's Center share advice with parents for preparing their child's teacher and school manage their chronic illness should needs arise
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New Research Aims to Better Counsel Parents of Babies Born with Lung Lesions

Two analyses revealed widely varying treatments — and outcomes — for children with congenital lung malformations.
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Chad Carr’s Tumor Offers Genetic Clues for DIPG Research

Donated tumor tissue from a 5-year-old brain cancer patient uncovers the key and early role of a less-understood genetic mutation in the cancer’s fatal course.
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First Survivor of High-Risk Liver Surgery Heads to College

A daring liver procedure saved a child’s life after a near-fatal motorbike accident. He’s the only patient in the world known to have survived this type of surgery.
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How Parents and Kids Can Get the Most Out of Story Time

Reading to your child has many developmental benefits. Get five tips for maximizing story time with your child from a pediatrician at Michigan Medicine
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Groundbreaking Leukemia Treatment ‘a Whole New Approach’ to Fighting Cancer

Learn about CAR T-cell therapy, a state-of-the-art FDA approved leukemia gene therapy, which the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital offers.
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A New Heart Lets First-Grader ‘Finally Act Like a Kid’

When a congenital heart condition went undetected at birth, one family was shocked to learn their 4-year-old needed a transplant. But today, he’s thriving.
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Parents’ Top 10 Children’s Health Concerns (and How to Handle Them)

Learn which health and safety issues parents are most concerned about and get advice for addressing cyberbullying, internet safety and more with your kids.
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Despite Health and Learning Benefits, Half of Parents Against Later School Start Times

Many parents oppose delayed school start times however experts find students at schools with later school start times have higher academic and athletic performance.
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Study: Most Newborns with Epilepsy Benefit from Genetic Testing

Neonatal epilepsy is often linked to genetic causes. See how genetic testing for epilepsy in newborns is helping guide treatment and family genetic counseling.
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How Two ‘Heart Sisters’ Helped Each Other Heal

Bonded by similar journeys, two strangers with congenital heart defects form a special friendship that has withstood the ups and downs of life.
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Mott Heart Patient Fills Big Role on ‘The Treehouse Guys’ TV Show

Nearly 15 years after open heart surgery, a high school student helps design a special treetop retreat for his fellow campers — with a camera crew in tow.