More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital

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Lead in Baby Food: How Parents Can Reduce the Risk

A new report found that lead is present in one-fifth of baby foods and other products for young children. A Michigan Medicine pediatrician shares advice.
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Make Sure Your Teen Has Had These 4 Lifesaving Vaccines

Most parents know the value of vaccinations for their children, but some fail to keep up in later years. A Michigan Medicine physician offers a reminder.
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After Preteen Survives Severe Boat Strike, Mom Warns Families to Stay Safe at Lakes

After more than three weeks in the hospital and multiple surgeries, a Michigan preteen is recovering from a frightening accident. What others should know.
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What Parents Should Know About Adenoid Removal

Families occasionally struggle to decide whether to have their child’s adenoids removed. A Michigan Medicine pediatric otolaryngologist explains the procedure.
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Surviving Brain Cancer Inspires Incoming Freshman to Pursue Medicine

Four years after fighting multiple brain tumors at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, an incoming Michigan freshman aims to emulate the care he received.
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Why ‘Mom Shaming’ — on Social Media and in Person — Needs to Stop

Parenting critiques may be well-intentioned, but they’re not without consequences, a new poll finds. One mom shares her experiences — and what others should know.
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Born with Melanoma: Toddler Thought to Be Among Youngest Cancer Patients

A treatment usually used for adults has helped keep Nora stable since her diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic melanoma as a newborn.
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Parents, Perk Up to the Dangers of Caffeine for Teens

Get the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation for how much caffeine a teenager can have and learn about caffeine's undesirable side effects on teens.
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Can Parents’ Tech Obsessions Contribute to a Child’s Bad Behavior?

Learn more about a new study that examines the association between digital technology interruptions to parent-child time and greater child behavior problems.
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6 Water Safety Rules Parents and Kids Should Know Before Diving In

As temperatures warm up, parents should refresh their knowledge of pool safety. These 6 tips from Michigan Medicine will help promote water safety for kids all summer.
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Do Smartphones and Other Devices Cause Speech Delays in Young Children?

Past research has shown that very young kids gain no educational benefit from handheld devices. A new study finds they might even hinder development.
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A Day in the Life of Mott Children’s NICU Nurses

Nurses are the beating heart of any hospital. In the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, which houses the youngest and tiniest patients, the job becomes even more crucial.
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How Medical Teams Can Support Parents Facing Tough Choices on Fetal Care

In light of advancing fetal diagnostic capabilities, a team of U-M physicians is working to improve the decision-making process for families facing complex decisions about their unborn child’s care.
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Toddler’s Port Wine Stains Inspire ‘Purple Polka Dot’ Procession, Pride

An unpreventable birthmark, many port wine stains can be managed with laser treatment. How one family is doing so — and educating others in the process.
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With Bone Marrow Donation, a Brother’s ‘Greatest Gift’ Saves His Older Sibling

Read about how, after 16 years of fighting a rare, life-threatening disease, Derek Gropp finally met the organ donor who would save his life.