More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital
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Taking the pain out of unexplained physical symptoms in kids
How pediatric teams are working to improve diagnosis and treatment of somatic symptom and related disorders in the hospital setting.
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Kids gained excess weight during the pandemic
A study of a large cohort of children and adolescents suggests that childhood obesity rates have spiked during the COVID-19 era.
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‘You can do anything’: teen with disabilities reaches for her dreams
Born with cerebral palsy and brachial plexus palsy, Shianna Wilson has been working with Michigan Medicine doctors to push boundaries and change the narrative around what life is like for people living with disabilities.
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Back to school during the delta surge: 8 things parents should know
As the COVID pandemic continues, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist weighs in on the top tips for going back to school during delta.
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COVID influences families’ back to school worries
As kids prepare to go back to school, COVID concerns, academic gaps and a repeat of virtual school top families’ worries.
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Study: Half of pediatric opioid prescriptions are “high risk”
The top 5% of prescribers account for half of opioid prescriptions and high risk prescriptions to children and young adults.
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Trial to use stem cells in baby hearts
Researchers study stem cells’ potential to preserve heart function and delay heart transplants for children with complex congenital heart disease.
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Parents split on whether to vaccinate younger kids against COVID
3 in 4 parents say their child’s doctor will influence their decision about getting kids vaccinated against COVID, but many haven’t had the conversation.
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Balancing life and medicine
How three former gymnasts apply lessons learned to their medical careers.
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4 Olympic-themed activities for kids to try
Get ready to cheer for red, white and blue with these child-friendly games and crafts.
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10 reasons to put the COVID-19 vaccine on your back-to-school list
Starting the COVID-19 vaccination process in July and August can prepare teens and young adults for a safe school year and protect children who can’t be vaccinated.
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Antibiotic prescriptions for kids plummet during pandemic
Study finds declines in prescription drugs dispensed to children during COVID-19, including infection-related medicines and some used for chronic diseases.
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COVID vaccine reduces risk of severe illness in pregnant women, protects newborns
New research shows pregnant people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are passing on that protection to their newborns, providing babies some immunity to Sars-CoV-2 before they enter the world.
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Study: Hospitalizations for eating disorders spike among adolescents during COVID
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic.
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Breakthrough valve replacement offers non-surgical treatment for congenital heart disease
Michigan Medicine teams complete first procedures using new self-expanding heart valves for chronic pulmonary regurgitation, reducing risks of open heart surgery.
