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NFL star makes 5-year-old leukemia patient’s day with dedication video
Hudson Gazsi was diagnosed with leukemia at age 5. To lift Hudson’s spirits, Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson sent him a personalized video.
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Emergency Preparedness for Families with Children with Special Needs
Regional hospitals offer communities tools to improve disaster preparation for children, particularly those with health needs and disabilities.
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Living with sickle cell: From isolation to pursuing medical school, advocacy
Medical student shares journey with painful disease disproportionately affecting African Americans and why she wants to help others.
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Surgery for rare brain malformation detected in utero leads to uniquely talented tween
A newborn baby who underwent complex brain procedures grows to be a healthy young boy with a “heart of gold."
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New Crohn’s disease score improves monitoring among adults and kids
A new bowel scoring tool to evaluate Crohn’s disease is reliable, easy to use, and ready for clinicians to put into practice, according to study.
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Fighting negative body image issues in kids and teens
2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance. 5 ways to nurture positive self-image and confidence in young people.
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This Flu Season Could be Rough, Especially on Kids
Vaccination is especially important for vulnerable groups.
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Comparing life-threatening flu and COVID-19 illness in kids
A new study compares data on severe illness and mortality in pediatric patients due to flu and COVID-19.
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Teen receives implantable pressure sensor to warn of worsening heart failure
Doctors implant paperclip-sized diagnostic device in the first pediatric patient in Michigan to allow close monitoring from afar, reduce risk of re-hospitalizations.
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Keeping Kids & Teens Safe Around Fireworks
Firework safety isn't just for the Fourth of July. A recent poll on children's health showed that 1 in 5 parents would allow kids to help set off fireworks, and some don’t consistently enforce sparkler safety rules, or keep a safe distance. Listen to today's episode for tips to stay safe around fireworks and sparklers.
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More than half of hospital-based maternal deaths occur at times other than childbirth
Study suggests hospital-based maternal deaths are occurring earlier in pregnancy or postpartum – while maternal deaths occurring at the time of delivery are declining in the U.S.
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Parents worry school traffic is a danger for kids
Speeding and distracted drivers top list of concerns; some say those who don’t follow rules should face consequences.
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New hope for patients with rare epilepsy
Thousands of children face seizures, developmental delays, and possible death from Dravet Syndrome. A new treatment built on Michigan Medicine research could help.
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Does your child have anxiety?
Experts explain when to worry and how to talk about it with your kids.
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Bentley’s Michigan Answer: Life-saving care. Life-changing outcomes.
Marguerita Booth had never heard of a child being born with their organs on the outside of their body. And yet as she laid in the darkened room of her first ultrasound of her first pregnancy, she was suddenly introduced to a condition that surprisingly affects 1 in every 3600 babies.