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Maimonides' Community for Kids benefit breaks records, raising over $200K for pediatric care * Brooklyn Paper

Maimonides' annual fundraiser raised over $200,000 for its pediatric trauma center, emphasizing the importance of expanded emergency services for children.
#clinical-trials

Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?

Long COVID affects children differently than adults, with symptoms varying by age group.
Limited research exists on long COVID in children despite significant funding.
A clinical trial for children and young adults with long COVID is currently recruiting subjects.

What to Know About Vagus Nerve Stimulation for IBD

Vagus nerve stimulation significantly improved Joseph Beinlich's ulcerative colitis symptoms, enhancing his quality of life and daily functioning.

Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?

Long COVID affects children differently than adults, with symptoms varying by age group.
Limited research exists on long COVID in children despite significant funding.
A clinical trial for children and young adults with long COVID is currently recruiting subjects.

What to Know About Vagus Nerve Stimulation for IBD

Vagus nerve stimulation significantly improved Joseph Beinlich's ulcerative colitis symptoms, enhancing his quality of life and daily functioning.
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A look at Michael Garron Hospital's new pediatric outpatient centre | CBC News

Michael Garron Hospital opens a new pediatric facility with 20 specialized clinics to enhance child and family healthcare services.

As federal aid shrinks, communities try new ways to tackle child poverty on their own

The Rx Kids program in Flint supports families with cash aid to combat child poverty and improve child health outcomes.
#childrens-health

Long COVID Looks Different in Kids

Long COVID symptoms differ significantly between children and adults, revealing unique challenges for various age groups.

Walking Pneumonia Is Surging in Young Kids. Here's What to Know

Walking pneumonia is unusually prevalent among young children this year, raising concerns regarding diagnosis and awareness.

Long COVID Looks Different in Kids

Long COVID symptoms differ significantly between children and adults, revealing unique challenges for various age groups.

Walking Pneumonia Is Surging in Young Kids. Here's What to Know

Walking pneumonia is unusually prevalent among young children this year, raising concerns regarding diagnosis and awareness.
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#legal-battle

One-year-old boy dies at Great Ormond Street hospital after High Court rules life support should stop

A one-year-old boy, Ayden Braqi, died after a court ruled his life-sustaining treatment should stop due to the burdens of his illness.

Boy dies after High Court rules life support stops

A one-year-old boy died after a High Court ruling to cease life-sustaining treatment, deeming it not in his best interests.

One-year-old boy dies at Great Ormond Street hospital after High Court rules life support should stop

A one-year-old boy, Ayden Braqi, died after a court ruled his life-sustaining treatment should stop due to the burdens of his illness.

Boy dies after High Court rules life support stops

A one-year-old boy died after a High Court ruling to cease life-sustaining treatment, deeming it not in his best interests.
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#autism

Urgent Care Is A Whole Different Experience For A Kid On The Spectrum

Urgent care visits can be especially challenging for families with autistic children due to sensory overload and unfamiliar environments.

Accelerating Science to Improve Early Autism Screening

Making early autism screening part of routine health care can help connect families to support and services as early as possible.

Urgent Care Is A Whole Different Experience For A Kid On The Spectrum

Urgent care visits can be especially challenging for families with autistic children due to sensory overload and unfamiliar environments.

Accelerating Science to Improve Early Autism Screening

Making early autism screening part of routine health care can help connect families to support and services as early as possible.
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Texas Sues Doctor For Providing Gender Affirming Care To Kids

Texas prosecutes a doctor for providing gender-affirming care to minors, defying medical standards and guidelines from major healthcare organizations.
#medical-research

SF scientists crack case of severe illness that put children 'on death's door' after COVID

Researchers have discovered and named Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) after identifying the mysterious severe illness connected to SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Girl's life saved by pioneering rare diseases study

Pioneering genetic studies can lead to the diagnosis of rare disorders, significantly improving treatment outcomes.

SF scientists crack case of severe illness that put children 'on death's door' after COVID

Researchers have discovered and named Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) after identifying the mysterious severe illness connected to SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Girl's life saved by pioneering rare diseases study

Pioneering genetic studies can lead to the diagnosis of rare disorders, significantly improving treatment outcomes.
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London hospital opens Europe's first children's clinic for rare genetic condition

The Evelina Children's Hospital has launched Europe's first multidisciplinary clinic for Klinefelter syndrome, improving diagnosis and comprehensive care for affected children.
#child-health

Why You Can't Find a Pediatrician

There is a significant shortage of pediatric specialists in the U.S., affecting children's access to care.

I'm a pediatric ER doctor - here's my No. 1 tip for surviving cold and flu season

Prepare a sick box with essential items for cold and flu season.

Why You Can't Find a Pediatrician

There is a significant shortage of pediatric specialists in the U.S., affecting children's access to care.

I'm a pediatric ER doctor - here's my No. 1 tip for surviving cold and flu season

Prepare a sick box with essential items for cold and flu season.
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'Remarkable' boy survived life support switch-off, judge says

A four-year-old boy expected to die has overcome medical expectations, now living at home and making progress despite significant challenges.

An 8-year-old heart transplant candidate was craving pickles, so a hospital chef taught her how to make them

Emerson Bayse's passion for pickles inspires creative culinary activities at Boston Children's Hospital, enhancing patient engagement during treatment.

How to Understand Your Child's Screenings for Autism and Other Conditions

Early detection and treatment of developmental conditions in children is essential, but screening results can be complex and unclear.

Chelsea Freeman Treats Doctors & Nurses Who Cared For Max To Dodgers Game

Chelsea Freeman organized a special night for healthcare workers to thank them for their support during her son Max's recovery from a severe illness.

Why It's So Hard to Know What to Do With Your Baby

There is insufficient scientific evidence for many pediatric practices in child care, causing varied advice from pediatricians.

Pediatricians Warn Against Overuse of Tongue-Tie Surgeries

Tongue-tie procedures should be done only for infants with severely tethered tongues to avoid unnecessary interventions and costs.

Pediatrician: How I partnered with parents who didn't want to vaccinate

Vaccination decisions made from love and care
Importance of building trust and personal relationships with parents

Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S., research finds

Children of color in the U.S. are more likely to face disparities in pediatric care than their white peers.
Children of color are less likely to receive pain management, diagnostic imaging, and timely care at the ER.
The disparities in pediatric care are present across different racial and ethnic groups, regardless of health insurance coverage.
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