Search Results for: childhood
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What to Know About Pediatric Lupus
About 25,000 children in the U.S. are living with lupus or related conditions. Learn more about how lupus affects kids.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What Is Fragile X Syndrome?
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder in which the FMR1 gene does not produce an important protein that is key to brain development.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Health Disparities Q&A with Amanda McCoy, MD, MPH
Amanda McCoy, MD, MPH, is an orthopaedic surgeon at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity
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Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Health Care: How Parents Can Help
The transition from adolescence to adulthood is full of changes. One of those changes is the transition from a pediatrician to a doctor who specializes in adults.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How Heart Disease Disproportionately Affects Black Women in the US
Black women have high rates of heart disease due to income inequality and greater barriers in accessing health care. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Generalized Anxiety in Older Adults
Anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental health disorders. 32% of Americans experience any anxiety disorder at some point.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Senior Health
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What Is Children’s Interstitial Lung Disease?
Children's interstitial and diffuse lung disease (chILD) is a term for conditions that affect babies, children, adolescents, & teens.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Tips on Talking to Your Children About Consent
Teaching consent helps kids to respect others and to expect the same respect in their relationships. Learn helpful tips.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Autism and Child Anxiety: What’s the Connection?
About 40% of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health