Search Results for: pediatric
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Sensory Processing Issues May Affect Kids in School
Many children are picky about their clothes, food, and hobbies. But those who are sensitive to sounds, textures, and more may have a sensory processing disorder.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is My Child Experiencing Hearing Problems?
Signs of hearing loss in kids can be subtle. If you're worried about your child's hearing loss, early testing is vital to their learning and growth.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Video
UPMC Life Changers: CPR Saves Lives. Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah Is Teaching It to Underserved Communities
Through various initiatives, Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH, has helped to provide CPR training for both children and adults in underserved communities.Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Stories
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Why PA Poison Center Digital Modernization Is Needed Now
Each year, U.S. poison centers field more than two million calls. The Pittsburgh Poison Center alone receives nearly 50,000 of those calls. With the help of on-call clinical toxicology nurse specialists, pharmacists, and physician toxicologists, the center prevents serious complications or unnecessary hospital visits in 93% of calls.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What to Know About Vitiligo in Children
Here's what to know about vitiligo in children as well as its causes, types, symptoms, and treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Often Do You (Really) Need to Shower?
Showering is good for our mental and physical well-being, but how much is too much? There are pros and cons to a daily shower. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: How to Help Your Child Cope with Grief
The loss of a loved one can be devastating, especially for children. Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW, APHSW-C, from UPMC Family Hospice discusses the challenges children face and ways you can help. Read The Full Podcast Transcript – This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical care or advice. Clinicians should rely…Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
When to Take Your Child to the ER for Vomiting and Fever
It can be upsetting when your child is vomiting or has a fever. But when is it serious enough to head to the ER? Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Point-of-Care Ultrasound: What to Know
Point-of-care ultrasound is a focused ultrasound exam. A clinician performs this exam at a person's bedside. They do this to speed up decision-making and answer specific questions in real time.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics