More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital
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How COVID-19 has Disrupted Children’s Dental Care
Dentist appointments for kids have been harder to come by during the pandemic, with children Medicaid coverage facing greater barriers to care than those with private insurance.
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The Alternative to a Doctor’s Office Visit Gains in Popularity During Pandemic
Experts bring virtual care to a diverse range of patients in need.
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13-Year-Old Celebrates One Year with a New Heart
Maren Robinson was among a record number of 22 pediatric heart transplants performed at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in 2020.
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Improving Crohn’s Disease Evaluations in Kids
Simplified scoring tool accurately measures inflammation and healing in the gut for children with Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease.
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Returning to In-Person School During COVID-19
As many schools prepare to restart in-person learning, many parents and teachers have questions. Pediatric experts discuss what to know about returning to in-person school during COVID-19.
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Personalized Screening to Identify Teens with High Suicide Risk
Researchers develop universal screening tool used during emergency care visits that reliably predicts an adolescent or teen’s suicide risk.
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Children’s Hospital Stay for Severe Sepsis Associated with Income Disparities
Early findings suggest that children from lower-income neighborhoods may endure longer hospital stays after sepsis, a life-threatening response to an infection.
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How a Field Clinic Improved Hearing Loss in an Amish Community
Through a field clinic, a Michigan Medicine team brings hearing health services to an Amish community.
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Study: Transgender Teens Face Unique Challenges while Dating
Transgender and gender non-conforming teens face transphobia, experience abusive relationships and may struggle with the decision to divulge their gender identity throughout their transition.
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Many Parents Say Teens With Anxiety, Depression May Benefit From Peer Confidants at School
1 in 3 parents strongly support schools having mental health programs like peer support leaders, new national poll suggests.
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Many Summer Camps Don’t Require Childhood Immunizations
Study suggests that camps, which draw in 14 million children a year, may be an overlooked group when addressing communicable disease spread.
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Couple Fulfills Dream to Become Dads Through Surrogacy
After welcoming their son, couple helps Michigan Medicine launch first peer mentor program for same sex couples expecting babies through surrogacy.
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Should Pregnant and Breastfeeding Patients Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
None of the COVID-19 vaccines have been studied specifically in pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. An expert addresses top questions.
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Life-Threatening Placental Condition Puts Mom and Baby at Risk
Care team uses innovative intravascular balloon to slow down blood flow during baby’s delivery to prevent potentially fatal blood loss due to placenta accreta.
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Improving Care for Children During Disasters
Regional hospitals unite to strengthen emergency response plans for children impacted by such crises as a pandemic, hurricane, flood or mass shooting.