More articles about: Children's Health
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Does “Pay-to-Play” Put Sports, Extracurriculars Out of Reach?
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Opioid Use in the Family May Influence Adolescents’ Opioid Risk After Surgery
Study: Long-term Opioid use by one or more family members was associated to persistent opioid use by adolescents prescribed opioids after common surgical and dental procedures.
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Half of U.S. Children with Mental Health Disorders Are Not Treated
Study: 1 in 7 children and teens have at least one treatable mental health disorder; treatment and prevalence rates vary considerably by state.
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Searching for the Best Treatment for Early-Onset Scoliosis
Serial casting and surgically implanted growing rods are both effective treatments but new research aims to show if one supports a higher quality of life for patients and families.
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Heartbeat Songs Offer Young Transplant Patients Special Gift
Music therapists create unique music based on the beat of a child’s first and second heart after a heart transplant.
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What’s Causing the Latest Measles Outbreak?
A recent measles outbreak in Washington state proves that measles isn’t gone for good. Learn about measles symptoms and how to prevent future measles outbreaks.
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6 Ways to Keep Your Child from Catching a Cold
A new Mott poll examines how parents help their kids avoid the virus. Learn more about prevention strategies that work.
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11-Year-Old Girl Receives Lifesaving Gift for Christmas
After countless hospital stays and years of medical tests and drug therapies, a sixth-grader receives the best Christmas present of her life.
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6 Easy Ways to Boost Brainpower During Playtime
The act of play is a critical part of a child’s growth — and scientific research proves it. Here’s how to make the most of parent-child quality time.
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1 in 4 Parents Not Prepared for ‘Parenting Hangovers’ From Holiday Parties
Most parents plan for transportation and child care before a special event, but fewer consider how excess drinking may affect parenting the next day, a new poll finds.
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Mott’s ‘Lego Guy’ Helps Young Patients Focus on Fun, Not Illness
A U-M grad’s custom Lego robotics kits help keep young patients’ minds busy during hospital stays while teaching basic coding and educational skills.
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Little Victor from Ohio Celebrates ‘Dual Loyalties’ Before the Big Game
After their baby’s successful open-heart surgery at the University of Michigan, a family of longtime Buckeyes are glad to champion the Wolverines, too.
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6 Reasons Your Child Needs a Flu Shot Now
Not only is getting a flu shot fast and easy, but it’s also a crucial way to protect your little ones from a potentially serious health risk. A U-M pediatrician explains why.
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After High-Risk Birth and Health Scares, Young Triplets Thriving
Personalized care helped a mother and her three children overcome pregnancy complications and other hurdles. Today, the siblings are enjoying life and each other.
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Helping Babies Thrive After Heart Surgery
Better outcomes for infants with congenital heart disease mean U-M practitioners can now focus on early intervention to prevent developmental delays.