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Esophageal Atresia
Esophageal atresia (EA) is a birth defect in which the baby’s esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach) does not form properly before birth. For babies with EA, the esophagus has two separate parts – an upper and lower part – that do not connect. This makes it impossible for the baby to get enough nutrition by mouth because they cannot pass food from the mouth to the stomach.
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Decoding the FDA’s new gluten-free labeling law
This blog post was written by Dr. Karoly Horvath, pediatric gastroenterologist at the Center for Digestive Health & Nutrition at Arnold Palmer Hospital.
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Emergency disaster planning for children and their families who live with End Stage Renal Disease
Written by Barbara Cometti, BA, RN, CDN, Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager, and Jennifer McDonald, RD, LD, CDE, Registered Dietitian, at the Hewell Kids' Kidney Center.
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Living through the uncertainties of spina bifida
Written by Amanda Kern
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Shaken baby syndrome: A severe and disheartening form of child abuse
What parent hasn’t felt frustration and helplessness when unable to console their crying infant? Despite being stressed, something deep inside prevents us from inflicting harm to our children. Unfortunately, this impulse control is not present in some parents or caregivers, resulting in a child being vigorously shaken.
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Breastfeeding is making headlines, but take a closer look before you change the way you feed your baby.
A new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics addresses the issue of whether formula supplementation within the first days after a baby’s birth can actually prolong breastfeeding in the long-term. The study has gained a lot of publicity since its conclusions seem to contradict current recommendations of exclusive breastfeeding for infants.
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Is your teen depressed?
In the years that I’ve been working with Teen Xpress as a counselor, I’ve seen many different issues with the students: child abuse, trauma, family struggles, stress management, anger problems, to name a few. However, this year, there is one issue that has trumped all the others by far: depression.
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The Little Kaseman: A warrior who is fighting the battle of a lifetime against childhood cancer
May is National Pediatric Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Did you know that there are approximately 28,000 children in the U.S. living with the diagnosis of a brain tumor today?
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You think your teen is depressed. Now what?
On , we discussed the statistics behind depression in teens and the warning signs to look for if you think your teen is depressed. Let’s now look at some next steps in getting help for your child.
Finding help through professionals
Finding a good mental health professional is like finding any good healthcare provider. Some of them you might like, some you might not. Some of them might have specialties, like working with teens, adults, or couples, so you’ll want to ask questions to make sure this is a person that is likely to be helpful. Look for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or a Psychologist.
