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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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Ever wonder why you shouldn’t feed honey to your infant? Here’s why.
That’s a scary word, isn’t it? Even if you don’t know exactly what it means, you probably know that it isn’t good. It’s also the reason that we don’t feed honey to babies.
What is botulism?
Botulism is a rare but serious illness that is caused by a certain type of bacteria (primarily Clostridium botulinum) resulting in a progressive paralysis that can lead to respiratory failure and death. -
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine - Arnold Palmer Hospital
The Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine center offers high quality services to patients suffering from a wide array of respiratory conditions.
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Spirit of Children Brings Spooky Fun and Smiles to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital this Halloween!
Orlando, FL (October 13, 2023) – Halloween is just around the corner, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is thrilled to continue its exciting partnership with Spirit of Children, the fundraising arm of Spirit Halloween stores, to host a spooktacular Halloween party for our young patients and their families. This collaboration created a memorable and fun-filled Halloween celebration that lifted spirits and brought joy to children facing medical challenges.
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Study: Some Children Are Mildly Dehydrated
Dr. Shaista Safder discusses ways parents can help their children stay hydrated.
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OmniPod Device Used To Treat Type 1 Diabetes
A new device may change the lives of children with diabetes.
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New Low-Radiation X-Ray Technology Arrives At Arnold Palmer Hospital
New technology allows three-dimensional images using only a fraction of the radiation.
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Cardiac Experts from Arnold Palmer Hospital to Present at Nation's Largest Pediatric Cardiology Conference
This year, an international group of more than 80 medical experts will gather in Orlando, Fla., for the nation’s largest pediatric cardiology
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Orlando Health Treats First Pediatric Patient using Proton Therapy
ORLANDO, FL. (May 26, 2016) – When Zayne Burton’s parents, Lori and Chaz, heard the diagnosis that their 12-year-old son had a medullablastoma, a tumor of the brain and spine, they were in shock. Quickly, however, their focus turned to treating the curable cancer so their son could go on to live a healthy life. Their journey brought them to The Marjorie and Leonard Williams Center for Proton Therapy at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health, which had just opened, becoming the first proton center in Central Florida to treat patients us-ing proton beams, a type of radiation therapy, to shrink tumors. Just weeks after his diagnosis and surgery to remove the tumor, Zayne, a 7th grader from Orlando, began proton therapy treatment at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health, becoming the first pediatric patient treated in Central Florida with this revolutionary treatment option.
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Linnette Y Hernandez, DMD
