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Why You Shouldn’t Give Aspirin to Your Child
You may have heard your pediatrician say that you shouldn’t treat your child with over-the-counter aspirin products. And if you haven’t, here’s your friendly reminder: aspirin and aspirin-containing products should not be given to children or adolescents unless under specific direction from your doctor.
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What Every Parent Should Know About AFM
If you've been paying attention to the national news lately, you may have noticed that there has been a record number of AFM cases across the nation in 2018. AFM, which stands for acute flaccid myelitis, is a polio-like disease that causes sudden weakness in the arms and legs, along with a loss of muscle tone, and typically affects children.
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Advances in Treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Just five years ago, there were no approved therapies to treat the underlying causes of spinal muscular atrophy, a collection of potentially fatal diseases that causes progressive muscle weakness. But in that short time, several advances in research and treatment have been made to help children and adults who have this rare and serious illness.
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Holiday Cheer to Children in the Hospital
The holidays are a difficult time to be in the hospital—especially for children. But being a pediatric patient doesn’t mean missing out on the warmth of the season or on holiday cheer. At Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, we know that every child should experience the joy of the holiday season regardless of their current situation. So, since our patients cannot go home to celebrate the season, we bring the holiday celebrations to them.
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If you have a child with a congenital heart defect, here’s what you should expect from your pediatrician (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what your pediatrician can offer in the care of your child prenatally through the newborn period. In Part 2, we’ll share what role your pediatrician will play throughout infancy, childhood and adolescence.
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If you have a child with a congenital heart defect, here’s what you should expect from your pediatrician
Parents of a child with a chronic illness can expect to attend numerous doctor’s appointments throughout their child’s formative years. You have specialists and consultants and surgeons and therapists; it can become a full-time job keeping up with this complex web of moving parts.
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How should you clean your breast pump?
If you’re a nursing mom, you may choose to use a breast pump to provide breastmilk for those times you’re away from your baby. Whether you’re going back to work, heading out for the occasional date night or simply need to give yourself a break from nursing, your breast pump can be an indispensable tool in helping you continue breastfeeding as long as you choose.
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Reading Changes a Child’s Brain: Here’s How
Reading to your baby can help you bond, but it also has long-lasting effects on your child’s brain, including reducing stress, slowing the progression of mental illness – and even increasing their life expectancy.
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5 Facts About Scoliosis Every Parent Should Know
When they hear their child has scoliosis, many parents are understandably frantic for answers about how this diagnosis will affect their loved one’s health and future. They wonder, will this curve get worse? Will my child need bracing or surgery in the future? Will my child be paralyzed from the procedure?
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Keep Your Children Hydrated and Healthy in Summer Heat
The heat has settled in, and that means it’s even more important to make sure your kids are staying properly hydrated.
