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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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Boy Fighting Cancer Is a Superhero in More Than Name Only
On a spring afternoon in 2022, Rob Wyatt took the stairs in his DeLand home a little too fast and slipped, fracturing his foot.
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Please, please don’t say the “R” word
This past weekend as I prepared to board a flight, I stood in line at the gate waiting for my section to be allowed to board. I was preoccupied with the same thoughts that often come to mind as I travel. I worried that the weather was going to delay my trip home even further. I hoped there would be room for my carry-on luggage on the full flight. And most of all, in my constant quest for efficiency, I wished I could make everyone around me move a little faster.
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What To Do When Your Child Wants To Quit Team Sports
Your child wants to give up playing organized sports, but should you agree? There are many reasons why that might not be a good idea. Let’s look at the benefits, how you can encourage your child to keep going, and when it might be the right time to stop.
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Do you know the difference between a cold and the flu?
Have your kids been sick lately?
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A heart for Sophia
For Sophia’s mom, it’s the little things in life that matter. Taking Sophia to the grocery store and letting her pick out a free cookie, watching her jump into the swimming pool or reading her favorite books to her may seem like small things. But, they are actually miracles.
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My Child’s Legs Hurt at Night – Is It Growing Pains?
If your child is experiencing growing pains, the pain is real.
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How to talk to your children about Ebola
Ebola is a scary topic; there’s no doubt about that. With the onslaught of media coverage that has no end in sight, it’s likely that older children have already heard of the Ebola outbreak or will hear about it in the near future. The question is, what can we do to help our kids work through the confusing and frightening messages they see on television?
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Pediatric Fracture Care Clinic
At the Center for Orthopedics, we provide specialized same-day care to children and adolescents with fractures.
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How do you cope with a debilitating and invisible chronic illness?
How do you cope with having a debilitating invisible chronic illness, like Gastroparesis? When I was first diagnosed with Gastroparesis, I honestly didn’t know how to feel. It was like I was on a rollercoaster of emotions - accepting one day, and completely confused the next. I later came to the realization that those feelings are completely normal.
