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Children spend anywhere from 800 to 1,100 hours at school each year. For those with food allergies, that time comes with added risks. From cafeteria meals to classroom snacks, the risk of a food allergy exposure is an everyday concern. And with good reason: The U.S. Centers for Disease...
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La deficiencia de hormona de crecimiento pediátrica (Growth Hormone Deficiency, GHD) es una afección relativamente poco frecuente, que afecta a aproximadamente 1 de cada 4,000-10,000 niños. A pesar de su poca frecuencia, la GHD puede afectar significativamente el crecimiento y desarrollo de un niño, lo que potencialmente puede llevar...
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Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a relatively rare condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 4,000-10,000 children. Despite its rarity, GHD can significantly impact a child’s growth and development, which can potentially lead to short stature, delayed puberty, decreased muscle mass, delay in bone maturation and psychosocial implications. With...
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Si alguna vez ha tenido urticaria, usted sabe lo difícil que puede ser. Pero es posible que no sepa que hay más de un tipo de urticaria y que hay tratamientos disponibles. Un breve episodio de urticaria es una molestia, pero cuando los síntomas persisten durante semanas, meses o...
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If you’ve had hives, you know how challenging they can be. But you may not know that there is more than one type of hives, or urticaria, and that treatments are available. A brief episode of hives is a nuisance, but when symptoms persist for weeks, months or years,...
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As Summer approaches, the time comes when school is out, the days are long and the temperature is rising. For a safer, healthier summer, follow these American Medical Association recommendations: Wear sunscreen. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Also, no sunscreen is waterproof. If you’re...
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Ongoing measles outbreaks across the country have many families, pediatricians and public health experts concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick, including a child who died in Texas, were not vaccinated against measles. The best way to protect your family is by choosing to have your child...
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It is worrying to see the wave of misinformation circulating about the rights of green card holders in the United States. These rumors cause unnecessary anxiety. “Legal residents have rights here in the United States. They are protected by state and federal laws. They can petition for residency for...
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Each year, as many as 80,000 children younger than 5 are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in all infants. New medical advancements, however, are safeguarding infants and some toddlers at increased risk, and providing hope. As...