More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital
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Tracking Long-Term Outcomes of Children Who Undergo Complex Heart Surgery
At the American Heart Association scientific sessions, researchers present data on risks for children who have had complex heart surgery for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries.
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Rivals Unite to Save Premature Baby with Recurrent Intestinal Perforation
A unique partnership helped one East Lansing family when their newborn needed multiple surgeries to save his life.
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National Poll: More Teens Participating in Protests Against Racism
The majority of parents support teen’s involvement with demonstrations about racism and police reform, but some may need to expand conversations in advance, expert says.
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Baby Gets Early Stem Cell Transplant to Treat Rare Disease Thanks to Newborn Screening
MPS-1 had recently been added to the newborn screening panel when Minette was born, leading to an early diagnosis and the first stem cell transplant at Mott for a lysosomal storage disorder. 
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Tumor DNA in Spinal Fluid Could Help Doctors Better Monitor Childhood Brain Cancer
Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade gliomas.
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5 Ways to Have a Safe Halloween During COVID-19
Halloween 2020 isn’t cancelled, but it is going to look a little different this year due to coronavirus. Follow these five tips for a safer Halloween during COVID-19.
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Children with Chronic Kidney Disease Have Outsized Health Burden
Pediatric hospitalizations for chronically ill children with kidney disease were associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs and a higher risk of mortality compared to other chronic illnesses
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Preparing Adolescents With Epilepsy to Manage Care through Adulthood
Assessment tool helps doctors ensure adolescents and young adults with epilepsy have the skills and confidence they need to take control of seizures and health care.
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Finding Relief from Seasonal Allergies
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, learning how to relieve your seasonal allergy symptoms could make all the difference as the seasons change.
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Mobile Clinic Gives Free Prenatal Services to Detroit Moms
The Luke Clinic brings free prenatal and obstetric services to individuals in need.
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1 in 3 Parents Plan to Skip Flu Shots for Their Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic
National Poll finds COVID-19 may not influence parents’ beliefs about the flu vaccine, with just 1/3 believing it’s more important for children to get vaccinated in 2020.
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A 4-Year-Old’s Journey with Sickle Cell Disease
After Shavonn Burgess got her daughter’s diagnosis, she had no idea how her family would cope. Now, after a year of blood transfusions and spleen removal, they’ve found a new normal.
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Boy With Cleft Lip Adopts Puppy With Cleft Lip: “It Was Meant to Be”
A chance visit to a local animal shelter leads one Mott Children’s patient family to the perfect pet match for their 2-year-old son.
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Cancer Isn’t One Size Fits All: Nashawn’s Story
A patient’s genetic makeup and journey with leukemia highlights the need for more gene sequencing in minority children.
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Making Strides Against Childhood Brain Cancers
A roundup of several recent Michigan Medicine discoveries that are shedding new light on pediatric brain cancers and helping to improve treatment options.