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At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, clinicians are specially trained to make a child’s experience as comfortable as possible. In many cases, we apply “ouchless” techniques to ease patients’ fears and limit pain. We use medications and distraction techniques to safely and effectively comfort patients, resulting in better cooperation and more accurate and thorough assessments. Learn
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Strictly speaking, it is not possible to get pregnant from anal sex. However, if semen enters the vagina at any point, pregnancy can occur. The chance of becoming pregnant from anal sex alone is small, but there is still a possibility — especially if people are engaging in other sexual activities. There are many myths
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The Food and Drugs Administration have approved Strattera and Vyvanse to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults. Strattera (atomoxetine) and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) have different mechanisms of action to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Strattera is a nonstimulant drug while Vyvanse is a stimulant. There are some differences in their side effects,
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A novel palliative care intervention developed at Children’s National Health System for caregivers of children and adolescents with rare diseases has shown preliminary success at helping families talk about potentially challenging medical decisions before a crisis occurs. Our goal was to find out if it the tools we’ve developed are feasible and not too burdensome
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Dr. Maithilee Menezes explains the differences between an outer ear infection vs middle ear infection. Ear infections are very common among children. They usually fall into one of two categories: outer ear infections and middle ear infections. We call an outer or external ear infection “swimmer’s ear.” On the other hand, a middle ear infection
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An international collaborative led by Ludwig Cancer Research and Cancer Research UK has identified key areas that are central to uncovering the complex relationship between nutrition and cancer. Advancing research on these core areas using a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach could catalyze progress urgently needed to prevent cancer and improve public health globally. Their main observations
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Kids talk about receiving a cancer diagnosis, their personal experiences and advice to their peers. This video is an excerpt from A Journey of Hope, a DVD produced by St. Louis Children’s Hospital about what you need to know about your child’s cancer and care. For more information on St. Louis Children’s Hospital cancer services,
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The elastic muscles of the vagina can stretch and return to their usual shape. During aging and after childbirth, the muscles around the vagina may become less strong. Despite the myths, sex does not have a lasting impact on vaginal tension. The pelvic floor muscles surround the vagina. These may weaken over time, which can
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A small amount of mucus in a baby’s poop is likely no cause for concern if there are no other symptoms. However, large quantities of mucus, mucus that appears in several stools in a row, or accompanying signs of diarrhea could each point to an allergy, a gastrointestinal infection, or another problem. The intestines naturally
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IN THIS ARTICLE Curly hair has a mind and a personality of its own. It is gorgeous, full of life, and looks uber chic, but it also requires some effort to make it behave properly. Aah! The thing is curly hairstyles for girls do not require ninja tactics but just a little maintenance and regular
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Physical activity has many well-known health benefits, but its association with lung function in childhood and adolescence is not well understood. A new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by “la Caixa”, has for the first time demonstrated an association between regular physical activity during childhood and higher lung-function
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New parents are always thrilled when their offspring finally speaks its first words – usually at the age of 12 to 18 months. What parents often don’t know: the regions of the brain that recognize and process speech sounds start to specialize at a much earlier stage. An interdisciplinary working group of the Department of
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A new review of Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PARDS) highlights the lack of data available for standard treatment approaches and adjunctive therapies, leading to significant variability in patient management. This comprehensive review article, which also identifies a great need for studies to generate outcomes data in pediatric patients with ARDS, is published in Pediatric
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