Under The Rainbow - Spring 2020
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Young Patient Overcomes Complex Craniofacial Challenges With Specialized Team
PJ had unilateral craniosynostosis – a birth defect in which the bones on one side of the skull grow together too early, severely limiting room for his brain to grow.
Could Your Child Really Be Having Migraines?
When we think of migraines, we tend to think of adults. But youngsters can get them too. How to spot migraine symptoms in children.
Understanding Eczema in Children
Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a noncontagious skin condition that causes dry, itchy skin. What parents need to know.
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Scoliosis: What Parents Need To Know
Scoliosis is a disorder in which the spine curves sideways. This usually looks like a “C” or “S” shape. The most common type is called adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and this typically shows up between the ages of 10 and 15.
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Why Well-Woman Visits Are Important -- And What To Ask
Ladies, it’s time to rethink your annual exam. Yearly well-woman visits with your health care provider – often with an obstetrician/gynecologist – offer way more for your well-being than the pelvic exam and Pap test that likely come to mind.
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Young Patient's Cancer Care Journey Inspires Her Own Future
High school senior Morgan Krek was initially diagnosed with a bone infection. After she didn’t respond to typical treatment, UH Rainbow doctors continued searching for answers. They discovered a rare type of bone cancer called Ewing’s sarcoma.
What Expecting Parents Need To Know About Jaundice
About 60 percent of newborn babies develop jaundice, but managing it is important because it can cause long-term health problems in rare cases.
Is It Just a Cough -- Or Childhood Asthma?
A cough here, a wheeze there. Most children have respiratory illnesses every now and then. But for one in 12 kids, these symptoms are a sign of something more significant: childhood asthma.