Breast Anomalies Program (Pediatric)

Breast Anomalies Program (Pediatric)

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Research may help better predict outcomes in kids with congenital cytomegalovirus

Two new studies may help researchers and clinicians better understand congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), the most common infectious cause of birth defects and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in children.
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What is looksmaxxing?

A Q&A with Dr. Bravender discussing what looksmaxxing is. Along with the true dangers of it, what parents should know, and when to intervene.
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When should parents stop tracking their kids' location?

Some parents may be crossing a line with tracking their young adult kids’ locations, according to a new national poll.
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Teens need private time with doctors, but many aren’t getting it

While most parents say it’s important for health care providers to speak privately with teenagers during their medical visits, far fewer are putting that belief into practice, according to a new University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
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Is there a "cliff effect” in physical activity after high school?

One in three parents say their child ages 18 to 25 is minimally active or inactive, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
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From simulation to practice for doctors

A doctor discusses how simulation practice is helping to sharpen skills of pediatric anesthesia specialists.