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Food is Her Medicine – Ketogenic Diet Helps Baby Battling Seizures
After three weeks of beginning the ketogenic diet, Olivia has been 100% seizure free. Read more.
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Managing Kids’ Sugar at Halloween
During Halloween, many parents are concerned about how they can manage their child’s sugar in-take.
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Monitoring Lung Function – Pulmonary Diagnostic Lab at Lurie Children’s
One particular area at Lurie Children’s that our respiratory therapists provide care and service to patients is the Pulmonary Diagnostic Lab.
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Patient with Congenital Hypoventilation Syndrome Implanted with Phrenic Nerve-Diaphragm Pacer
Diana has congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS), a rare condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, including control of breathing.
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Confronting the Issue of Childhood Bullying
Up to a third of our nation’s youth are bullied at school. This is not including the 1 in 6 children who are also bullied online.
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Frigid Weather Tips to Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia in Children
Dr. Ken Polin provides insight to why kids don’t seem to mind the frigid temps and tips for preventing frostbite and hypothermia
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