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At Lurie Children's, your child's health is our priority. Our pediatric experts provide education and guidance for all childhood illnesses, from congenital health disease to strep throat. Find more information about your child's condition or disease and the treatment options available here.
X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is Added to the Newborn Screen in Illinois
Newborn screening can change a baby’s life. It is testing that is done shortly after birth to help detect serious health conditions before obvious symptoms appear.
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Pediatric Strokes Are More Common Than You Think
Childhood stroke affects about 1 to 8 in 100,000 children in the western hemisphere.
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Signs and Symptoms of a Staph Infection
Staph aureus can cause infections with skin and soft tissue infections being the most common type of staph infection seen in the community.
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Dentistry at Lurie Children’s: Providing Care and Comfort to Patients with Complex Needs
Riley’s family put a pause on the dental work he needed after he was diagnosed with synovial cell sarcoma. Read more.
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Beads of Courage- Representing a Childhood Cancer Journey
Lurie Children’s Beads of Courage program helps patients express experiences that can’t be fully captured in words.
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Male Fertility Preservation: A Glimpse of Hope
For many children undergoing chemotherapy, infertility is a harsh reality they may have to face in the future.
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Deciphering the Definition of Ketogenic Diet
When you eat a ketogenic diet, the body flips from using glucose for energy to using fat and ketones for energy.
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Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing & Children
The Genetic Counseling team explains what to consider when looking for a service and what these results could really mean for you and your family.
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)- What You Need to Know
AFM is a rare but serious condition that affects the spinal cord. Inflammation in the spinal cord can result in sudden weakness of muscles.
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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports
Help young athletes prevent overuse injuries and stay injury-free with expert advice on training, recovery, and proper techniques.
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Fever in Children: How and When to Treat
Fever in children is common, especially during cold and flu season that can sometimes require treatment.
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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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