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Emma and Ryan, as well as their moms, will always be grateful for the life-long friendship they made when receiving treatment at CHOC.
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The MyPlate diagram makes it easier to put nutrition recommendations into practice by focusing on one meal at a time.
Sports supplements in youth athletes
Due to the potential health risks involved in consuming sports supplements, the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly condemns their use.
Magnet Magic: Using magnets to treat babies and kids with hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is a lack of absorption, blockage of flow, or overproduction of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF).
Melody Therapy at CHOC Improving Lives For Patients With Heart Disease
The new Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV) Therapy is a less invasive procedure which can delay the need for open heart surgery.
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
There are many ways to commemorate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, including sharing your own story of a loved one.
How to decrease performance anxiety in young athletes
Q & A with Dr. Nadia Torres-Eaton, Pediatric Psychologist at CHOC on how to manage anxiety related to what we know as “stage fright.”
Common Surgeries in Children – What Parents Should Know
Dr. Ali Kavianian explains what some of the most common surgeries in children are, and when to know when your child may need surgery.
