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Boy With Short Bowel Syndrome Living the Dream of a Better Life

Stanford Childrens

Jah’Seki was born with a condition that damaged his small intestine, requiring much of it to be removed. To survive and grow, he has been on total parenteral nutrition (TPN)—intravenous feeding—his entire life. The purpose of the program is to provide nutritional support to help compromised bowels grow and regain function.

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NICH Program Gives Parents of Medically-Complex Baby Wings to Fly

Stanford Childrens

Xander’s heart didn’t grow well in the womb. It takes a lot of energy to maintain the body’s needs when the heart and lungs are not working well, and many infants with heart conditions can’t take in enough calories by mouth. We tried to put it back in his nose, but then he turned red and looked like he wasn’t breathing well.

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Premature Baby Turns 2 After Traumatic Start

Stanford Childrens

She knew what was likely happening because it had happened with her first son: Her placenta was separating from the wall of the uterus, a condition called placental abruption. The Nest has advanced technology to care for fragile infants who need intensive support for their lungs, feeding, and nutrition to help them grow. He weighed 2.5

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

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And most students probably don’t realize the power and impact of sleep on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. Sleep plays a crucial role in regulating mood and emotional well-being.

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Smallest Baby Born in 2020 Turns 2 and Rules the Day

Stanford Childrens

Preeclampsia is a high-risk pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and swelling due to fluid retention. At Stanford Children’s Health’s Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services, a large multispecialty team cares for pregnant women and fetuses with complex health conditions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: FAACTs Roundtable Podcast – Safely Caring for Students with Food Allergies is a Collaborative Effort

Relentless School Nurse

School nurses hold a pivotal position in the school community, ensuring the physical and mental well-being of students. Amid these constraints, school nurses work diligently to educate students, staff, and parents about various health-related topics, including nutrition, hygiene, and managing chronic conditions.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

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It was notable that physical inactivity was a stronger risk factor for severe COVID-19 than commonly-discussed pre-existing conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and smoking. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.