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IBD: Navigating the Road to Recovery With Positivity

Stanford Childrens

Based on the results, Dr. Moses narrowed Mos condition down to ulcerative colitis , a type of IBD that involves inflammation in the inner lining of the large intestine (colon). This meant finding the right medication that would reduce inflammation by suppressing his overactive immune system. Hes back playing sports.

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What’s New With RSV, COVID-19, and Flu Shots for Kids

Stanford Childrens

As children are back in school and the days get chillier, it’s a reminder to protect our families against viruses this upcoming season. Palivizumab is approved for children under 24 months of age with certain conditions that place them at high risk for severe RSV disease. This must be given once a month during RSV season.

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Following Their Calling to Help Young Cancer Patients and Beyond

Stanford Childrens

They both felt a calling to go to nursing school. What are the odds that not one, but two of us got contacted years after nursing school?” Stem cell transplants are used to treat people with life-threatening blood cancers, immune disorders, blood diseases , and metabolic conditions.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Importance Of Sleep Lesson Plans For Students In the hustle and bustle of school and life, it’s easy for students to underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep. Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds.

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Teen Taking on Life After Intestine-Liver-Pancreas Transplant

Stanford Childrens

She had pseudo-obstruction syndrome —a rare, chronic condition where the muscles in the intestines do not contract normally, causing symptoms that mimic a bowel obstruction. A bright future for Diana “I plan to start nursing school this fall, and I’d like to work with children. She also had associated liver disease.

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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Girls typically begin rhythmic gymnastics training before they start school. Protein is necessary for muscle growth and repair, and it is important for the maintenance of a healthy immune system. Little gymnasts are not encouraged to limit their nutrition during this time.