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Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes
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How do you know if your child has Type 1 diabetes? How is it treated? And how can Type 2 diabetes be prevented? Our expert weighs in.
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Less is More: Exposure to Stimuli for Overcoming Phobia
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A team of investigators, led by Bradley S. Peterson, MD, director of the Institute for the Developing Mind at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Paul Siegel, PhD, associate professor of psychology
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Doctors in training, known as medical residents, often find themselves tasked with significant clinical responsibilities while continuing to learn how to be a physician. Many hospitals offer lecture
Improving Disease Monitoring for Hispanic Children With IBD
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Study aims to adjust the Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index to better reflect disease activity in Hispanic children.
What is HPV and Does Your Child Need to Receive the Vaccine Now?
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Human papilloma virus, or HPV, is a common virus that spreads through sexual contact. It can cause cancer later in life but a vaccine can prevent infection.
Living With a Restricted Diet
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