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We usually cool down by sweating, but when it's too hot or humid, or in situations that put us at risk for overheating, our internal temperature control system can become overloaded. Knowing the signs can prevent emergencies.
Most childhood vaccines give immunity to 90% to 99% of the children who get them. But children who haven't responded to vaccination have to depend on the immunity of others around them for protection.
Adolescents and teenagers ages 11-17 should get about 9 hours of sleep each night, but most are getting far less. Medical College of says Lynn A. D'Andrea, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Associate Professor of Pediatrics.
The Sleep Center at Children's Hospital received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, making it the only sleep disorders center in Wisconsin dedicated exclusively to the care of children.
There are some occasions when parents know their baby has a lethal condition. The Fetal Concerns Program at Children's Hospital helps families cope with loss while offering a full range of support and planning services.
"About 20% of children with sickle cell disease will have some form of stroke by the time they are teenagers," says John Paul Scott, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and a specialist in blood disorders.
"Not only is iron important for your red blood cells, but it is an essential element for the energy machine of every cell in your body," explains John Paul Scott, MD.
How to transition young adults with pediatric-onset disabilities to the world of adult health care is an important topic that is being more widely recognized, says William P. Waring III, MS, MD.
It's something no expectant parent wants to hear - "there's something wrong with your baby." Families who are referred to the Fetal Concerns Program receive support and expertise from an entire team of specialists.
One of the goals of those who treat spina bifida patients is to improve their functionality and independence, says Bruce A. Kaufman, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Professor of Neurosurgery and Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Medical Director of Neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
"Pediatric ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia) had terrible survivorship 30 years ago," says Dr. Christopher Bredeson, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Hematological Malignancies. "Today, that has changed dramatically."
In many cases, scoliosis does not require treatment, but the curve is watched and measured carefully over the years to make sure it doesn't become any worse.
As early as infancy, a baby with autism might be unresponsive to people or focus intently on one item to the exclusion of others for long periods of time.
"The presenting signs of otitis media are rapid or acute onset of difficulty which includes fever, pain and irritability," says Joseph E. Kerschner, MD, FACS, FAAP. Treatment depends on the cause of the ear infection - either viral or bacterial.
A healthful, well-balanced diet is a necessity during pregnancy, but some foods have the potential to cause harm, says Michael Lund, MD. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or breastfeeding need to take extra measures to avoid them.
Dr. Tyshunda Manning says that many STDs are treatable or curable. "Early detection and treatment can lead to fewer long-term consequences," she says, but prevention is of primary concern.
Rotavirus is very contagious, spreading easily from children who are already infected. In fact, nearly every child in the US has been infected by age 5.
Depression in children and adolescents can be difficult to diagnose because their normal behavior is often marked by mood swings and negative thoughts. They might not even recognize depressive symptoms in themselves.
Although 15-to-24-year-olds represent only one-quarter of the sexually active population, they account for nearly half of all new STDs each year.
The gift will allow the College's MACC Fund-supported investigators to expand preclinical programs on tumor vaccine development and apply their findings to childhood cancers.
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