The United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation released the first guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF), in order to improve timely detection of CF in infants from all racial and ...

Northampton County will launch a program this month to provide free lead testing to children. The program, titled Walk-In ...

This has several benefits and advantages, but also means that creating an exam timetable can be a very complex process. Work on the timetable starts 3-4 months before the exam period and involves ...

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Leukemia signs are often caused by problems in a child’s bone marrow. When leukemia cells build up in the marrow, they can ...

Phase II Study Shows the Effect of Adenoviral Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C and Lymph Node Transfer in Lymphedema. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery , 2024; 155 (2): 256e DOI: 10.1097/PRS ...

In such cases, subjecting the child to a medical exam, including collection of vaginal swabs, could put the child under more stress, especially when no use was served by performing such a medical ...

Experts have different opinions on vision screening and eye exams for children. Talk to your child's eye doctor (ophthalmologist) or optometrist to see what’s right for your child. Early ...

The child's mother was contacted after that exam was done. According to those same documents, that suspected abuse was never reported as is mandated by state law. In the end, that exam showed no ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Child-only health insurance helps pay for children’s medical bills and preventive care, such as immunizations. Health insurance ...