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Improving Performance Starts with a Dancer’s Nutrition

Dance is a strenuous sport that requires proper nutrition to maintain proper health and endurance. Find tips from our experts on how to use food as fuel, maintain bone health and stay hydrated for practice and performance.

Departments

Improving Pediatric to Adult Care Transitions (ImPACT) Program

The Improving Pediatric to Adult Care Transitions (ImPACT) Program supports and advocates for all young people and their families during the transition process from pediatric to adult healthcare.

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Primary vs. Salvage Liver Transplantation for Biliary Atresia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Kasai hepatoportoenterostomy is the standard of care for children with biliary atresia to help relieve the bile duct blockage. Many children may still require a liver transplant. In this study, researchers compared the benefits of the Kasai procedure versus receiving a primary liver transplant.

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Mental Health Resources for Parents and Caregivers

It’s hard to find mental health care for kids right now, and many waiting lists are long. Learn tips for navigating the system and where to find help.

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Resilience and Mental Health Resources

Find self-care and wellness resources to help your child cope with challenges while building their resilience for the future. Learn more from our experts.

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American Heart Association Scientific Statement Describes Cardiac Manifestations, Complications Associated with COVID-19 in Children and Young Adults

Statement from the American Heart Association provides guidance on prevention and treatment of heart complications from COVID-19 in children and young adults.

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Signs of a Mental Health Crisis: When to Call a Hotline and When to Go to the ER

Is this a mental health crisis? Experts in our Pediatric Mental Health Institute explain signs of a mental health crisis in kids and teens with tips for when and how to get help.

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Virtual Second Opinions from Children’s Hospital Colorado

Our experts offer second opinions to help your family make an informed decision about your child’s symptoms and treatment.

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Early Outcomes of a Myofascial Repair Technique for Fetal Meningocele

In this study, researchers compared the results from two closure methods for repairing myelomeningocele and myeloschisis: modified-myofascial closure and non-myofascial closure.

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Is the Appendix a Good Organ to Diagnose Total Colonic Aganglionosis?

Total colonic aganglionosis, a rare form of Hirschsprung disease, can be reliably diagnosed using appendix biopsies if no nerve cells are found in the appendix.