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Omphalocele & Gastroschisis
Shriners Children's offers treatments for these two rare birth defects that cause a baby to be born with some of their internal organs extending out of the body through a hole in the belly.
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Limb Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeformitiesLimb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.
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VATER/VACTERL Syndrome
VATER/VACTERL syndrome is a congenital disorder with at least three irregularities occurring together. VACTERL stands for Vertebral, Anal, Cardiac, Tracheal, Esophageal, Renal (kidney) and Limb abnormalities.
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Electrical Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Electrical-BurnsAt Shriners Children's, our team uses advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments to care for electrical burns.
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Rickets
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/RicketsRickets is a softening and weakening of bones in children, often caused by a vitamin D deficiency, but rickets can also have genetic causes. Shriners Children's doctors are experienced in diagnosing and treating rickets in its various forms.
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COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.
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The Building Blocks to Stronger Bones
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/The-building-blocks-to-stronger-bonesGrowing bones require more than just a glass of milk to remain up to the task of supporting kids as they run, jump and play. While childhood is the ideal time to build up that bone bank, adults also can adjust their lifestyles for better bone health. Here are three habits the whole family can follow...
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Adding Butternut Squash to Your Family Meals
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Adding-butternut-squash-to-your-family-mealsPamela Patt, clinical dietitian Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, explains the nutrition benefits of butternut squash and offers three family-friendly recipes to get kids to try it.
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DEXA Scan Technology Improves Patient Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/05/Prioritizing-the-Best-TechnologyFour Shriners Children’s locations have a DEXA Scan: Portland, Chicago, Montreal and Galveston.
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From Plate to Progress: The Role of Nutrition in Children's Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Good-Nutrition-MonthMarch is the celebration of Good Nutrition Month, initiated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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