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What are Germs and How Can We Prevent Them from Spreading?

Germs are the microorganisms behind many common sicknesses, like the flu. Our experts share what exactly germs are, how they spread and how to avoid them.

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HEROS: An Early Remote SARS-CoV-2 Study of Households with Children

An early, 12-city remote study of SARS-CoV-2 infection within U.S. households with children. HEROS used sample self-collection for detection of viral RNA in nasal secretions to gauge infection rate and transmission in families.

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Transforming Pediatric Mental Health Care

The team at Children's Hospital Colorado is radically transforming pediatric mental health care to address the rising mental health crisis among kids. Their comprehensive approach includes implementing a trauma-informed care system, reducing inpatient care wait times, significantly expanding outpatient services and more.

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Speeding Up Cardiac Disease Research with Big Data

Researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado's Pediatric Heart Institute are utilizing big data to speed up discovery. By adopting business world techniques, the researchers apply a data-driven, inductive approach, using blood tests to measure biomarkers and machine learning to sort the data, leading to the development of new research questions and speeding up the discovery process.

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Single Center Case Series Highlights Successful Intra-Operative Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy for Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients

Acute kidney injury is common in pediatric patients who need a liver transplant. Often used in adults, continuous renal replacement therapy can help stabilize pediatric patients during transplant.

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More Extensive Lymph Node Sampling During Pediatric Renal Tumor Surgery Does Not Increase Postoperative Complications

Concerns about risk has led to low lymph node sampling rates during renal tumor surgeries despite value for treatment and disease staging. This study found it caused no rise in complications.

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Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Fellowship

Our Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Fellowship provides specialized training for new graduates and experienced respiratory therapists to kickstart their careers in pediatrics. Learn more.

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Is Melatonin Safe for Kids? A Guide to Sleep, Side Effects and Dosage

Melatonin use has surged among children in recent years, but is it really safe? Our sleep expert weighs in on the side effects of this sleep aid, plus when and how to use melatonin for kids.

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Body Positivity: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Self-Image

Body positivity is essential to healthy childhood development. Learn how to foster body positivity in your child and overcome barriers to a better self-image.

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Precision Medicine Institute

Using each child’s genetic makeup — and considering their individual health factors — our doctors can create more effective treatments tailored to their needs.