Someone who is a carrier for sickle cell disease has sickle cell trait. While not nearly as serious as SCD, sickle cell trait can cause health complications in rare circumstances.
Peter Dean helps children with heart conditions. Learn more about what shapes his approach to patient care and what advice he'd pass on to others.
With one tiny drop of blood, doctors can screen newborns for 35 genetic disorders. Here's why it's important and what you should know about the results.
A spine expert busts 3 common myths about what causes scoliosis in children. Plus, how to know if your child is at risk.
If you have a family history of heart disease then genetic testing can help you know your risk, find sensible prevention, and stay healthy.
Managing ADHD is challenging. Especially when your medication is impacted by a national shortage. Here are strategies to get you through.
Child Abuse Prevention Month focuses on how everyone in the community can reduce the number of people impacted by child abuse.
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Find out more about cardiologist Amit Patel in 7 quick questions.
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