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Medical care for youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities: A call …

WebAccording to national data, one in six children has a neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) such as autism, intellectual disability, or ADHD.Their medical care is …

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Virtual nursing pilot helps nurses thrive

WebWith a virtual nurse ordering equipment and paging the medical team, Lily Harris, BSN, RN, had more time to focus on patients. In December 2022, the hospital’s …

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CHIP looks back at 25 years of bioinformatics

WebCHIP-ing away at health and medicine for 25 years: A look back. CHIP pioneered many ideas that influenced the development of the health care system. …

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Rethinking a hospital’s role in community health

WebBoston Children’s Hospital is giving community organizations more tools and resources to build a healthier future for children and families. In 2018, the hospital …

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When a parent has mental illness, how to support kids

WebPractice self-compassion. “Parents with mental illness often carry a lot of shame and guilt, which doesn’t help them or their children,” says Dr. Ibeziako. She …

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Racism is a health issue: How it affects kids, what parents can do

WebRacism affects children’s health in numerous and complicated ways. Children who grow up in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to be exposed to air …

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Revisiting race and ethnicity in clinical guidelines

WebIn a systematic national review in 2022, about 30 percent of pediatric clinical guidelines included a race or ethnicity term. At Boston Children’s, the conversation …

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Nutrition equity: How to give nutrition advice to diverse families

WebTry asking about nutrition in the context of the family’s daily life before giving advice, Ruiz suggests. “Taking time to show interest in how the family lives day to day …

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Not just a physical thing: The psychology of sports injuries and

WebRest is integral to physical healing. However, for some athletes, being injured and getting taken out of their sport can trigger significant mental health issues — …

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Behavioral health: What parents should know

WebEven before a worldwide pandemic uprooted life as we knew it, our children have been grappling with an unprecedented health crisis. In the span of 10 years, …

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Relationship talks: Staying together through a child’s illness

WebAmong the many stresses of having an ill or injured child, parents often feel a strain on their marriage. Whenever she can, clinical social worker Katherine Preston, …

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Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S)

WebRelative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) describes a syndrome of poor health and declining athletic performance that happens when athletes do not get enough …

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Medical interpreters bridge language and culture

WebIn fact, interpreters are more than just translators of language: They also help bridge cultural gaps. “Patients’ experiences are enhanced when they work with a trained …

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Language barriers linked with medical errors in hospitalized children

Web1. Accurately and consistently identify and document language assistance needs. 2. Use certified interpreters, and use them with every communication within the …

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Help kids fight the “Selfie Effect” and build self-esteem instead

WebWhat makes body dysmorphia different from other self-esteem concerns, says Sinclair-McBride, is its effect on someone’s ability to function in their everyday life. …

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Rising adolescent suicidality during COVID-19

WebAbout 80 percent were adolescents ages 12 to 18. In the year before the pandemic, 50 percent of admitted patients had suicidal ideation or had made suicide …

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Standing up to microaggressions: A hospital-wide training

WebBystander-to Upstander training workshops are 90 minutes long. Participants are first introduced to microaggressions and the “ACT framework” for intervening. They …

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