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What is hypermobility?

Hypermobility or being “double jointed” refers to joints that move beyond the normal range of motion. It is very common in children.

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What is a pediatric gastroenterologist and why would I need to bring my child to one?

Pediatric gastroenterologists treat children with gastrointestinal issues from the newborn period through the teen years, and in some cases, into early adulthood.

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What is Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is a condition in which different body parts become inflamed, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, gastrointestinal tract, skin or eyes.

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Pediatric Pain Medicine Clinic — It’s not what you think!

Dr. Elisha Peterson addresses some common misconceptions about pain medicine and explains what actually happens in pain medicine clinics.

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COVID Q&A with cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Sherwin

It’s heart month and cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Sherwin is here to answer your questions about returning to school during the pandemic and what that may look like for children with heart conditions.