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Keeping Your Family Healthy And Happy

A few months ago, we realized that it had been awhile since we took our kids to the doctor. We scheduled a few appointments, and then prepared our children for the possibility of routine immunizations. After we took them in, we got a little surprise with our youngest son. The doctor noticed a strange lump on his leg, and recommended an immediate biopsy. The next day, we found out that he had a rare form of cancer, and it was really discouraging. However, we never would have found the problem if it weren't for that routine physical at our family health care clinic. My blog is about helping parents to recognize the importance of regular healthcare, so that you can keep your family healthy and happy.

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Partial Knee Replacement Surgery Could Be The Right Choice For You

Posted on July 18, 2018

If you have arthritis in your knee that limits your activities and causes pain that's difficult to control, your doctor might recommend surgery when other treatments no longer help. Knee replacement surgery can involve a total or partial knee replacement. The surgery you get depends on the condition of your knee and how the arthritis has affected it. Here is some information about the partial knee replacement procedure. The Areas of Damage Determine Suitability [Read More]

How Pediatricians Can Help Parents Understand A Fragile X Syndrome Diagnosis

Posted on June 14, 2018

Fragile X syndrome causes children to have numerous developmental problems. It is a genetic disorder that affects males more than females. At the age of two, a child with fragile X syndrome has delayed speech and language. Read on to find out how pediatricians can help parents understand a fragile X syndrome diagnosis. Talk To Your Doctor It helps to fully understand what a fragile X syndrome diagnosis entails. This disorder causes learning and behavioral challenges. [Read More]

Want To Have A Baby? Why You Should Get Your Genes Tested

Posted on May 11, 2018

Having a baby is one of the most serious endeavors that anyone can take on. It's a major responsibility, but it's also a job that comes with a lot of joy and great memories. If you and your partner are thinking about having a baby, there's a lot of preparation that needs to take place first. Along with getting your finances together and making sure that your house is big enough to support a child, you need to also think about something else: your genes. [Read More]

3 Types of Brain Injuries That Are Common in Preemies

Posted on April 18, 2018

Babies are considered premature when they are born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy. Babies born before the 25th week of gestation are considered extremely premature. No matter how early a baby is born, they are at a higher risk of having certain health complications, including an injury to the brain. Here are three types of brain injuries that are common for preemies.   1. Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) [Read More]