Your Child’s Health

Your Child's Health is a monthly health advice column for parents from the experts at Duke Children's.

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Chest Pain in Children and Adolescents
Chest pain in children and adolescents is common, but is generally benign.
04/30/2008

Frequently Asked Questions about Children’s Clinical Trials
Today’s research benefits the next generation.
01/29/2008

What's the Big Deal about Stools?
Parents commonly monitor stool patterns as one means of assessing the overall health of their child.
01/29/2008

Tubes and Tonsils
Dealing with Chronic Ear Infections, Strep Throat, and Related Problems
01/01/2008

Is Circumcision Necessary?
Expecting parents should decide before birth – here’s a look at the facts.
11/28/2007

Pediatric Rapid Response Teams
What are rapid response teams and how do they work in Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center?
11/21/2007

Rotavirus and HPV Vaccines
Learn about new vaccines now recommended for children and adolescents.
10/01/2007

Day Care Diseases
No matter how germ-conscious you are at home, your child may be sharing more than just toys at day care.
08/29/2007

Research Studies: Investigating New Treatments for Children
A medical study can help answer big questions -- but only through the participation of many people.
07/27/2007

Palliative Care for Children
Doctors may become supporters instead of healers when no cure is available.
07/02/2007

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