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Recommendations for Viral Myocarditis - a Serious Complication of the Flu
February 20, 2007
These are the joint recommendations of Pediatric Cardiology, ICU and Infectious Diseases.
Viral myocarditis is a rare but serious complication of influenza and other viral infections. Myocarditis can lead to acute heart failure culminating in cardiogenic shock, ventricular arrhythmias, or pericardial effusion.
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Mending Our Kids: A Children's HealthLink Special
December 28, 2006
KING-TV, Northwest Cable News and KONG-TV will air a one-hour HealthLink special entitled Mending our Kids.
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Dr. Maxine Hayes Elected to the Institute of Medicine
October 31, 2006
Children’s Medical Staff member Dr. Maxine Hayes was elected to membership in the Institute of Medicine (IOM), part of the National Academy for the Sciences.
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Children's Holds 30th Annual Resident Retreat
September 12, 2006
In 1977, Children’s held its first retreat for first-year residents, with the goals of promoting camaraderie and providing basic training.
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Kids with Cancer: Courage & Hope, a KING 5 HealthLink Special
August 07, 2006
In August, KING 5, KONG 6/16 and NWCN will air a one-hour HealthLink special titled Kids with Cancer: Courage & Hope.
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Pediatric Bioethics Conference Targets Ethical Issues Related to Vaccines-Watch the Webcast
July 14, 2006
Sponsored by the Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics, the second annual conference will take place Friday and Saturday July 14-15, 2006 in Seattle, Washington.
The topic, Current Controversies: Ethical Issues Related to Vaccination of Children, will cover numerous ethical questions. Visit the event Web site to learn more or watch the Webcast.
Atlas of the Pediatric Brain
May 22, 2006
Srdjan Jelacic, David de Regt and Ed Weinberger have developed an electronic atlas of the normal pediatric brain. The purpose of the brain atlas is to provide an easy-to-use interactive method to learn about the normal changes in MR appearance of the pediatric brain and to facilitate correct interpretation of potential abnormalities.
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Dermatology Service Temporarily Closed
May 05, 2006
Children’s has temporarily closed the Dermatology Clinic and all dermatology inpatient services. Our clinic chief is on a pregnancy leave. We have contacted all patients who were scheduled for appointments.
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WIC Approved Formula List
April 17, 2006
There are four important WIC formula changes that have been made as part of ongoing WIC efforts to reduce costs while still meeting the nutrition needs of the majority of children served.
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Factsheet Available
April 17, 2006
Necrotizing Fasciitis is an infection that has recently been in the news.
This fact sheet, from the Seattle & King County Public Health Department has information of interest to health care providers as well as the public.
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