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Injury Prevention and Care for Young Athletes
The UCSF Sports Medicine Center for Young Athletes works exclusively with children and young athletes, ages 5 to 25, who participate in sports at any level.Treatment for Strabismus in Children
The UCSF pediatric ophthalmology division cares for children who have certain unique eye disorders, including strabismus (misalignment of the eyes).Hydrops Fetalis
Hydrops fetalis is a condition in pregnancy marked by abnormal collections of fluid in the fetus. UCSF is the premier center for the diagnosis and management of pregnancies with hydrops fetalis.High Blood Pressure in Babies and Kids: Steps for Primary Care Providers
UCSF specialists in pediatric kidney and heart disease present the latest guidelines on evaluating patients with possible hypertension, including a key first step for establishing the diagnosis.Pediatric Surgical Services Newsletter - February 2022
UCSF Benioff Children’s San Francisco Receives ACS Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center Designation, Injury Prevention and Care for Young Athletes, Treatment for Strabismus in Children.Comprehensive Early Anatomic Evaluation
Since its founding in 1981, the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center has expanded its vision to incorporate dynamic new methods for fetal diagnosis and treatment based on the emerging fields of maternal-fetal genetics and precision medicinePediatric Scoliosis: Spinal Tethering as an Alternative to Fusion
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Mohammad Diab, MD, one of the innovators behind the tethering procedure, explains this safe, increasingly popular surgical option for severe scoliosis.Pediatric Surgical Services Newsletter - January 2022
Orthopaedics Clinic Now at Fremont Location Offering Childhood Glaucoma Treatment Register Now for Feb. 12 Sports Medicine ConferenceGuide to Pediatric Cardiology Referrals: Sizing Up Symptoms and Urgency
Pediatric cardiologist Ana C. Coll, MD, discusses the conditions – from arrhythmias to Kawasaki’s disease to several genetic disorders – that warrant cardiac concern and sometimes referral in young patients. She covers signs calling for STAT investigation, key elements of the physical exam, and helpful tests.High-Tech Living With Diabetes: Devices and Strategies for Pediatric Patients
Pediatric endocrinologist Gina Capodanno, MD, explains differences in diabetes between children and adults, then presents a thorough guide to the technologies – continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and hybrid monitor-and-delivery systems – that are making life easier for families.Fetal Care: Understanding and Managing Risks for Monochorionic Twins
UCSF experts share their approach to evaluating twins in utero, focused on ultrasound detection of those who share a placenta while developing in separate amniotic spaces. Radiologist Vickie A. Feldstein, MD, and perinatologist Nasim Sobhani, MD, provide anatomical keys to anticipating complications, such as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.Better Lives for Kids With Cerebral Palsy: Understanding Surgical Options
Knowing if and when to refer a child with CP for surgery can prevent serious problems, such as hip dislocation and pain, as well as improve the whole family’s quality of life.