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Pediatric Concussions: Understanding Concussions and Their Effects
According to the Centers For Disease Control an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year. About 75 percent of TBIs that occur annually are...
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Treating Rare Illnesses in Children
By: Dr. Mark Gilchrist, Chief of Pediatrics at Lowell General Hospital One of the great things about pediatrics is that for the most part, children get better over time. This of course, is in stark...
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Autism in Kids
According to the National Institutes of Health, three to six children out of every 1,000 will have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and males are four times more likely to be affected than females....
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Fun, Family-Friendly Fall Activities
By: Rebecca Stephenson, Guest Contributor Coming up with activities for the whole family can be difficult when cold weather sets in. Thankfully, the Merrimack Valley has a ton of exciting fall events...
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The Value of Finding Time
By: Dawn Thompson I always knew that time was precious, but never quite realized how valuable it really was. Now, I’m not just talking about time in general. I realize my time is valuable in terms of...
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Pediatric ENT
Mark Vecchiotti, MD, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children, and Andrew Scott, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Tufts Medical Center, answer some...
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Pediatric Headaches
Kristen Padulsky, CPNP is one of Floating Hospital for Children’s pediatric neurology specialists who have a particular focus on headaches. Here, she answers some common questions about pediatric...
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I Survived Last Winter
By: Sue Anganes This was a long winter, and I can’t wait for the warm spring weather to emerge. I went back through some photos to remember how I survived the cooped up days at home. For those who...
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Become a Merrimack Valley Mom Blogger!
We have decided to extend our contest to recruit six new bloggers for the Merrimack Valley Moms Blog! All mothers in the Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts are invited to enter. Selected moms will...
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Summer Safety Tips
By: Abigail Ancherico, Guest Contributor Summer is a time for playing outside, soaking up the bright sun and cooling off in the pool. But with outdoor activities come several safety precautions that...
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