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Astigmatism is a defect in the shape of your eye’s lens or cornea, which is the transparent dome that sits atop your iris and pupil. In healthy eyes, both your cornea and lens possess a smooth and equal curvature, like a ping pong ball. This condition, which fosters normal eyesight, is referred to as astigmatism. Cover art photo provided by Erol Ahmed on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@erol
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Contact Address: 51 East 25th Street, Ste 441 New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-389-1892 Website URL: http://www.obgynecologistnyc.com/ About US Dr. Zelmanovich completed her undergraduate education at Binghamton University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychobiology. Dr.Zelmanovich then went on to earn her medical doctorate from Sackler School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center with distinction . ...
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Navigating the holidays and vacations may be more challenging for families of children with the juvenile idiopathic arthritis and other rheumatology conditions. This podcast provides suggestions from pediatric rheumatologist Linda Wagner-Weiner, MD, and Cathy Schroeder, BN, RSN, longtime nurse in the rheumatology and orthopedics clinics at Shriners…
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If your child has an abnormal spine curve physicians at Shriners Children's can help. Younger patients may receive serial casting. Others may benefit from halo traction. Spine Surgeon Michal Szczodry explains the condition, these treatments and what to expect.Por Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
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Dr. Pillai shares what families need to know about chest wall deformities such as pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. He also discusses other services pediatric surgeons can provide patients at Shriners Hospitals such as feeding tubes and vein access.Por Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
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Dr. Lydia Barhight discusses the severe negative consequences associated with bullying, how to address bullying in schools, shares advice for parents on what to do if your child might be experiencing bullying and how to help restore self-confidence in your child if they've been bullied or teased.Por Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
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Dr. Meredith Albert shares the correlation of a diagnosis of cleft palate or another craniofacial condition and a learning disability, how early a learning disability can be identified, how a learning disability is diagnosed and the services available to help children in school.Por Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
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Contact Address: 51 East 25th Street, Ste 441 New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-389-1892 Website URL: http://www.obgynecologistnyc.com/ About US Dr. Zelmanovich completed her undergraduate education at Binghamton University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychobiology. Dr.Zelmanovich then went on to earn her medical doctorate from Sackler Scho…
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Astigmatism is a defect in the shape of your eye’s lens or cornea, which is the transparent dome that sits atop your iris and pupil. In healthy eyes, both your cornea and lens possess a smooth and equal curvature, like a ping pong ball. This condition, which fosters normal eyesight, is referred to as astigmatism.…
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In this panel interview, Marissa Foss and Patricia Engebretson discuss ear anomalies in children and positional plagiocephaly (brachycephaly). They explain ways to help prevent them, how they're diagnosed, and the treatment options available at Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago.Por Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
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Kim Romberg, MSN, RN, CIC discusses antibiotic resistance. She explains the many theories of what's causing the resistance, and how good antibiotic stewardship and other infection prevention strategies may be the best way to decrease the resistance to super bugs.Por Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious disease that has polio-like symptoms where muscles and refluxes in the body become weak. According to the CDC, in 2018 alone there were 193 cases in 39 states. Dr. Sue Mukherjee explains the AFM virus, what may cause it and the intensive rehabilitation care and services available at Shriners Hospit…
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Clubfoot may look like the foot is lying on its side with the bottom of the foot facing in towards the middle and the feet are usually stiff and difficult to get out of this position. Dr. Peter Smith discusses how clubfoot is a specialty of the hospital's team of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, why the team approach at Shriners provides the best ca…
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Bill Craggs, CPO and Jeffrey Ackman, MD discuss the types of orthopaedic conditions children may need braces for. In this panel discussion, they will also share what prosthetics and orthothic devices for children are offered and how the specialists at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago has the largest clinic in Chicago for children with limb…
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In this panel interview, Sarah Richards, MS, CCC-SLP and Kathyrn Hess, MS, CCC-SLP discuss why certain children need speech therapy, what an appointment is like, and how Shriners Hospitals for Children uses the latest technology in speech therapy for Cleft palate and craniofacial conditions.Por Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
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The pediatric plastic surgery service provides reconstructive procedures for children and young adults with congenital, developmental and acquired deformities. Lee, Alkureishi, M.D. discusses why a child might need plastic surgery and the many plastic surgery options for children at Shriners Hospital for Children- Chicago.…
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Arthrogryposis is a congenital condition of joint contracture. A joint is stuck in a position due to thin, weak or missing muscles surrounding the joint. Dr. Sue Mukhurjee and Dr. Haluk Altiok explain Arthrogryphosis and treatment options available at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago.Por Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago has an extensive cerebral palsy program comprised of physicians, nurses; physical, occupational and speech therapists; social worker care managers and RN care managers. Our pediatric specialists offer a combined 75 years of expertise in caring for the child with mild to complex cases of cerebral palsy. Nanc…
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In this patient centered segment, Alec Cabacungan, national patient spokesperson for Shriners Hospitals for Children and Dr. Peter Smith, MD, Director of the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, join the show to share Alec's story of inspiration, determination and how Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago…
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It is the mission of the nurses at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago to demonstrate excellence by applying knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care. The nursing team embraces the responsibility to preserve integrity and strives to provide a safe and respectful environment, through maintaining competency and promoting professional …
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The rehabilitation department at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago provides evidence-based, individualized physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapy by expert, compassionate professionals in a collaborative, positive and supportive environment. Ann Flanagan, PT PCS, and Rachel Galant, MSNM, OTR/L share an overview of the multi…
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Neuromuscular disorders can weaken the nerves that control your body's muscles and movements. Gradually these diseases can cause twitches, aches, cramping, and often times the inability to use those muscles again. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, is an MDA affiliated clinic. We offer multidisciplinary team care for children with various f…
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Hospitalization can be a stressful time for your child and your family. By helping your child prepare, you can make the hospital experience more comfortable and positive Amanda Hogle, CTRS Recreational Therapist, and Allison Goldstein, B.S., CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist, share tips for parents to prepare their child for a hospital visit and…
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The designated spina bifida team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, provides care for all types of spina bifida. Haluk Altiok, MD, discusses the multidisciplinary, team-based approach to help children with spina bifida reach the highest level of health and independence in their homes, schools and communities.…
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Hand disorders in children are more common than people realize, and there are many new treatments to help children with hand conditions such as syndactyly and polydactyly. Pediatric hand surgery is a growing field that takes extra precise skills plus the caring nature of working with children. In this podcast, Felicity Fishman, M.D, discusses hand …
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The pediatric orthopaedic surgery service at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago includes board-certified pediatric orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons from the faculty of first-class teaching institutions in the Chicagoland area. Our Chicago pediatric orthopaedic staff works collaboratively with primary care physicians, parents and the pa…
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