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Dr Hallas says: Therapy dogs to the rescue… warming our hearts

Ms. Hester presents a heartwarming story describing the puppy brigade program's design and its process for helping children to heal at Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio while receiving both inpatient and outpatient care.

Puppy brigade reports for duty

A therapy dog program at a children's hospital provides comfort for pediatric patients and families facing the unfamiliar and a sense of normalcy that makes a frightening hospital experience less so.

8 gut reactions to common problems

Here is helpful advice from Jon Matthew Farber, MD, about C diff, diarrhea, colic, reflux, and other things gastroenterological.

ACIP recommendations for 2017-2018 flu season

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its seasonal guidelines for influenza as well as updates for mumps, hepatitis A, varicella, and more.

More in this issue

Coronary artery lesions in Kawasaki disease are related to gene polymorphisms

Study validates new test for bacterial vs viral infections

Immediate amoxicillin is the most cost-effective choice for AOM

Child's ear pain progresses to leg pain, arm pain, and fever

New Tool Supports Diapering for Healthy Skin and Development

The Huggies^® Nursing Advisory Council is pleased to share the

Every Change Matters™ Nurse Education Program, an easy-to-use module to help nurses engage parents in developmental diapering practices.

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