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Contact the Division of Newborn Medicine 617-919-2358 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is prematurity? A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature. Slightly fewer than 12 percent of all babies are premature. …
Contact the Cleft and Craniofacial Center 617-355-6309 International +1-617-355-5209 Email Email us Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Pfeiffer syndrome? Pfeiffer syndrome is a complex genetic disorder in which certain bones in the …
Contact the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement 617-355-6462 International +1-617-355-5209 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find A Location What are …
Contact the Center for Childhood Liver Disease 617-355-5837 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is primary sclerosing cholangitis? Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic condition in which the liver’s bile ducts become inflamed …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac? Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are three native plants — collectively called poison ivy — whose oils can cause an allergic reaction in nearly 85 …
Contact the Benderson Family Heart Center 617-355-4278 Email heart@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a patent foramen ovale? A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a hole in the wall that that separates the heart’s two …
Contact the Pilonidal Care Program 617-919-6279 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is pilonidal disease? Pilonidal disease is a chronic infection of the skin in the area between the buttocks. Pilonidal (pronounced pie-luh-NIE-dul ) …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion About respiratory distress If your child is having difficulty breathing, she may show signs of being in danger of respiratory distress. It is important to learn these signs to know how to respond …
Contact the Division of Infectious Diseases 617-354-2900 Fax 617-730-0911 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Learn More What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by a type of bacteria …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is ringworm? Ringworm is a skin condition characterized by a ring-shaped red, scaly rash, or patches with clearing centers. "Ringworm" is a misleading term that refers to the circular appearance of the …