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You’ve just taken your 6-month-old baby to the pediatrician, and they recommended you start to introduce common allergenic (something that has the potential to trigger an allergic reaction) foods like dairy, eggs, and peanuts. But what if your baby has a reaction? What does life look like with food allergies? Food Allergies in Babies and Toddlers My brother was diagnosed with an egg allergy when he was about a year old after taking a bite of my dad’s breakfast sandwich. This triggered a series of testing that eventually led him to be diagnosed with allergies to peanuts and cottonseed oil as well. Sometimes kids will grow out of their food allergies, but others will have them for life. At the time of a new diagnosis, it is really hard to predict whether or not your child will grow out of the allergy. The priority at this time is keeping them […]

Aiden’s life was changed forever when he received bone anchored hearing aids at Nemours Children’s Health. Born with  hearing loss, Aiden has worn hearing aids since he was just 5 months old. His family moved to the area when he was 5 years old, and it was at this time that he started receiving treatment at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Recently, during his junior year of high school, Aiden underwent surgeries with Dr. Cedric Pritchett for bone anchored hearing aids on both ears. “My audiologist was doing an audiogram and said, ‘Hey, maybe this isn’t working. Have you ever considered doing Osia implants?’” shares Aiden. “In essence, it was a shot to hear better, so I leapt on it.” Being his first surgery, Aiden recalls the initial apprehension he felt beforehand, saying, “I’m not going to lie, I was scared out of my mind.” However, he found the procedure to […]

Picture this: You’re in the emergency room for your child who accidentally swallowed a quarter. After you are put in a room, the members of your care team introduce themselves as your nurse and your resident doctor. They tell you that your child will be taken back for an X-ray. While your child is having the X-ray and you have a moment to think, you wonder to yourself, “Wait, what kind of doctor?”  The resident doctor comes back to update you that the X-ray did not show any coins or other objects swallowed. You breathe a sigh of relief knowing that your child is going to be fine, but you take this opportunity to ask your care team, “So what is a resident doctor?” What is a Resident Doctor? A resident doctor, also just called a resident or a resident physician, is someone who has completed both college and medical […]

Crew’s journey with Nemours Children’s Health began when he was just 9 months old. After being hospitalized for a seizure, his family met Dr. Sheth, a neurologist at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville. “Dr. Sheth listened to everything I told him and watched videos I had captured of Crew’s seizures,” his mom recalled. “He instantly requested genetic testing, which gave us his diagnosis of Dravet syndrome.” Dr. Sheth’s quick thinking made all the difference. “It was so critical because there are many anti-seizure drugs that can worsen seizures in children with Dravet syndrome. Because it is a rare syndrome, many children get diagnosed later in life, but we are so very thankful that the Nemours Children’s team was able to give us an early diagnosis so we could treat it appropriately.” Before finding the right treatment, life for Crew’s family was filled with uncertainty and fear. “Crew was seizing almost weekly, […]

At just 14 years old, Anzlie has faced significant challenges, yet she remains determined and strong. A first-year high school student, Anzlie has a passion for animals, even raising chickens in her backyard. She is an athlete and a dedicated student in the International Baccalaureate program, balancing academics with volleyball and CrossFit. Anzlie also manages both Type 1 diabetes and scoliosis, two conditions that require continuous care.   Anzlie’s journey with Type 1 diabetes began shortly after she finished first grade. Her mother noticed that Anzlie was excessively thirsty and had lost weight, prompting them to consult a doctor. The diagnosis was confirmed, and they were quickly referred to Nemours Children’s Health, where Dr. Larry Fox and a supportive endocrinology team helped them learn to manage the condition. Anzlie quickly adapted to monitoring her blood sugar and adjusting insulin.   Despite the challenges of diabetes, Anzlie embraced an active lifestyle. She participated […]

Managing a chronic condition like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is never easy, especially for children and adolescents. It requires constant attention to blood sugar levels, insulin administration, and carbohydrate intake, among many other factors. But there is a lesser known obstacle to this condition that often goes overlooked: mental health struggles, specifically, depression. Alexandra Monzon, PhD, a clinical pediatric psychologist with Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, is working to provide targeted mental health interventions for children with T1D. Why Depression is More Common in Kids with Type 1 Diabetes Dr. Monzon explained that T1D is stressful for young patients due to its demanding and constant nature — it requires patients to “be their own pancreas.” The continuous effort to regulate blood sugar through diet and insulin shots can lead to patients being overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. Dr. Monzon noted that symptoms can overlap and intensify in patients with Type 1 diabetes […]