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Can you cure congenital heart defect? Expert answers 14 common questions about the birth defect
Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, ...
Mom Gives Birth to Twins — and Immediately Notices 1 Has a Crooked Jaw (Exclusive)
A mom's viral TikTok reveals how one twin's jaw was affected by in-utero pressure from her sister. Despite the initial concern, the mom of two has perfectly healthy twin girls and the issue has since ...
North Texas infant brought back to life while battling severe flu complications as parents raise awareness
Nine-month-old Avery Ash's medical journey has been delicate and perilous as flu cases spike across North Texas and ...
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Patient with cystic fibrosis not diagnosed until age 23 years now treated with the new triple therapy Trikafta
The effect of cystic fibrosis on many organs and the frequent lung infections means that it is mostly diagnosed in childhood. Somehow, for Verônica Stasiak Bednarczuk, that diagnosis did not arrive ...
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American Heart Month: How quick response saved a Bend teen’s life
In June 2022, now-Summit High student Nina Taft collapsed on the field during a middle school soccer match when she suffered ...
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American Heart Month: How quick response saved one Bend teen’s life
Every second counts. Bend resident Mary Taft says early CPR and the use of an AED saved her daughter's life. In June 2022, Nina Taft collapsed on the field during a soccer match when she suffered ...
Born to heal: Why babies recover after heart damage, but adults do not
Newborns with heart complications can rely on their newly developed immune systems to regenerate cardiac tissues, but adults ...