A retrospective study, led by Akron Children’s pediatric intensivist Dr. Jonathan Pelletier, may lead to further review of various respiratory support options used in treating for infants and toddlers for bronchiolitis. Bronchiolitis, usually caused by RSV, is the most common reason for children under age two to be hospitalized and drove a three-fold increase in […]
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How to talk to your kids about Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the end of slavery. In 1865, General Gordon Granger was sent to Texas to make an announcement to the enslaved people that slavery had ended. A year after General Granger came to Texas, people began to celebrate Juneteenth in Galveston. People would travel to Galveston each year to […]
Chronic headaches can ruin childhood, but not if these providers have their way
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month and Akron Children’s is tackling this common complaint that can easily derail childhood and adolescence with an expanded team of providers, dedicated headache and infusion clinics, and a commitment to research, quality improvement and education. Here’s an overview: Akron Children’s Headache Program is led by Dr. M. […]
Dr. Steven Kuerbitz composes a retirement filled with playing pipe organ masterpieces, traveling the world and savoring life
Steven Kuerbitz, MD, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Akron Children’s, has never shied away from challenges. When he was young, Dr. Kuerbitz, his parents and siblings attended a church that had just installed a new pipe organ. He loved its sound. Although he was only 15, he decided he wanted to learn to play this grand […]
What is sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells. It can cause anemia, episodes of severe pain and other symptoms. Here’s what you should know about sickle cell disease. What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease affects the red blood cells in your body. Healthy red blood cells are round, flexible […]
Are sports supplements safe for young athletes?
Today’s youth sports culture places a high emphasis on getting better, faster and stronger, all while playing and training for some sports year-round. To keep up, many young athletes turn to supplements promising greater performance and improved hydration to excel in their sport. Teens are taking Liquid I.V.® for mega hydration in hopes of increasing […]