Child Abuse Webinar Child abuse often leaves behind tell-tale signs, known as sentinel injuries. When pediatricians know how to recognize these marks and how to act on them, children's lives can improve and families can break abuse cycles. Jennifer Andrews, MD, specializes in child abuse. In this webinar, she'll share…
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Artificial intelligence may change the way we treat pediatric cancer. Big data analysis makes more precise treatment possible.
Understanding what causes SIDS could lead to better methods of prevention and more lives saved. Fern Hauck, MD, focuses on these issues.
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