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Biliary atresia: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the congenital liver condition

Biliary atresia is a rare liver condition that affects babies whose bile ducts are blocked. It is difficult to diagnose and treat, but a doctor at UT Southwestern is pursuing groundbreaking research to expedite care.

Natasha Corbitt, M.D., Ph.D.

February 2, 2024

5 common childhood injuries and how to prevent them

Here are some tips to help prevent some of the most common childhood injuries, from falls and bike accidents to animal bites and sports injuries.

Barbara Gaines, M.D.

December 22, 2023

Chest wall disorders: When to seek treatment for pectus excavatum or carinatum

Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum, can interfere with your child’s physical and emotional health. Adam Alder, M.D., discusses treatment for these conditions.

Adam Alder, M.D.

March 21, 2023

When your baby is born with less than 10 fingers and 10 toes

When an ultrasound showed the Menous’ son would have limb differences, they started researching ways to give him a healthy start. Get their tips in this week’s blog.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

June 14, 2022

Understanding blood clot complications in teens

Returning to exercise after pulmonary embolism treatment is difficult for many young patients. UT Southwestern's Dr. Ayesha Zia discusses her research investigating why – and how the data might improve treatment.

Ayesha Zia, M.D.

December 8, 2021

Boy is seizure-free after advanced epilepsy surgery

Born 16 weeks early, Jordan's health defied the odds. But at age 4, he started having back-to-back seizures – as many as 50 a day. See how team-based care and precision epilepsy surgery gave Jordan his life back, free from seizures.

Dallas Armstrong, M.D. / Angela Price, M.D.

March 18, 2021