The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the first major medical association to take a hardline approach in discouraging ...

Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows. "We had thought that the older kids would not do as ...

Researchers in Liverpool and Oxford have found that surgery for a common elbow fracture in children offers no clinical benefit compared to non-surgical care. The findings could have significant ...

Millions of children have surgery every year - for everything from tonsil removal to correction of a heart defect - and understandably parents are often anxious about their child's safety and comfort.

Laser surgery for children with darker skin tones is a strong treatment option for various dermatological conditions but requires careful consideration and an individualized approach. That's from a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . DENVER — In this Healio video perspective, Kirk Reichard, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP, explains what pediatricians ...

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. Almost half of children who require surgery for ...

Penn State Health is expanding pediatric specialty services at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Pediatric ...