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Vitamin D and Kids’ Health: Supporting Bone Health and Beyond

Designs for Health

In kids, vitamin D is critical for healthy bone growth and the development of a healthy immune system. Recent research suggests that it may also support other aspects of health in the growing child. . Vitamin D also helps support both innate and adaptive immune health. By Colleen Ambrose, ND, MAT.

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The Thyroid-Gut Axis: Is There a Connection Between Thyroid Health and the Gut Microbiome?

Designs for Health

It involves biochemical interactions between the immune system, gut microbiota, and the thyroid. Emerging research suggests that the thyroid-gut axis may play a pivotal role in the regulation of thyroid function and the immune response. GD is an autoimmune thyroid condition and is the most prevalent form of hyperthyroidism.

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What’s New With RSV, COVID-19, and Flu Shots for Kids

Stanford Childrens

Roshni Mathew, MD , and Hayden Schwenk, MD , pediatric infectious diseases specialists at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, answer questions that parents have about the monoclonal antibody shot for RSV and other vaccines that are important to get heading into respiratory virus season. This must be given once a month during RSV season.

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Recent Review Explores Potential Connection Between Oral Microbiome and The Immune System

Designs for Health

The oral microbiome has been a topic in recent research for its potential role in systemic health. Autoimmunity refers to the dysregulation of the adaptive immune system that may lead to the destruction of certain tissues or organs. Dysbiosis can occur in the oral microbiome as in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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Recent Review Explores Potential Connection Between Oral Microbiome and The Immune System

Designs for Health

The oral microbiome has been a topic in recent research for its potential role in systemic health. Autoimmunity refers to the dysregulation of the adaptive immune system that may lead to the destruction of certain tissues or organs. Dysbiosis can occur in the oral microbiome as in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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Following Their Calling to Help Young Cancer Patients and Beyond

Stanford Childrens

Two Stanford Medicine Children’s Health nurses answered that call. Stem cell transplants are used to treat people with life-threatening blood cancers, immune disorders, blood diseases , and metabolic conditions. These transplants replace a patient’s immune system with a new one from a donor.

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Celebrating Women in Medicine

Stanford Childrens

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re sharing the stories of women in medicine caring for other women and children across Stanford Medicine Children’s Health , from the operating room to research labs to advocacy in the community. This is the first part of a monthlong series in honor of Women’s History Month.