Antibiotics for Acute Appendicitis
January 8, 2019It used to be simple – a child who presented to the doctor with the symptoms of inflammation and infection... View Article
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Allergy Medication Use
January 8, 2019For many children, spring and fall means allergies and allergy medications. Many parents turn to allergy meds to lessen their... View Article
Nursemaid’s Elbow
January 8, 2019Nursemaid’s elbow, also known as pulled elbow or radial head subluxation, is a common musculoskeletal disorder among children younger than... View Article
Meningitis & Teens: What You Need to Know
January 8, 2019Vaccine-preventable diseases, such as bacterial meningitis, are continuing to impact our communities and schools. This can lead many parents to... View Article
Pertussis Vaccine and Pertussis
January 8, 2019The Question: Does the pertussis vaccine lessen the severity of the illness even when it doesn’t prevent it? The Study:... View Article
Breath Holding and Iron
January 8, 2019The Question: Does iron supplementation in young children lessen breath-holding episodes? The Study: One hundred children 6 to 36 months... View Article
Tattoos For Teens
January 8, 2019If your teenager hasn’t mentioned it yet, it may be coming. Tattooing has found a significant place among adolescents. In... View Article
Bracelet Dangers
January 8, 2019Parents of young children have to be ever vigilant for dangerous products. A recent report demonstrated that dangers can be... View Article
Why are Gastrointestinal Problems Common in Autism?
January 8, 2019Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significant gastrointestinal (GI) problems, but doctors and scientists aren’t sure why. Our... View Article
Turtle Dangers
January 8, 2019Small live turtles look so cute, but they can be carriers of salmonella, a potentially lethal bacteria. A recent alert... View Article