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Snoring and Behavior

April 26, 2017 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

The Question: Does resolution of snoring in young children predict an improvement in their behavior and relationships? The Study: Thirty-five... View Article

Newborn Pertussis

April 26, 2017 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

Pertussis is a serious and potentially fatal disease, particularly in infants. The diphtheria, acellular tetanus and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine is... View Article

Smile, Baby, Smile

April 26, 2017 by: Erika Hoffman

Many parents don’t realize the importance of dental health for babies, toddlers, and children. Mistakenly, some folks wait until their... View Article

Melanoma

April 26, 2017 by: Susan Ortiz, MD

Melanoma is one of the most common forms of cancer for young adults aged 25 to 29 years old and... View Article

Bed Sharing and Asthma

April 26, 2017 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

The Question: Does parent-child bed sharing increase the risk of wheezing and asthma in early childhood? The Study: Doctors in... View Article

Vaccine-Related Anaphylaxis

April 26, 2017 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

Reactions to vaccines are rare. Most common are mild discomfort, swelling or itching. Rarely, children may experience a more severe... View Article

Nickel Allergy

April 26, 2017 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

Nickel is one of the most common minerals found in the earth’s crust and the fifth most common element. It’s... View Article