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Treating Chickenpox

May 22, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

Chickenpox, once a common childhood disease, had become a rare event with the advent of the chickenpox vaccine. However, it’s... View Article

Q-tip Injuries

May 22, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

Despite the warning on the packaging, Q-tips are still a significant cause of childhood injuries. An analysis of data from... View Article

Nerf Gun Injuries

May 22, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

This case report describes three eye injuries treated in an emergency department over a three-month period. All three of the... View Article

Depression Treatment During Pregnancy

May 22, 2018 by: Ayesha C. Sujan, MA
Ana Sara Oberg, MD, PhD
Brian M. D'Onofrio, PhD

Many women are concerned about using antidepressants during pregnancy because prenatal antidepressant exposure has been linked to increased risk of... View Article

Cockroach Home Sweet Home

May 22, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

Cockroaches are a known allergen, causing allergic symptoms in many children. They are known for their resistance to extermination. A... View Article

Breakfast and Behavior

May 22, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

The Question: Does breakfast consumption affect the results of neuropsychological testing in school-age children? The Study: Neuropsychological testing to evaluate... View Article

Problematic Internet Use

May 22, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

Concerned that your child’s use of the internet is becoming a problem or that your child is becoming addicted to... View Article

Picky Eating Persistence

May 22, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

The Question: Are young picky eaters likely to become picky eating teens? The Study: The 181 non-Hispanic white girls’ eating... View Article

Tramadol and Codeine Warning

May 22, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

Not all adult drugs are safe for children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning concerning pediatric... View Article

Bedwetting in a Pre-Teen

May 22, 2018 by: Roy Benaroch, MD

Q Our twelve-year-old daughter still wets the bed every night. We have tried everything: waking her, withholding fluids, buzzer. She... View Article