Category Archives: Pediatrics

The Anxious Child, Common Parenting Mistakes

March 9, 2017 no comments

The anxious child sees the world as dangerous They will often interpret very innocent events as an example of danger.  Then, the anxious child will avoid things they fear.  This maintains the anxiety...

Over-parenting , harmful or helpful

September 4, 2016 no comments

Over-parenting research Researchers use this term when referring to a parent’s excessive levels of involvement, control, and problem solving, in the service of the child’s well-being. The...

ADHD Genetic Predisposition, Finding Kids at Risk

October 28, 2015 no comments

5.5 million children between the ages of 4-17 have a current diagnosis of ADHD. What causes ADHD? Science has never found one factor that causes children to develop ADHD. Instead, researchers believe...

Amblyopia Smartphone Test, Great for Kids

October 15, 2015 no comments

Amblyopia Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the number one cause of loss of vision in children. A new app called GoCheck Kids can now be used to screen kids for this condition. Normally, a pediatrician test...

Ear tube surgery, or watchful waiting ?

December 20, 2014 no comments

What are the options for a child with recurrent ear effusion (fluid) ?  This is a decision faced by millions of families. Ear tube surgery may not be the correct choice : Here are the findings of a s...

Children X-Rays, Know the Risks

December 19, 2014 no comments

Children X-Rays ,  Safety The majority of people know the safety procedures when having radiological imaging done. Technicians require the patient to wear a lead apron and extra precautions when imag...

When should you check your child for RSV?

October 16, 2014 no comments

  Respiratory Syntactical Virus (RSV) Respiratory syntactical virus (RSV) not only infects the lungs, but also the breathing passages. RSV is severe mainly in infants, small children, and older ...

Flu Season Approaches: Get vaccinated

September 23, 2014 no comments

As we head into the flu season, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has different advice this year for the flu vaccine. Who should be vaccinated The government recommends a yearly inf...

Raw milk, do the risks outweigh the benefits?

December 17, 2013 no comments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the shipping of raw milk for human consumption across state lines even though its sale is still legal in many states. A statement by the American ...

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Is It?

December 6, 2013 no comments

Muscular Dystrophy There are various types of muscular dystrophy that are present in the United States. All are a condition in which the muscles are easily damaged for one reason or another. Muscular...