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Do Zinc Supplements Cure the Cold?
posted: Jul. 17, 2013.
The incredibly vast wonderful matrix of cells, tissues, organs and enzymes that make up the human body is much more complex that would be unraveled in our respective lifetimes. The Read more -
Breastfeeding and Formula Supplementation: What are the risks?
posted: May 31, 2013.
www.office.microsoft.com Breastfeeding and Risk of Formula Supplementation. The maxim, “breastfeeding is the way to go!” was drummed in early in my pediatric training and it remains a scientific fact to date. Recently Read more -
Nasal Allergies in Children
posted: Apr. 22, 2013.
Allergies are on the rise! No one has quite figured out all the answers at this point. There’s the “hygiene hypothesis”, which we spoke about previously and other areas of Read more -
Potty Training: A synopsis for parents
posted: Mar. 16, 2013.
Potty Training: A synopsis for parents In pediatric practices across the country, the delicate issue of potty training becomes a theme at preventive health visits typically around the 18th month visit. Read more -
Why vaccinate your children?
posted: Jan. 20, 2013.
Prevention is better than cure! This often told precept is widely accepted in many settings but it oddly doesn’t enjoy the same courtesy with childhood immunizations in our experience. Since its Read more -
What is Bronchiolitis, Doc?
posted: Jan. 06, 2013.
CDC.gov/rsv on 1/6/13 for picture credit Sally is 9-months old; she developed a runny nose after a holiday party she attended with the family last week. Now her mom has been Read more -
Drooling and teething
posted: Dec. 24, 2012.
Dr.Vaughan my baby girl just started drooling and chews on her hands a lot I think she is a little young to be teething what age do most children start Read more -
Video Games and Your Health
posted: Nov. 18, 2012.
It might not surprise you that video games are big business, but you may find it interesting to learn that the 2009 video game sales in the U.S alone totaled Read more -
Colic- Part 2
posted: Nov. 11, 2012.
We will follow through on addressing other therapeutic options for infantile colic in addition to the comfort measures discussed last week. There is enough evidence in the medical literature suggesting that Read more -
Colic- Part I
posted: Nov. 03, 2012.
Parenting is a joyful and rewarding experience and the appearance of a concern in the newborn can be very distressing. We frequently encounter parental concerns themed on crying and suspicions Read more -
Too clean for your own good?
posted: Oct. 28, 2012.
Image credits: Pfizerpro.com and A.D.A.M. October 2012 Is it conceivable to believe that an individual can be too clean for their own good? Maybe. We know that the immune system in all Read more -
Noisy Breathing in Newborns
posted: Sep. 30, 2012.
Image: www.michealmillerprojects.com via Google 9/29/12 We will briefly explore a common concern associated with noisy breathing in infants, medically termed, Laryngomalcia. Laryngomalcia, from its name suggests a softening of sorts involving portions Read more -
Eye Discharge in the Newborn
posted: Sep. 16, 2012.
Image from www.umm.edu via Google 9/15/12 for education. Tears are produced by the tear gland. They are made to keep the eye moist and contribute in protecting the outer lining of Read more -
Newborn Sleep Patterns
posted: Aug. 21, 2012.
How long does a newborn sleep? Most newborns sleep for about 16 - 20hrs total daily. Each sleep duration can last anywhere between 1hr to 4hr, often followed by a brief Read more -
Nasal Allergies in Infants
posted: Jul. 22, 2012.
Allergies are on the rise! No one has quite figured out all the answers at this point. There’s the “hygiene hypothesis”, which we spoke about previously and other areas of Read more -
Head shapes in the newborn- what to know
posted: Jun. 30, 2012.
While making hospital rounds in the newborn nursery over the years, mothers and fathers alike have routinely had dozens of questions pertaining to their newborn - which I might add Read more
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