The First Trimester
The first prenatal visit is the most thorough. A complete medical history is taken, a physical examination is conducted, as well as certain tests and procedures are performed to assess the initial health of the mother and the embryo. The first ... [... more]
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What is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a group of abnormalities in babies born to mothers who consume alcohol during pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a group of abnormalities in babies born to mothers who consume alcohol during pregnancy. It ... [... more]
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If my teen has asthma, can he/she participate in sports?
The majority of children and adolescents with asthma have allergies. With proper management of the asthma, such as avoiding triggers, taking prescribed medications, monitoring for warning signs, and knowing what to do during an asthma attack, an ... [... more]
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Childhood Immunizations
Immunization is key to preventing disease among the general population. Immunization is key to preventing disease among the general population. Vaccines benefit both the people who receive them, and the vulnerable, unvaccinated people around ... [... more]
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Neurological Examination
A neurological examination, also called a neuro exam, is an evaluation of your child's nervous system that can be performed in the physician's office A neurological examination, also called a neuro exam, is an evaluation of your child's nervous ... [... more]
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Describing a Skin Condition
A physician may ask you to describe your child's dermatological condition and its location. A physician may ask you to describe your child's dermatological condition and its location. Here are some of the more common terms that may help you in ... [... more]
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Experimental biting
Although biting is fairly common in young children, it is often worrisome to adults. Although biting is fairly common in young children, it is often worrisome to adults. A family member, playmate, or classmate at daycare or preschool may be the ... [... more]
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Deformational Plagiocephaly
Deformational (or positional) plagiocephaly refers to a misshapen (asymmetrical) shape of the head (cranium) from repeated pressure to the same area of the head. Deformational (or positional) plagiocephaly refers to a misshapen (asymmetrical) ... [... more]
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Getting Started
Babies that guzzle their food nonstop may self-detach in 10 to 15 minutes; babies preferring to savor their meals often take 20 to 35 minutes on the first breast, because they tend to take a few several-minute breaks between "courses." [... more]
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Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux
Pediatric Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a digestive disorder that is caused by gastric acid flowing from the stomach into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a digestive disorder that is caused by gastric acid flowing from the ... [... more]
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How to avoid asthma triggers:
Many things can trigger an asthma episode, including the following. Many things can trigger an asthma episode, including the following: The following is a list of things you can do to limit your child's exposure to common triggers of asthma. The ... [... more]
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What eye hazards may be associated with cosmetic use?
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cosmetics are among some of the most common sources of problems for contact lens wearers. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cosmetics are among some of the most common sources ... [... more]
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