Dangers Of Children As Passengers On Motorcycles
Have you ever wondered whether your child should ride on the back of a motorcycle? The first thing to consider is the law in your state. Often there is a height requirement but not an age
Category: Pediatrics
Lupus In Children
As a parent, there’s a lot you can do to help your child with lupus. Learning as much as you can about the disease is an important first step. Lupus is a chronic disease that can cause infla
How Hospital Dogs Help Kids
At Medical University of South Carolina, kids get a special treat when they’re visited by specially educated hospital dogs at the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The hospital dogs are tr
Healthy Diapers For Babies
Did you know that there are differences between diapers and that some diapers are not healthy for your baby? Potentially harmful chemicals, such as dyes, chlorine, and phthalates can be found in babie
Sun Safety Program For Kids
Dr. Amy Brodsky founded Pediatric Sun Protection Foundation, Inc. (PSPF), a philanthropic endeavor born out of her passion for skin cancer prevention and desire to educate others about effective sun p
The Small Wonders Foundation and Pediatric Surgery
One little girl named Alexis LaGrega was very fortunate to be in contact with the Small Wonders Foundation, which helps children born with facial differences get reconstructive surgery. Recently
Pediatric Sepsis: The Death of Rory Staunton
How can you describe the pain that parents feel when they lose a young child? And what if it were preventable? Rory Staunton’s death was preventable. Rory Staunton was a healthy, 12-year-old boy o
When Is It OK To Leave Your Child Home Alone?
Have you ever wondered whether you can leave your child home alone? Maybe you are going to run errands or go on a walk. Obviously, good judgment comes into play. You wouldn’t leave a very youn
The Ban of Weight Loss Supplements For Minors
Minor kids, especially teenagers are so often pressured to maintain a certain weight in order to be popular or to live up to societal expectations in movies, magazines, etc. So what are some common
When Should Your Child See A Pediatric Dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that kids experience their first dental appointment around the time they get their first tooth and no later than their first birthday. The
Search
SPECIALTIES
- Allergy & Immunology
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Family & General Practice
- Geriatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Oncology (Cancer)
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatrics
- Physical Medicine & Rehab
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
- Urology
