Brian Eble, MD, shares his journey into pediatric cardiology, emphasizing the profound impact of teamwork in saving children’s lives. Reflecting on advancements in treating sudden cardiac events, congenital…
Beth A. Vogt, MD discusses Post-infectious Glomerulonephritis (GN), often following strep infections, affects children aged 5-15. Symptoms typically emerge 7-14 days post-infection and include cola-colored urine, edema, hypertension,…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Urine testing for leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein and other biomarkers may improve the ability of doctors to diagnose acute appendicitis, according to a report in…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pediatric coronary bypass surgery using an internal thoracic artery graft is effective treatment for children and adolescents with severe coronary sequelae secondary to…
Padmini Kaushal, MD, discusses the patient with red eye, the causes and which symptoms are indicators for referral to an ophthalmologist. Summary Dry eyes and corneal exposure are…
Gwenn O’Keeffe, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician, speaking at the AMA 2009 Medical Communications Conference, reminds us of the health reasons kids need to be outdoors and gives some handy…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Children and adolescents who use stimulant medications, primarily methylphenidate, are at increased risk for sudden death, according to a report in The American…
Ari Brown, MD, Pediatrician and author of 2 books, “Baby 411 – Clear Answers and Smart Advice for Your Baby’s First Year” and “Toddler 411”, talks about the…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Roughly a third of caregivers do not use albuterol properly when their child has an asthma exacerbation, according to a report in the…
Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician, discusses her new book “Mommy Calls” which answers parents top 101 questions about babies and tells parents when to call the pediatrician,…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In teenagers who are morbidly obese, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) can significantly improve or and even reverse the metabolic syndrome, according to…
Richard Alan Hopper, MD, Division Chief of Plastic Surgery and Surgical Director of the Craniofacial Program at Seattle Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, discusses advanced imaging techniques.…
