My child's doctor mentioned the word murmur at our last visit. Â What is that?
Over the millennia the heart has been revered and imagined as the center and master of the body and soul. In ancient Egypt, it was preserved with the mummy while the brain was removed and thrown away. Â All of the great writers, from the ancient Greeks through Shakespeare to those of the twenty first century, center on the heart. Â It is so strong, yet it breaks so easily. Â The sound of it beating reminds us we are alive.
When a physician evaluates a child, one of the
How to Approach a Dog
by Dean Heller MD November 16th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
My neighbor has six big dogs, and I have three small children under six years. The kids usually seem fairly friendly, but I am always with them when they come close to the dogs. My concern is that the dogs could mistake their playing for fighting and attack one of them. Is there something you can recommend to prevent such a problem?
That is a concern that we hear from many parents. I would first have a discussion with the owner. Make sure that none of the dogs are hunting dogs that have had some form of training that would
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That is a concern that we hear from many parents. I would first have a discussion with the owner. Make sure that none of the dogs are hunting dogs that have had some form of training that would
Diabetes and Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP November 8th, 2012 | Pediatrician on Call
My 4 year old son has been toilet trained for he last 12 months and has been dry at night for at least the last 6 months. Over the past 2 weeks, he has been wetting the bed and having accidents. Should I be concerned?
Fitting question for November since it is National Diabetes month. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Type1 DM) or Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus was once known as Juvenile Diabetes since it most frequently occurred in children. It received its name, mellitus, from the Greek word for honey.
Type 1 DM occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that
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Fitting question for November since it is National Diabetes month. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Type1 DM) or Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus was once known as Juvenile Diabetes since it most frequently occurred in children. It received its name, mellitus, from the Greek word for honey.
Type 1 DM occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that
Temper Tantrums
by Tom Seman MD FAAP October 11th, 2012 | Pediatrician on Call
My two year-old daughter is starting to throw terrible tantrums. If I don't give in to what she wants, she cries so much that she vomits. I am at my wit's end. What can I do?
This can be a difficult situation, especially when out of the house; therefore, it needs to be tempered as quickly as possible.
Most children who vomit easily with lots of crying and screaming typically had issues with gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) as infants. This condition typically heals itself over the first year of life, but approximately 5% continue on until older. Those adults are the target
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This can be a difficult situation, especially when out of the house; therefore, it needs to be tempered as quickly as possible.
Most children who vomit easily with lots of crying and screaming typically had issues with gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) as infants. This condition typically heals itself over the first year of life, but approximately 5% continue on until older. Those adults are the target
Importance of Immunizations
by Lori Sciame August 20th, 2012 | Health Observance
Next to hand washing, immunizations (vaccinations) against disease have been one of the best advances in public health. Americans today enjoy much better health than ever before, due in large part to being vaccinated against sickness.
Because I have been a health educator for over 20 years, I firmly believe in the importance of receiving immunizations as recommended by the medical community.
Years ago, the following words would strike fear into the hearts of parents: Â polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough.
Today, thanks to timely vaccinations, children do not usually have to suffer from these life changing illnesses. Â I remember having
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Because I have been a health educator for over 20 years, I firmly believe in the importance of receiving immunizations as recommended by the medical community.
Years ago, the following words would strike fear into the hearts of parents: Â polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough.
Today, thanks to timely vaccinations, children do not usually have to suffer from these life changing illnesses. Â I remember having