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Pediatric Concussion
Concussions are traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by rapid movement of the brain inside the skull. A concussion can be caused by any damage to
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Concussions are traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by rapid movement of the brain inside the skull. A concussion can be caused by any damage to
Melatonin is a brain hormone naturally produced at night when it’s time to sleep. It does not keep you asleep; it helps you fall asleep.
What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that spreads easily among children. Signs and symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea
What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral disease caused by a pox virus. First, it is not a sexually transmitted virus and is transmitted via
What is jaundice? Jaundice presents yellow skin and yellow whites of the eyes. It is caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin
Physiologic phimosis occurs when an infant is born with the foreskin covering the head of the penis and cannot be pulled back. It looks like
What is post-nasal drip? Post-nasal drip is precisely how it sounds – mucous from the nose drips backward down the throat, causing irritation and sometimes
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a virus that is common during the cold and flu season. Almost all kids get RSV infections during early
What are lice? Adult head lice are 2-3mm long parasitic insects that live on human heads and necks and feed off our blood. The word
Sprains & Strains Sprains and strains are common soft-tissue sports injuries in children. These injuries are used to describe damage to tissues around the joints.