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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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Melatonin for Kids

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.

monkeypox
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Monkeypox

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

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Newborn Jaundice

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

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Physiologic Phimosis

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

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Post-Nasal Drip

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

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RSV Infections

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

ankle sprain
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Sprains & Strains

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.

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Febrile Seizures

What are febrile seizures? A febrile seizure is a type of seizure that occurs in children with fevers. Febrile seizures are uncommon, affecting only 3

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Colic

Colic describes excessive crying and fussiness in infants. Babies with colic are difficult to soothe and may have difficulty sleeping. Colic is more common during

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