Nursemaid's elbow, or radial head subluxation, is a common childhood injury when the forearm bone slips out of place at the elbow. Typically occurring in children under four, it often results from a sudden pull or tug. While not usually serious, prompt medical attention is crucial. Treatment involves a gentle maneuver by a healthcare professional [...]
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B is a bacteria that can cause severe infections in children, including meningitis, pneumonia, epiglottitis, septic arthritis, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, pericarditis, and bacteremia or bacteria in the bloodstream. Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB) occurs in infants and children younger than five years old. SYMPTOMS: The symptoms of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB) vary [...]
As the 2023-2024 school year begins, we want to ensure parents are informed about lice in children. It's important to note that head lice is a common issue, particularly among school-aged children. Lice is diagnosed by observing either lice or lice eggs (nits) on a person's body or hair and is easily transmitted from person [...]
DEFINITION: Hepatitis B is a viral infection that infects the liver SYMPTOMS: Symptoms may be absent at first but will eventually appear. When present, symptoms include: Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Joint pain Yellow eyes and skin (jaundice) Decreased appetite Lethargy CAUSES: [...]
DEFINITION: Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver SYMPTOMS: Fever Malaise Nausea Vomiting Decreased appetite Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice) Abdominal pain CAUSES: A virus, Hepatitis A virus (HAV) CONTAGION: Hepatitis A is contracted by eating contaminated food [...]
Some of the most common questions I am asked are: "Why does my child always get sick?" "Is there something wrong with his/her immune system?" "How can I prevent illnesses in my child?" Many concerned parents come to me with these or similar questions. The good news is that [...]
Antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria. When antibiotics first came out they were considered to be miracle drugs. They were able to cure people of illnesses that were previously incurable. When people got sick they would go to the physician and get a shot of antibiotics or a prescription for antibiotics. These drugs became so [...]
SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome/crib death, is defined as the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation. This includes the performance of a complete autopsy, an examination of the death scene, and a review of the clinical history. This is the most common [...]
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