Scarlet fever is a fever, rash, and strept infection symptoms from Group A beta hemolytic Streptococcus. The outcome for this illness is excellent if treated. Dr. Bornstein will discuss practical insights into understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments. DEFINITION OF SCARLET FEVER: Scarlet fever is a fever, rash, and associated symptoms due to a strept [...]
Acne is a common disorder seen during adolescence. Acne appears as noticeable pimples that occur on the skin. Dr. Bornstein will discuss practical insights into understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments. DEFINITION OF ACNE: Acne is a common disorder of adolescence, which includes the appearance of some or all of the following: Microcomedones Blackheads Whiteheads [...]
Canker sores, (also known as aphthous ulcers) in children can be caused by a variety of factors. Usually, they heal by themselves in a few days to a couple of weeks. It is recommended to manage the pain by giving your child an over-the-counter pain reliever. Dr. Bornstein provides insights on canker sores and suggests [...]
The stomach virus (acute gastroenteritis) is extremely common throughout the year however, the peak season is from November to April. The stomach bug is commonly spread by direct contact with the infected person, such as caring for them or sharing food and drinks. It is incredibly important to wash your hands with soap and water [...]
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 [...]
Pink eye, also known as Conjunctivitis, is more common during the cold and flu season due to an increased risk of direct contact. You can get pink eye by touching any surface, touching your eye, and having close contact with someone else who has pink eye. In this blog, Dr. Bornstein discusses the different types [...]
ADHD, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is defined as a decrease in attention and concentration with increases in distractibility and impulsiveness. There are three categories of ADHD: Hyperactive-impulsive type Inattentive type Combined type ADHD SYMPTOMS: For the ADHD-combined type, a child will exhibit: Decreased attention and concentration Overactivity Impulsiveness Distractibility For ADHD-inattentive type, a child will [...]
Summer water safety is incredibly important because drowning is the second leading cause of death in pediatrics. About 4,000 people drown each year in the USA with about 1,000 deaths in children less than 15 years of age. The male-to-female ratio is 3:1. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) the swimming pool [...]
With summer just around the corner, sun safety and protection is incredibly important. Suntans are generally associated with good health and beauty. The sun, however, can cause a lot of damage. The first 20 years of life are the most important time to avoid excess sun exposure. Most skin cancers develop because of sun exposure [...]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Named for its high occurrence in Lyme, Connecticut, Lyme disease is a tick-transmitted illness with multiple manifestations. LYME DISEASE SYMPTOMS: Lyme disease has early and late symptoms. The early symptoms include: A characteristic rash called erythema migrans. This is a red, round rash that starts small and expands to about [...]
