Pediatrics Now - Practical Health Information for Today's Busy Families Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O'Keefe MD F.A.A.P

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Parenting and Child Health Topics:

Health Concerns

Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. ~Mark Twain

Having accuring, reliable health information during an illness or when recovering from an injury can provide enormous peace of mind. The list of possible topics is endless; this is just the start and covers the "bread and butter" conditions.

If you don’t see a topic that interests you on this list or elsewhere in Health Tips by Topic, email me at ideas@pediatricsnow.com with “health topic idea ” in the subject line. While I can provide you with specific medical information about your child, I can help you find good, reliable information that assist you knowing what to ask when you talk to your child’s pediatrician.

Beyond The Checkup	The many roles and faces of your Pediatrician
Colds	An old wives tale proven true: colds and getting cold
Common Questions Parents Ask	Commom Questions Parents Ask
Croup	Croup: new information about old treatments
Dental Emergencies	Handling common dental emergencies
Ear Infections	The “new” ear infection guidelines Ear Infections and Hearing Problems: when to worry
Emergencies	Preparing for medical emergences
Family Health History	Tapestry of Your Family Health History
Fever	What fever really is and how to treat it
Food Allergies	Food allergies in children: General Information Food allergies and other people's kids: what you need to know
Grandparents Caring For Grandkids	A Grandparents' Guide to Grandkids Health.
Headaches	Is your child getting headaches? The cure may be as simple as getting more sleep.
Health Trends in Child Health	Health Trends in the Last Decade
Hypospadius	Information on hypospadius Hypospadias and Bedwetting: Are they related?
Medications	Antipsychotic medications in children: new information on a growing trend
Medication Dosing	How much Tylenol or Motrin can I give my child?
Myths and facts	Reality check on medical wisdom passed down through the generations
Neuroblastoma	Advocacy and Pediatric Neuroblastoma
Scoliosis	The importance of early detection of scoliosis
Second Opinions	Seeking a Second Opinion Is my doctor handling this right?
Snoring	Should I worry about my child's snoring?
Talking to your doctor	Communicating with your doctor and avoiding ER visits
The Flu	Flu Activity Guide Survival tips for the flu season
Tics and Lyme Disease	What you need to know about tic bites and lyme disease
Your Doctor's Office	The inner workings of a doctor’s office
Viruses	Stubborn Summer Viruses Viruses and Treating them at home.
When to call the doctor	Look to pediatrician first, not ER in most cases
When Sick Away From Home	When Sick Away From Home and On Vacation
Xray information	What x-rays can and can not tell you about your child
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Parenting and Child Health Topics:

Health Concerns

Common Questions Parents Ask

Health Trends in Child Health

Medication Dosing