Infant
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April 30, 2012My Baby Needs That Sleep Time Bottle
She simply will not fall asleep unless she has that bottle with her in bed. Surely there can be no harm in that. Or is there?
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March 19, 2012
Safe Infant Sleep: Protect Your Infant From SIDS And Sleep-related Deaths
A review of the most important advice from pediatricians and the American Academy of Pediatrics. This list will help to provide a safe sleeping environment and prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation or entrapment while sleeping.
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January 09, 2012
Fever Reducers And Pain Relievers: What Parents Need To Know
Medications such as Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen are often recommended for fever or pain relief for infants and children. There have been some recent important changes in these recommendations and dosages. Parents need to be very cautious since these medications can be dangerous if given improperly.
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December 19, 2011
The Role of Residents In A Hospital
Just how important are the residents and interns in a hospital? I know they are there to learn, but are the patients at the mercy of their learning?
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December 05, 2011
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November 28, 2011
Fever Is Our Friend: How Come Reptiles Are Smarter Than Humans?
Due to the large volume of phone calls from our patients regarding FEVER, we will be running this article again! This is a topic that needs to be addressed every cold weather season. It is time for a clearer understanding of the topic of elevated body temperature.
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November 14, 2011
Fast Facts: Basic Infant Care
Myths and Old Wives tales run rampant. Here are a few frequently told, and often misunderstood tidbits on infants. Fast Facts will be an ongoing source of quick, relevant, and easily accessible information.
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November 07, 2011
Probiotics – Useful Or Just Costly?
What do the studies say about the usefulness of probiotics?
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October 24, 2011
Hydrocoele In A Newborn Male
Hydrocoeles are quite common in newborn males. Dr. Theriot examines what they are and why they form.
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October 10, 2011Choking Prevention
Choking is the leading cause of injury that results in death for children younger than one year of age. Parents must be aware of common choking hazards and take preventive measures to avoid a choking accident.
A reminder of what the true importance of life is.