For years I have been speaking and writing about fever and, in most instances, the fact is that fever is our best friend in fighting infections. Yet the drama of fever goes on. ACETAMINOPHEN POISONING Ariella Nadler, M.D. and Daniel M. Fein, M.D.. Pediatrics in Review, June 2018, Vol. 39, No 6, pg. 318 […]
Read More →Addressing effect E-cigarettes have on fetus. Risk to infants with maternal vaccinations. Concern that pandemic influenza vaccination is associated with epilepsy. E-CIGARETTES: EFFECTS ON THE FETUS Nan Jiang, PhD, et al.. Pediatrics in Review, March 2018, page 156 The bottom line in this article is the statement that appears in the 1st paragraph: […]
Read More →When the signs of an ear infection are apparent, check it out. Mrs. X. made an appointment for her 11-month- old daughter Annie who shefeared might have an ear infection. Having two other children she was not one toover react. Looking over the chart I noticed that Annie had never had an earinfection before. […]
Read More →Child-proof caps for medications are not enough. Parents must keep all medications in safe storage./ There is little evidence to support the use of nutritional supplements for children with Autism. SAFE STORAGE OF OPIOID PAIN RELIEVERS AMONG ADULTS LIVING IN HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN By Eileen M. McDonald, MS. etc. . Pediatrics, Vol 139, Nu […]
Read More →New babies can rejoice with the transcutaneous bilirubinometry usage. / Children experiencing trauma when divorce or separation occurs in the family need help. TRANSCUTANEOUS BILIRUBINOMETRY IN JAUNDICED NEONATES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL By Bernice van den Esker-Jonker, MANP, etc. . Pediatrics, Vol 138, Nu 6, Dec. 2016, article 80.:e20161813 The TcB skin evaluation for […]
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