How destructive can a simple iPhone that everybody owns be?   A great deal of advertisement, press and media attention has been lavished on a new approach to infant feeding. Some research may indicate early, small, multiple feedings of solids including peanuts might prevent the development of food allergies.   The words “may” and “might” […]

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My youngster is starting high school. He wants to try different sports, but I think he should concentrate on one only and become proficient in it. What do you think?   SPORT SPECIALIZATION AND RISK OF OVERUSE INJURIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH META-ANALYSIS by David H. Bell, PhD. ATC, et.al. PEDIATRICS, Vol. 142, Nu. 3 […]

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Information is needed to guide parents on the subject of marijuana use now that it is legal in some states. / How effective is nonoperative treatment for acute appendicitis?   COUSELING PARENTS AND TEENS ABOUT MARIJUANA USE IN THE ERA OF LEGALIZTION OF MARIJUANA By Sheryl A. Ryan, MD, FAAP, etc. . Pediatrics, Vol. 139, […]

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“Everything was going fine, Doctor, until three weeks ago. The school started sending home notes about Billy disrupting the class and not completing his assignments,” Mrs. Lucas said.   “Is that right, Bill?” queried the boy’s pediatrician.   “I dunno,” he mumbled while avoiding eye contact.   “Well, Bill, you’re the only one who does […]

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