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.
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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