Pediatric Enuresis
Enuresis or bedwetting is a common childhood problem, affecting 5 to 7 million children in the United States each year. By age 7, about 5-10 percent of all children are still wet at night. While 15 pe...
27 Maalis 20190s
Pediatric Uveitis
So you think rheumatology is all about joint pain? Think again. Rheumatologists treat a wide array of autoimmune conditions affecting nearly every part of the body- even the eyes. Uveitis is an inflam...
26 Helmi 20199min
Lean In: Addressing Teen Suicide Risk When Nobody Trained You For This
Dr. Shayla Sullivant discusses warning signs of suicide in teens, and how address it with patients.
2 Tammi 201910min
Influenza, Test or Treat?
Every year, influenza causes many people to become ill. All children 6 months and age and older should receive a yearly flu vaccine. Vaccination remains the best way to prevent influenza. Symptoms of ...
10 Joulu 20180s
Developmental Screening: Navigating the Pediatrician Visits
The AAP recommends conducting general developmental screening at 9, 18, and 30 months, or whenever a concern is expressed. In addition, autism-specific screening is recommended at ages 18 and 24 month...
2 Marras 20188min
Common Kidney Conundrums
Enuresis, hematuria and proteinuria are common pediatric kidney disorders, but the when do these problems warrant a referral to a pediatric nephrologist? What red flag symptoms require more urgent con...
23 Syys 201810min
Positive Antinuclear Antibody: What Now?
“Positive ANA” is one of the most common reasons for referral to the pediatric rheumatology clinic. The antinuclear antibody (ANA) is often mistakenly considered a good screening test for rheumatic di...
19 Elo 201811min
Common Orthopedic Conditions and How to Treat Them
Orthopedic conditions can cause pain and dysfunction, causing aches and pains in bones and joints. Mobility and activity may be limited by these conditions. Polly Wimer, CPNP, APRN discusses common or...
25 Heinä 20189min
