Treating Dehydration in Kids
Water is essential to a child's health, making up the majority of their body weight. But when illness or heat disrupts that balance, dehydration can set in quickly and dangerously. Despite being one o...
9 Dec 202532min
How Can We Manage Childhood Obesity?
Childhood obesity management has evolved far beyond the traditional advice of "eat healthier and move more." Today's clinical toolbox includes GLP-1 medications, behavioral health interventions, multi...
2 Dec 202533min
Screen Time for Kids
Smartphones and tablets have become part of daily life for children and families, but their influence on sleep, attention, mood and overall development is increasingly under the microscope. From overs...
25 Nov 202529min
The Science Behind Autism and Medications
Recently, leucovorin and acetaminophen have been at the center of new discussions in pediatric medicine. Could leucovorin really help some children with autism? Does the latest evidence suggest acetam...
20 Nov 202535min
Seizure or Something Else?
Not every episode that looks like a seizure is one, and for pediatricians, distinguishing the difference can be challenging. Few moments in the clinic can feel as urgent, or as uncertain, as evaluatin...
18 Nov 202528min
The State of Pediatric Research Funding
Behind every medical breakthrough for kids is usually a long history of research advances. Research is incremental, and new therapies exist, thanks to questions that are asked in science laboratories....
11 Nov 202529min
Oral and Dental Trauma in Kids
From playground falls to sports injuries, oral trauma is part of growing up. But when a tooth gets chipped, knocked out or a lip is cut, it can be stressful for families and challenging for providers....
4 Nov 202526min
Undescended Testis, Hernia and Hydrocele
Groin bulges, scrotal swelling, and nonpalpable testes are findings that often surface during routine well-child exams, and they can raise immediate questions for pediatricians and families alike. Is ...
28 Okt 202538min
