Articles for Tag: "pediatrics"

HPV vaccine has long-lasting effect 
HPV vaccine has long-lasting effect
Kids are recommended as young as nine to get an HPV vaccination shot.
Virtual visits reduce stress in hospitalized kids 
Virtual visits reduce stress in hospitalized kids
New research finds that children who are virtually connected while in the hospital are less anxious.
FDA warns about teething treatments 
FDA warns about teething treatments
Get the details on what to use and what not to use for teething kids.
Are moms starting infants too early on solid foods? 
Are moms starting infants too early on solid foods?
Experts say parents should seek physician guidance before starting their babies on solid foods.
How effective are baby helmets? 
How effective are baby helmets?
New research suggests children with misshapen heads will not benefit from helmet therapy. Not all experts agree.
Too much TV time linked to kids’ poor sleep habits 
Too much TV time linked to kids’ poor sleep habits
Study confirms association between more television viewing and reduced sleep in children.
Should infant boys be circumcised? 
Should infant boys be circumcised?
Although there’s been a decline in circumcision rates, a recent study says the benefits far outweigh the risks.