Healthcare News
Pediatrician offers advice: Are trampolines safe for kids?
Generations of kids have grown up bouncing on backyard trampolines. And with the new popularity of trampoline parks, even more are getting into the game. But is this a safe way for kids to move their bodies and have fun?
Causes of Viral Rash Symptoms in Babies
Viral rashes are common in babies, toddlers, and young children. They often appear as tiny dots, blisters, or blotchy patches. Some form distinctive patterns, while others begin in a specific area and spread to other body parts. For example, roseola starts on the torso and spreads out, and measles begins on the face and spreads down
ADD vs. ADHD
ADD and ADHD are terms used to describe the same disorder. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is an outdated term, while ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the officially used term.1 Some people, however, use the term ADD interchangeably with ADHD, and others consider ADD to be a subtype of ADHD.
Speech Therapy for Toddlers
Speech therapy is a treatment led by a speech and language pathologist (SLP) or speech therapist. It helps a person communicate and speak more clearly. Toddlers may develop language or speech impairments due to illness, hearing problems, or brain disorders.
Fracture nonunion and delayed union
Delayed union and nonunion of fractures exist in the pediatric population. Fracture healing requires the synergistic collaboration of mechanical support and robust biological processes to allow endochondral ossification, reestablishment of bone continuity, and subsequent remodeling to strong lamellar bone. Failure of either mechanical stability or biology may manifest as delayed fracture healing.
