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Getting to the Root of Ringworm Causes and Prevention
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Did you know that ringworm is not actually caused by a worm? The condition is caused by skin fungi called dermatophytes, which live on top of skin and typically do not invade deep inside the skin.
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Can delirium cause long-term cognitive dysfunction in kids?
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Delirium is an acute neurologic dysfunction, defined by the DSM IV as an acute change in consciousness with impairments in attention and cognition. Over the decades critical care literature has
Introducing Complementary Foods to the Infant at Risk for Allergy
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The Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend infants receive breast milk or formula exclusively until around 4 to 6 months of age. The AAP has a great guide detailing
Managing My Child's Asthma
September 5, 2018
Tips from Ronald Ferdman, MD, pediatric allergist-immunologist from Children's Hospital Los Angeles Seeing your child struggle with asthma can be difficult. However, getting ahead of it and knowing
Parents: Caring for Your Own Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to the job of parenting.
Devin’s Got a Good Arm—and a Grateful Heart
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There was a time, not so long ago, when 15-year-old softball standout Devin Waddell might have let a bad game get her down. When she’d sometimes head home upset if her pitches hadn’t hit their mark
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