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Arsenic and Apple Juice

If you believe the adage ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away,’ then by extension, shouldn’t apple juice do ...

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Does your child have anemia?

Anemia is a condition where the blood has a fewer red blood cells than usual. There are many causes of ...

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From Percocet to Heroin, the changing face of adolescent drug use

I never learned about heroin in my pediatric residency. I didn’t need to—I never treated a patient with heroin dependency ...

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Your Child Has Acne: Some Tips on Saving Face

Many experts say everyone will experience acne at some point in their lifetime. Although acne has been widely viewed as ...

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Universal HIV Testing for Teens

It’s always an awkward moment when, in the ER, I ask teens about sexuality or risk of pregnancy. I can ...

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Preventing Constipation

Constipation: Just the sound of the word is enough to make most of us uncomfortable. But, did you know that ...

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Acid Reflux: When is it more than just spit up?

Spitting up is a common complaint during infancy. My daughter would spit up after each feeding. She was exclusively breast ...

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Molluscum: What is this bumpy skin rash?

What is it? Molluscum contagiosum is a common rash in children and young adults that is caused by a viral ...

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Burns: Prevention and Treatment

As a hospitalist physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, I often work in the PAWS unit, which is our burn ...