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What do AIDS and medical errors in children have in common?

Last week, Johns Hopkins released its study showing that medical errors were the third leading cause of death. As I ...

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Ankle Sprains: What to do and when to worry

“I twisted my ankle” is one of the most common things I hear in my office, and one of the ...

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Outside kids: An endangered species?

It’s Spring. That time of year when, as a child, I felt the need to go outside and find a ...

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My baby is Coombs positive. What’s D.A.T.?

Yes, I know, it is not exactly “a top of the evening news” exciting subject. But, with 4 million babies ...

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My baby is Coombs positive. What’s D.A.T.?

Learn about the implications of a positive Coombs test in babies. We’ll break down why monitoring for these issues is ...

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Pregnancy, pain and your baby: How safe is taking prescription pain medicine during your pregnancy?

There he was in my arms, a beautiful baby boy, just days old, in his blue and pink striped hat ...

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Transitioning from a sippy cup: How and when to make the change

I have triplets. And when they were babies, I read every blog post and piece of advice I could find ...

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Shoulder and elbow injuries in baseball and softball players: 3 tips to keep your player on the field

As spring baseball and softball seasons come into full swing, so will shoulder and elbow injuries. These injuries can range ...

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My toddler accidentally took Concerta: True confessions of a MomDoc

What happens when a toddler takes ADHD medication? My 16-month-old took her brother’s Concerta, a stimulant intended to treat ADHD ...