June 9, 2024

Whats up, doc?

June 2024   Here are three articles that I think conscientious parents will find interesting and useful.   1) Treatments for ADHD in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review by Bradley S. Peterson, MD, et al that appeared in PEDIATRICS, vol 153, nu 4, April 2024, pg 58.   The
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May 1, 2020

Postural Proteinuria…No Big Deal

Small amount of protein in one’s urine does not necessarily give a call for alarm.   Brett was coming in for his high school physical.Because of the covid-19 (coronavirus)shutdownboth parents were able to come with him. He was going to be a junior in the fall and was hoping to
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July 1, 2019

Whats up, doc?

My youngster is starting high school. He wants to try different sports, but I think he should concentrate on one only and become proficient in it. What do you think?   SPORT SPECIALIZATION AND RISK OF OVERUSE INJURIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH META-ANALYSIS by David H. Bell, PhD. ATC, et.al.
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October 1, 2017

What’s Up Doc?

Soccer-related injuries are on the increase. There is a need for increased efforts to prevent these injuries…. Music therapy for preterm infants and their parents has been confirmed favorably on infant respiratory rate and maternal anxiety.   SOCCER-RELATED INJURIES TREATED IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS: 1990-2014. by Nicholas A. Smith, etc. Pediatrics,
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March 8, 2004

ADHD And Gifted Children

Many children who are diagnosed as having ADHD also share some of the characteristics of children who are considered gifted.   Frequently, bright children are referred to a specialist because they exhibit certain behaviors, such as restlessness, boredom, inattention, impulsivity, and daydreaming that children with ADHD have.   Let’s review
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