Pediatrics Category
Focus On Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Story about Matthew Stone, a 5 year old Type 1 diabetic who requires a pump and has to check his blood sugar every three hours.
Euro-Peds Physical Therapy
Children and young adults with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders receive intense physical therapy at the Euro-Peds clinic, the world’s first and only hospital-based intensive therapy program, in order to achieve maximum improvement in minimal time.
Tooth Decay in Younger Kids Is Getting Worse
Soda, cookies, candy - there are a lot of treats to tempt kids. A recent study shows the number of cavities in baby teeth is up considerably - the worst it’s been in 40 years. A pediatric dentist explains what’s behind this troubling trend.
Facts About Children and Depression
According to research recently presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, between 1990 and 2001, the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with depression doubled and the use of antidepressants increased from 44% to 59%.
Kids’ Snacks Now Get Rating System
Movies & video games have rating systems for kids - why not the snacks they eat? About 1 in 3 kids are overweight and some experts say snacking on the wrong food is a big issue. Now, making better snack choices is as easy as checking its rating.
Juvenile Arthritis and Gene Therapy
Report on one child’s battle with Juvenile Arthritis and the gene therapy approach to her treatment.
