Are Autistic Children Capable of Lying and Deceiving?
When it comes to autism, there are a lot of interesting rumors circulating about what exactly this disease is and numerous alleged risk factors that can predispose children to becoming autistic...
How To Correct An Underbite In Children: Does My Child Need Braces?
What is an underbite? The technical classification for an underbite is called as a class III malocclusion. The condition refers to a situation where the teeth of the mandible (lower jaw)...
Your Baby's Bowels: What To Do When Your Infant Is Constipated
Overview Constipation in an infant is not a common occurrence but it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of this issue in a young child as it can cause...
Why Does My Toddler Get Sick With Fever All The Time, And What To Do About Recurring Illnesses?
Recurrent illnesses in patients can be a frustrating challenge for not only the patient, but also the doctor as well. Answers are obvious when there is an underlying weak immune...
Echogenic Intracardiac Focus (Calcium Deposit On A Baby's Heart): What Do They Mean?
Overview An echogenic intracardiac focus (EIF) is a small, bright area that is noticed in the heart of the developing fetus when performing an ultrasound exam on a pregnant woman...
Negotiating With Strict Parents: How To Get What You Want While They Do Too
The myth of the "rebellious teenager" is ubiquitous in western culture. So ubiquitous that my mom and dad were convinced I was defying their abstinence-only sex ed in random boys'...
Helping Newborns Through Opioid Withdrawal: What To Expect With A Baby Addicted To Methadone And Xanax
A newborn baby whose mother used meth or some other opioid drug during pregnancy will experience withdrawal symptoms, because its drug source has been cut off along with umbilical cord...
Causes of Nausea in Children for a Prolonged Period
Nausea is a natural reaction of our body that occurs when there are changes in chemicals in our brain. This can occur often when women are pregnant because of the...
Things You Must Know If You Were Born Without A Gallbladder
Overview The medical term given for an absent gallbladder is gallbladder agenesis which means that the organ never developed during the stages of fetal growth in the uterus. It is...
Branchial Cleft Cyst and other anomalies: Causes, Types, Symptoms, Treatment and Surgery
Overview A branchial cleft cyst is a remnant of embryonic development and occurs due to the failure of one or more of the branchial clefts to obliterate. The area of involvement...