Pediatric Report's Child Health Newsletter articles from February 1993

Pediatric Report's Child Health Newsletter archives from February 1993

Infant burns from the dishwasher. (while bathing in the kitchen sink)
February 1, 1993... There seem to be no end to the ways in which children can get hurt. A recent report from Pediatrics describes a previously unreported but potentially dangerous situation for infants. It involves the seemingly innocent act of bathing an...

Vulvovaginitis. (in girls)
February 1, 1993... Irritation of the vaginal area in young girls is very common - so common in fact that some pediatricians feel all girls will eventually experience some degree of this problem. The causes are many and fortunately usually of a minor nature....

Fiber. (in children's diets)
February 1, 1993... Fiber is in! However, has anyone ever seen a "minimum daily fiber requirement" on a box of cereal? In fact, fiber requirements or even recommended amounts are difficult to find anywhere. Even pediatricians don't offer specific quantities...

Which children are at risk of seizures from fever?
February 1, 1993... We've written a lot in this newsletter about fever in children, mostly because the subject causes emotional distress and fear in many parents and caretakers of children. A prominent reason for concern is the fear that the fever may cause a...

Fancy antibiotics. (ceftriaxone for ear infection)
February 1, 1993... Possibly you've heard about the new one-dose antibiotic for ear infections? It's called ceftriaxone and it's really not new. It's been around for a number of years, being used to treat children in very special situations. For instance if a...

Ritalin and tic disorders.
February 1, 1993... Both parents and physicians are reluctant to use stimulant medication, such as Ritalin, in children with ADD if they have tic disorders. In an attempt to corroborate previous study results on this topic, doctors from Stony Brook University...

Chronic fatigue syndrome. (tired teenagers)
February 1, 1993... "Doctor, can my daughter have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?" I seem to be asked this question more and more lately. This somewhat new illness has received a lot of media attention over the past few years. But it is very misunderstood...

A possible danger of cortisone cream. (suddenly stopping prolonged application can lead to serious drop in blood pressure)
February 1, 1993... Cortisone is a chemical naturally produced by the body's adrenal glands, two small organs that are situated on top of the kidneys. It has multiple important roles, one of which is to help the body during times of stress. Pharmaceutically,...