Doctors and experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics discuss all aspects of your child's health and well-being.
LATEST EPISODE
Is it safe for young children to be taking corticosteroids? What are signs your child's asthma is not being well-controlled, and at what age can your child start to be in charge of managing their symptoms? ... read more
PAST EPISODES
Does your child have Asthma? Do you know how severe it is? Grading the condition is the first step in controlling your child's Asthma. ... read more
Have you ever felt as if you might lose control when caring for your baby? We all have. Take a deep breath and count to ten. There is help. ... read more
Shaken baby syndrome can cause injuries and even death from abusive head trauma. There are triggers that can signal frustration that can lead to this type of abuse. ... read more
3/6/13
10 mins
Suspension & Expulsion Create More Problems Than They Solve
Expert : Dr. Jeff Lamont, MD
Does your school have zero tolerance policy concerning out of school expulsions? ... read more
Do you maintain a strict smoke-free home environment? Well, its more important to do this now than it ever has been. ... read more
3/6/13
10 mins
Choosing Wisely®: Not All Tests or Medications May be Necessary
Expert : Dr. Rhonda G. Acholonu M.D
When your doctor prescribes medications or tests, do you just blindly say ok? Here is a list the AAP recommends you discuss with your doctor the next time they are prescribed. ... read more
Researchers confirmed that a two-year-old girl born with HIV has been functionally cured, and remains virus-free. Can this be the breakthrough many have been hoping for? ... read more
The use of tanning salons is a common practice among teenagers. Is your child tanning? ... read more
Norovirus causes about 20 million gastroenteritis cases each year in the United States. There's no vaccine to prevent infection, and no drug to treat it. ... read more
About Melanie
Melanie Cole, MS Melanie Cole, MS, is the RadioMD Director of Operations. She has a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology.
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