Dreams have been described since the beginning of human history, but it was only in 1953 that Aserinsky and Kleitman discovered the brain wave pattern we call REM (rapid-eye-movement) sleep. During sleep, we go through four progressively deeper...
Newborn acne is usually quite mild. Because newborn acne is very common, when people see pimples on a baby they usually reassure the parents that they will disappear soon on their own. But for some children, this is not true. Click here to read...
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that causes benign tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time. At least eight varieties of NF exist and can range from very mild to quite severe (Clinical Pediatric...
When children are examined and treated, they deserve equipment and personnel that are appropriate to them. Many clinics and emergency departments are not equipped with the proper sizes of tools. Click here to read more.
Tired of facing another lice infestation at your child’s school? Read Dr. Greene’s article on treating head lice and find out how to celebrate the “Great Lice Adventure” in your community.
In the 1800s, the average American consumed 12 pounds of sugar per year, but by 1975, the 12 pounds had jumped to a world-leading 118 pounds per year, and jumped again to 137.5 pounds per capita (for every man, woman, and child) by 1990. Click here...
Delayed puberty can be very tough to deal with, especially when your friends (or your child’s friends) are growing and maturing before your eyes. For more information on the use of testosterone to treat delays in puberty, click here.
Vacation?! Yes! But not in the adult sense of the word. Not a time for relaxation and pampering. Not a time to look forward to and back on as a break from work. No, a vacation with kids is a whole different experience.
Vanishing ovaries can result from a number of different conditions. Finding the underlying cause is the first step towards finding a solution. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s article on vanishing ovaries.
Vitamins are, by definition, compounds necessary in trace amounts for the normal functioning of the human body. Are they important? Click here for more information on vitamins and children.
The infection usually begins with a fever. Soon the little one begins to vomit and has a nasty tummy-ache. With rotaviruses, what you really need to keep an eye on is the potential for dehydration. Click here for more information on rotaviruses.
I believe that sertraline (Zoloft) in the breast milk is safer for the baby than either the mother’s depression or her stopping nursing.
In some earlier studies, Zoloft could not even be found in breast milk (Am J Psychiatry 1996 Sep;153(9):1132-7...
Did you know that you can use “baby signs” to communicate with your child before they begin to talk? Using baby signs can help lessen the frustration little ones often experience when learning to speak. Click here for Dr. Greene’s article on baby...
If a baby passes a meconium stool before birth, the amniotic fluid is stained and the baby is covered with meconium (reminiscent of the mess dads can make changing diapers). The baby is also likely to swallow the meconium, which sounds disgusting...
In addition to pneumonia, mycoplasmas can cause a variety of other respiratory illnesses, including ear infections (about 12% of all ear infections), sinus infections, bronchitis, croup, bronchiolitis, severe sore throats, infectious asthma, and...
Ever wonder just what causes those episodes of sleep terrors or sleep-walking? Slow wave sleep, or deep non-REM sleep, will typically last from forty-five to seventy-five minutes. At this time, most children will transition to a lighter sleep stage...
There was a time when the first question one would ask when looking for a doctor was, "Who is the doctor in the nearest town?" For most people who have the ability to access this Web Site, that is no longer the case. Click here for Dr. Greene’s...
Neurofibromatosis (a.k.a. von Recklinghausen disease) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that causes benign tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time.
As a child, I enjoyed keeping pet turtles, frogs, lizards, and snakes (and many, more cuddly, pets). But some children who handle these pets are at risk for serious illness or even death. According to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (...
The October 1999 issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine reports success with giving preschool and school-age children a free pass to get out of bed once each night. Originator, clinical psychologist Dr. Patrick C. Friman, gave...
This morning I watched a school bus full of children stop suddenly. Because it was a school bus, the kids were not wearing seat belts. Should this be changed? The National Transportation Safety Board has been considering this question carefully for...
To find clues as to the best toys, turn off the TV, put away the passive-play toys, and watch your child. Many kids will begin to play spontaneously, using whatever is at hand; take note of what they choose to play with. Click here for more tips on toys for two-year-olds.
