Accident Injuries

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When a Smashed Finger Requires a Doctor’s Attention
Wondering if your little one’s smashed finger needs medical attention? Click here to read Dr. Greene’s guidelines for... »
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When to Call the Doctor after your Child Hits Her Head
Those words, despite the frequency at which we hear them, often strike terror in our hearts. When should you call a... »

A-Z Guide

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Body-Fluid Transmission
We know that hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can live in... »
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Concussion
A brief, temporary loss of consciousness following a blow to the head is called a concussion. It is possible to have a... »
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Elbow Subluxation
Elbow subluxation is a common injury in toddlers and preschool children. It is most common when children are swung,... »
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Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone. There are many different types of fractures and they can behave quite differently. »
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Hematuria
Blood in the urine is called hematuria. If the blood is visible to the naked eye, it is called gross hematuria. If the... »
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Impetigo
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. Parents often describe it as a rash. »
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Nosebleeds
Blood can flow from the nose for many reasons, most of which are not serious. Moreover, the amount of blood lost from... »
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Sprains
Strains are injuries to muscles, or to the tendons that connect muscles to bones. Strains may happen near joints, but... »