Head & Brain Injuries
Does My Child Have a Concussion?
Contrary to what I was taught in medical school, a child does not need to be knocked out, even briefly, to have a concussion. Most concussions do not involve a loss of consciousness. Concussions may n…
Alzheimer’s? Another Pediatric Disease
The events that result in adult diseases often occur during childhood. The risk of osteoporosis later in life, for instance, is related to the amount of calcium someone receives in childhood. What abo…
Fast Facts about Huffing
"Huffing," or inhaling volatile substances, is becoming increasingly popular among children, especially among 12- to 14-year-olds (Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 1998;152(8):781--786).…
When to Call the Doctor after your Child Hits Their Head
When we hear the awful thud of a child?s head, our breath catches. A prompt cry after the injury is reassuring but can be scary too. Kids may cry very intensely and even find it hard to catch their b…