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Persistent snoring in toddlers is tied to later behavioral problems. Data from the Health Outcomes and Measures of the Enviroment (HOME) Study revealed that persistent snoring at ages 2 and 3 raised the risk for developing behavioral problems at age 3, particularly in regard to hyperactivity, depression, and attention.  We at Associates in Pediatrics and […]

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Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin conditions in children and adolescents.  The presentation, differential diagnosis, and association of  acne with systemic pathology differs by age of presentation.  Treatment considerations include the use of over-the-counter products, topical benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, hormonal therapy, and isotretinoin.  Please contact our office […]

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The rate of home births has increased during the past several years in the U.S.  Regardless of  the circumstances of the birth, including location, every newborn infant deserves health care that adheres to AAP standards.  The safest setting for a child’s birth is a hospital or birthing center, but recognizes that women and their families may […]

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We’ve heard from some of our long-time patients that they are having a hard time getting appointments with their provider of choice.  We encourage parents to schedule appointments before they leave our office in order to have a better chance of securing the provider and time of your choosing.  We don’t charge for no-shows and […]

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Patients aged 11 to 22 who visited the emergency room for a first concussion had an average recovery time of 12 days, while those with previous concussions took 28 days to recover and those with a second concussion within a year took 35 days on average to recover. The finding were published in the journal […]

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Babies whose parents cleaned their pacifiers by using their own mouths were 12% and 37% less likely to develop asthma and eczema at age 18 months, respecively, Swedish researchers found. At age 3, children whose parents cleaned their pacifiers with their mouths were still about half as likely to have eczemas other children. online casino

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Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin conditions in children and adolescents. The presenttion, differential diagnosis, and association of acne with systemic pathology differs by age of presentation. Treatment considerations include the use of over-the-counter products, topical benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, hormonal therapy, and isotretinoin. Please contact our office […]

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