<p>Hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease are ever-growing problems in our society. While these “adult” medical issues rarely concerned pediatricians in the past, it is now...
This 1-week-old baby boy was brought for his first newborn visit. The parents were concerned that when he cried, the left side of his face “does not move.” He was born at full term via normal vaginal...
Thomas J. Power, PhD; Jennifer A. Mautone, PhD; Katy E. Tresco, PhD; Elizabeth K. Lefler, PhD; Michael C. Cassano, PhD
It is estimated that about 20% of children and adolescents meet criteria for a mental health disorder, and a high percentage of these youths are impaired by disruptive behavior problems.
<p>I have a 13-month-old male patient who has been in good health. He was born at 32 weeks’ gestation but basically grew well and was discharged 10 days after birth. His development has been normal....
The term “keloid” is derived from the Greek word chele, which means crab claw. The crab claw is clearly evident on this boy’s chest. A keloid former, such as this patient, probably has a genetic...
