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Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Newborn
Respiratory distress syndrome, also known as RDS, is caused by not having enough surfactant in the lungs. It is the most common lung disease in premature infants and it occurs because the baby’s lungs are not fully developed. Babies with RDS need extra oxygen and surfactant as well as medicine.
Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the retina. This type of cancer is usually found in children younger than 3 years of age.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
This Helping Hand™ is about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is an eye problem that babies born early (premature) are at high risk for.
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Urinary Tract Infections In Babies
Many parents may not know that babies can get infections in their urinary tract. In fact, childhood urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for more than 1 million pediatrician visits each year in the US.
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Food Allergies On The Rise
First published June 2013 Updated December 2025 It happens at least once a week in my office. A parent or grandparent will ask "Why are there so many more children with peanut allergy these days?" This is typically followed by the statement, "When I was growing up, I didn't know anyone who had food
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Asthma Myths: Symptoms
First published June 2013 Updated December 2025 I have a confession. I’m an asthma and allergy doc who almost missed this diagnosis with my own son.
Seizures: Infantile Spasms
Infantile spasms are seizures that often cause a delay in development. This means that your child may not have the same skills or behave the way other infants do at the same age. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible.
Seizures: Focal (Partial)
Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. The way the child acts during a focal seizure depends on the area of the brain that is affected. There are two types of partial seizures: simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures.
Seizures - Generalized
Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. Generalized seizures occur when nerve cells in both sides of the brain are involved at the same time
Seizures: Premature Infant
When electrical impulses are sudden, excessive, and out of control, a seizure can occur.