Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease, causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs. Early detection and better therapies help people live longer.
Babies born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature.
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.
The breakup of parents doesn’t have to be catastrophic for children. While divorce is a loss, it can bring positive changes to a family when handled well.
No two children develop in exactly the same way, but the phases of child development are, for a healthy child, logical and predictable.
ADHD can profoundly affect how well a child functions at home, at school and socially. A comprehensive approach goes beyond prescribing medication.
Crohn’s disease is a lifelong condition that poses unique challenges for children, but with current medical therapies, children can lead healthy, productive lives.
MIS-C is an inflammatory syndrome that affects children and is associated with COVID-19.
Children may benefit from mental health medications, which may be helpful in treating autism, obsessive compulsive disorder or depression.
Pregnant and expecting mothers have the opportunity to learn a lot about their unborn child's health with today's screening and diagnostic tests.