by PediaBlog | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
In reviewing the pros and cons of acetaminophen (Tylenol) vs. ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), pediatrician Jennifer Trachtenberg hits all the right notes that parents typically hear ad nauseam from their board-certified pediatrician: Mainly, it is not necessary to...
by PediaBlog | Feb 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Drooling. Irritability. Diarrhea. Fever. Rashes. Appetite loss. Disrupted sleep. All of these symptoms (and more) are often attributed to teething. A recent literature review published in Pediatrics this month on “Signs and Symptoms of Primary Tooth...
by PediaBlog | Mar 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Pediatric emergency room physician Katie Noorbakhsh has never checked her own kids’ temperatures: I have never checked my kids’ temperature because the actual number does not make much of a difference to me. I know he (or she) is sick. I know he has a fever....
by PediaBlog | Aug 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Without a doubt, fever is a major cause of concern for parents. For pediatricians, not so much. Parents frequently ask: “When should I worry?” and “How high can I let the fever go before I go to the emergency room?” Hopefully, the article...
