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Mouth sores can lead to finger infection

By Helen Minciotti
Aug 22, 2015 7:00 AM - While the name sounds somewhat poetic, herpetic whitlow is an annoying and painful viral infection of the fingers.
Canker sores are annoying, but usually benign

By Dr. Helen Minciotti
Aug 1, 2015 7:00 AM - Canker sores are annoying and painful, but usually benign findings.
When should you be concerned about pediatric burns?

By Helen Minciotti
Jul 11, 2015 7:00 AM - Burns are frequently seen in pediatric practice. Evaluating burn size and depth are important initial steps in burn care.
Look in mirror to see how tall your child may be

Jun 20, 2015 7:00 AM - A child's genetic growth potential can be estimated through a simple calculation of mid-parental height. Genetics mean that some will kids will be healthy, but not towering NBA stars.
Intestinal worms rare in the suburbs

By Helen Minciotti
May 30, 2015 7:00 AM - On occasion, I find myself reassuring worried parents that their child's diarrhea is more likely due to a common stomach virus than to dreaded intestinal worms, which rarely cause gastrointestinal illness in American suburbia. But one office day it was hard to argue with a college student when he declared that he had a tapeworm infestation and solemnly handed me a plastic bag with a long, flattened and segmented specimen.
Should you be concerned with exposing kids to e-cigarettes?

By Helen Minciotti
May 9, 2015 7:00 AM - In a study in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research, Dr. Leon Kosmider and his team of investigators find that vapors generated by e-cigs expose users to toxic carbonyl compounds, including the recognized carcinogens formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.
Kids should wear seat belts 'whole ride, every time'

By Dr. Helen Minciotti
Apr 18, 2015 7:00 AM - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, noting that nearly half of 8- to 14-year-olds killed in crashes were not belted in, has launched a nationwide advertising campaign urging parents of tweens to "Never give up until they buckle up," and promoting seat belts "Whole ride, every time."
Changing diapers frequently helps reduce chance of diaper rash

By Helen Minciotti
Mar 29, 2015 7:00 AM - No matter how attentive the caretaker or how swift the diaper change, this constant exposure to urine and wet, seedy yellow newborn stools can be a bit irritating to sensitive baby skin. Dr. Mnciotti explains how to reduce the chance of baby getting diaper rash.
Is swaddling an infant a good idea?

By Dr. Helen Minciotti
Mar 7, 2015 7:00 AM - Is swaddling OK for sleep promotion? Here's the answer: perhaps … for younger infants … if done correctly.
Periorbital cellulitis is more than meets the eye

By Dr. Helen Minciotti
Feb 17, 2015 12:25 PM - A collective gasp went up as the patient poked his head into the staff work area. The poor little guy's left eye was surrounded by hard, angry, red swelling.

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