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Advice to give new parents
By the time most of us become parents, we have been pediatricians for a while and do not find parenting all that scary. To get the right dose of empathy, think back to when we first started handling babies—in medical school. Here are some things I tell new parents.
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JUULING: What kids don’t know will hurt them
image description here Healthcare providers must communicate to their adolescent and young adult patients the dangers of electronic nicotine delivery systems.

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Is this child overweight? Parents don’t see what you do!
image description here Most parents of young children who are overweight or obese think their child’s weight is "just right," according to a study conducted in Sweden. However, as their child grows older, more parents recognize when their child is too heavy—especially if he or she has reached the level of obesity.

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Is that child with "penicillin allergy" really allergic?
 
CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS VIDEO
 
Latest recommendations for perinatal depression and counseling
image description here For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses the draft statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force on the need to refer pregnant women at risk of perinatal depression to appropriate counseling.
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
 
AZ - Children's Medical Center
NM - San Juan Regional Medical Center
 
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How preventable are fall asthma exacerbations?
Pediatricians can be instrumental in preventing fall asthma exacerbations. Get to know the 3 factors that can contribute to these episodes and what steps you can take to mitigate risk for your patients. Get your guide to preventing fall asthma episodes.
 
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