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Topic Index - Pediatrics

Pediatrics Home

The Pediatrician

Well-Care Visits

Growth and Development

The Growing Child: Newborn

The Growing Child: 1 to 3 Months

The Growing Child: 4 to 6 Months

The Growing Child: 7 to 9 Months

The Growing Child: 10 to 12 Months

The Growing Child: 1-Year-Olds

The Growing Child: 2-Year-Olds

The Growing Child: 3-Year-Olds

The Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)

The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)

The Growing Child: Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)

Healthy Child Lifestyles

Dental Health

Anatomy and Development of the Mouth and Teeth

Care of the Mouth and Teeth

Thumb Sucking

Teething

Tooth Decay (Caries or Cavities)

Orthodontics and Braces

Nutrition

Nutrition: Breastfeeding

Nutrition: Bottle-feeding

Nutrition: Toddler

Nutrition: Preschool

Nutrition: School-Age

Nutrition: Adolescent

Vision, Hearing, and Speech

Vision, Hearing and Speech Overview

Vision Milestones

Hearing Milestones

Speech Milestones

Sleep

Healthy Sleep Habits

Nightmares and Night Terrors

Toilet-Training

Discipline

General Principles of Discipline

Time-out

Temper Tantrums

Lying and Stealing

Television and Children

Immunizations

Common Childhood Illness and Concerns

Allergies

Allergic Rhinitis

Food Allergies

Respiratory Conditions

Asthma

Croup

Upper Respiratory Infection (URI, or Common Cold)

Influenza

Infections

Fevers

Measuring a Baby's Temperature

Chickenpox

Fifth Disease

Roseola

Mononucleosis

Antibiotics

Skin Conditions

Acne in Children

Birthmarks

Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings: Insects

Bites and Stings: Animals

Blisters

Burns

Contact Dermatitis

Cradle Cap / Seborrheic Dermatitis

Diaper Rash

Impetigo

Lice

Poison Ivy / Poison Oak

Sunburn

Warts

Eye Conditions

Hordeolum (Stye)

Eye Injury (Black Eye)

Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions

Otitis Media

Swimmer's Ear

Nosebleeds

Sinusitis

Pharyngitis / Tonsillitis

Gastrointestinal Conditions

Colic

Constipation

Diarrhea

Reflux

Inguinal Hernia

Genitourinary Conditions

Circumcision

Urinary Tract Infection

Neurological Conditions

Headaches

Head Injury

Seizures and Epilepsy

Orthopedic Conditions

Fractures

Sports Injuries

Overuse Injuries

Sprains and Strains

Heat-Related Illness

Mental Health Conditions

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Eating Disorders

Anorexia

Bulimia

Learning Disorders

Safety and Injury Prevention

Household Safety

First Aid Kit

Airway Obstruction

Poisoning

Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding / Scooter Safety

Toy Safety

Sports Safety

Water Safety

Firearm Safety

Hospital News

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