After more than two decades operating on children, first during my fellowship and now in clinical practice in South Florida, I have become reasonably fluent in what we mean by pediatric surgery. It is the branch of surgery devoted to infants, children, and...
Pediatric surgery is, in my experience, one of the most interesting specialties in medicine. What makes it distinctive is not simply that the patients are smaller—it is that they are still becoming themselves. A child’s physiology changes year to year, and a...
Early childhood is a critical period of growth, learning, and foundation-building that influences a child’s health and development for life. While genetics play a role, a child’s environment and support system are also decisive. Among the most influential forces in...
Helping your child navigate bedwetting can be a challenging but manageable aspect of parenting. Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is a common issue among children, particularly during their early years. While it’s a normal part of growing up for many...
The short answer is that a baby’s immune system is developed at around two to three months old. However, a 2-week-old baby can fight off viruses almost is effectively as a 3-month-old can. How can you help Having babies vaccinated and breastfeeding can help...
