Appendectomy

Appendectomy

Seeing your child in pain is one of the worst things a parent can go through. If your child needs an appendectomy, it can be scary. But learning as much as you about the procedure can eliminate the amount of stress you feel throughout the experience. What is an...
Pneumomediastinum

Pneumomediastinum

For most people, the term pneumomediastinum may be unusual, but for approximately one in 7,300 people, the condition is familiar. Pneumomediastinum is air that is present in the chest that becomes trapped in the mediastinum, the area of the body which contains the...
The First Stages of Human Development and Early Sensory Experiences

The First Stages of Human Development and Early Sensory Experiences

From the moment they are born, babies are learning about the world around them. The five senses — taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing — play a crucial role in their brain development. Parents and caregivers can help support the early stages of human development by...
Premature Babies – Bradycardia and Apnea

Premature Babies – Bradycardia and Apnea

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 10 percent of the infants born in the United States every year are born before 36 weeks’ gestation and considered premature,  Babies in this category often suffer from any number of health issues due...
Understanding Pilonidal Disease

Understanding Pilonidal Disease

Perhaps the least glamorous condition I care is pilonidal disease. However, helping patients with the problem is one of the most rewarding parts of my practice. Unless you or a loved one  have suffered from a pilonidal problem, you probably aren’t familiar with it....