Jaundice in newborns

March 11, 2011 Posted by

Over half of all newborns develop some amount of jaundice, a yellow coloring in their skin, during the first week.

Prune Belly Syndrome

March 10, 2011 Posted by

Prune belly syndrome is also known as triad syndrome or Eagle-Barrett syndrome. It is characterized by a triad of abnormalities that include the following:

Herpangina

February 28, 2011 Posted by

Herpangina is an illness caused by a virus, characterised by small blister-like bumps or ulcers that appear in the mouth, usually in the back of throat or the roof of the mouth.

Nebulizers

January 24, 2011 Posted by

A device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs and commonly used for treatment of cystic fibrosis, asthma, BPD, COPD and other respiratory diseases.

Asperger Syndrome

January 19, 2011 Posted by

Asperger Syndrome or (AS) disorder is a neurological disorder characterized by poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech and mannerisms.

Chicken Pox

January 18, 2011 Posted by

Chickenpox is a viral infection caused by the Herpes varicella zoster virus.

Croup

January 17, 2011 Posted by

Croup is a common childhood viral illness that is easily recognized because of the distinctive characteristics that children have when they become infected.