Moving to a new place is a stressful process. This is especially true if you have children. There are new doctors providers to interview, and new schools, and activities to locate and learn about. One of the big items on the list is to find the best pediatrician, especially if you are moving to a big city like Los Angeles. This is a big list, but these tips can offer some guidance in helping you select the best pediatrician for your children. 1.Do your research (This is the m

Top 20 reasons for ER visits for boys Acute upper respiratory infections, including the common cold, sinusitis and others, but excluding pharyngitis Otitis media and eustachian tube disorders, otherwise known as ear pain Pyrexia of unknown origin, otherwise known as raised body temperature or fever Open wound of head Contusion with in tact skin surface, otherwise known as a bruise Fractures, excluding lower limb Open wound, excluding head Asthma Acute pharyngitis Unspecified

Here is a list of top 20 reasons for ER visits for girls Acute upper respiratory infections, including the common cold, sinusitis and others, but excluding pharyngitis (4 percent) Pyrexia of unknown origin, otherwise known as raised body temperature or fever Otitis media and eustachian tube disorders, otherwise known as ear pain Contusion with in tact skin surface, otherwise known as a bruise Open wound of head Abdominal pain Acute pharyngitis Open wound, excluding head Unspe

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its guidelines for treating children with Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder for the first time since 2011, changing some criteria for diagnosis, updating current medications and emphasizing the need to rule out other causes of symptoms. for more information please go to https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Practice-Guideline-for-the-Diagnosis-Evaluation-and-Treatment-of-ADHD.aspx #ADHD #pediatricianlos