by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Jun 28, 2018 | Summer Camp Illnesses
According to the American Camp Association, the illness rate for campers is almost double the injury rate despite rigorous training of camp staff to avoid it. More than 10 million youngsters1 will attend more than 12,000 summer camps this year, so there is ample...
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by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Jan 27, 2018 | Things that get stuck in kids noses
Asking why children stick objects up their noses is like asking why the chicken crossed the road – there is no good answer. It’s more than likely that a curious child will at some point stick something up their nose and when they do the questions become; what is the...
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by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Oct 30, 2017 | Head Lice
No one wants their children to have head lice. Although it is common for school-age children to contract lice, it is troubling nonetheless for children and their families. Lice can be contracted whether the hair or the child’s environment is dirty or clean. Estimates...
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by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Apr 30, 2017 | Sleep Baby, Sleep Deprivation
Baby Sleep Day was held on March 1st, 2017. Pediatric sleep experts made themselves available around the clock all over the world on the Pediatric Sleep Council’s Facebook page in order to answer parents questions regarding their baby’s sleep habits. The main...
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