Local Pediatrician: For Every Five Boys, I See One Girl

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - In the US, boys are nearly four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls and now, a local pediatrician is saying a similar rate is being seen here in The Bahamas.

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A pediatrician's guide to surviving the teenage years

From the time our babies are born, we are excited about watching them go through and master various stages of development. We watch them learn to walk, learn to feed themselves, learn to dress themselves, learn to read, ride a bike, and we jump up and down with excitement and beam with pride. We also ...
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Child advocacy and where your pediatrician fits in

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Wellness Clinic announces appointment of Pediatrician Lashan McKenzie

The Wellness Clinic today announced the appointment of Lashan McKenzie, M.D., pediatrician, specializing in childhood wellness along with diagnosis, treatment and education about childhood conditions, including obesity...

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Concerning Uptick in Respiratory Illnesses in Children

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A never ending battle. Thats how Pediatrician Dr. Tamara Moss of Healthy Kids Pediatrics is describing respiratory viruses among children.

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The Way To Use A Car Seat Properly

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A pediatrician highlights the importance of car seats and using them correctly after a toddler was found unresponsive while hanging out of the window of his parents car.

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Invest in your baby's future

For a mother of three, when it came to breastfeeding, she did not have to think about whether or not she would breastfeed her children. She knew she would. "That's a part of the process of motherhood," she said. "And I never thought to do otherwise, because it has always been deemed the best choice ...
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What is ADHD

Question: My 6-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD. What is ADHD?

Answer: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by problems focusings; inappropriate impulsivity; or extreme hyperactivity. The behaviors are not appropriate for the age of the child or adult. Moreover, the symptoms interfere with the affected person's social, academic o...

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Skin care tips for newborns

I can't tell you how many times I've seen parents take their perfect little newborn home from the hospital then call or come in a week later near tears over the fact that their baby's skin is...well...less than perfect. Newborn skin is very thin and fragile and needs time to get adjusted to the new environment outside of the womb. As a result, newborns are prone to skin ailments literally from hea...

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Tips for a safe and enjoyable summer

If you ask the average person what summer means to them, they'll tell you about sunny weather, lazy days at the beach, and vacations with the family. If you ask a pediatrician, we'll tell you about the boy who broke an arm while jumping off a dresser doing his best Superman impression, the girl who ...

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