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April 15, 2024
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.
What is ADHD
August 30, 2011
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...
Skin care tips for newborns
July 06, 2021
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...
Tips for a safe and enjoyable summer
June 14, 2022
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 ...
Fever 101: A primer for parents
September 21, 2021
Fever 101: A primer for parents
As a pediatrician, the most common complaint I get from parents is “Doc, my baby has a fever.” While fever is the most common reason parents take their sick children to the doctor, the fact is many parents know very little about fever – what causes it or what to do when it happens. With the COVID-19 pandemic surging on, it’s more important than ever that parents have a sound understanding ...
Breastfeeding 101
August 10, 2021
Breastfeeding 101
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. While it seems as though everything has a month these days, there is a reason why health experts around the world promote breastfeeding as much as we do.
Go get your eyes tested! Here’s why
July 23, 2021
Go get your eyes tested! Here’s why
By: Jhanae Winter
Healthy vision is imperative to those who rely on their eyes to explore the world around them, but it can also be taken for granted. Many do not have 20/20 vision and their eyes are being affected in various facets of their lives.
New dads need support too
June 22, 2021
New dads need support too
When a newborn arrives, dads, like moms, are anxious and excited about jumping into their roles. While mom's role is pretty well-defined in those early days, many fathers feel pushed aside and useless. Their role, when baby gets home from hospital, is a little less well-defined.
Summer safety tips that can be used all year long
June 08, 2021
Summer safety tips that can be used all year long
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.
COVID vaccines and our children
May 31, 2021
COVID vaccines and our children
Vaccination is a medical decision, and the practice of medicine involves evaluating risk versus benefit, with the overarching ethos that physicians must first do no harm.
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