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Revisiting neonatal jaundice, Pros and cons of juice, Baby not crawling? Not to worry! Eye on Washington

Revisiting neonatal jaundice, Pros and cons of juice, Baby not crawling? Not to worry! Eye on Washington

Long-term effects of Lyme disease present diagnostic difficulties. To complicate the issue, a host of nonspecific symptoms often are mistakenly attributed to persistent infection.

Interest in performance-enhancing supplements is growing among younger athletes despite serious unresolved questions about safety and efficacy. Here&s the information you need to talk to your patients about supplements.

A growing number of families use herbal preparations to manage dermatologic problems. Are you familiar with what the literature shows about their effectiveness and safety?

This case is about "black-dot" ringworm, a form of tinea capitis.

Crossword puzzle on subject of vomiting

Pediatricians need to know how to screen for normal language development in these children, what advice to offer parents about bilingual child-rearing, and how to answer common questions raised by families and teacher.

Advice for pediatricians who use the Web.

The day-care wars, The morning after, Curbing measles, The hazards of summer. Eye on Washington

A specialist explains the hazards for children who persist in sucking a thumb or finger beyond early childhood, and offers advice on breaking the habit.

When families seek advice before they travel, pediatricians need to know where to find information about required vaccinations and to be aware of the potential risks and hazards there.

A child who is short is generally growing normally, but short stature can be the sign of an underlying disorder. Here&s how to tell the difference between what&s meant to be and what isn&t.

Developments have opened new vistas in diagnosing and treating the broad spectrum of illness caused by the versatile nonpolio enteroviruses.

Child advocacy is part of children's health for the future

Advice for pediatricians who use the Web.

Evidence is mounting: Playing violent video games contributes to aggressive behavior. Pediatricians can protect their patients by knowing the potential risks and advising parents.

Evidence is mounting: Playing violent video games contributes to aggressive behavior. Pediatricians can protect their patients by knowing the potential risks and advising parents.

Love, marriage, and kids, Getting children to eat right, Preventing HIV infection, Resources for pediatricians. Eye on Washington