Sleep Terrors and Sleep Walking
Learn about the causes and treatments for sleep walking, sleep terrors, and confusional arousals.
Apr. 5, 2011
The Genetics of Autism: What We Know That You Should Know
Yong-hiu Jiang, MD, PhD, answers frequently asked questions parents often have about genetics and autism.
Feb. 25, 2011
Cavities in Children
Martha Ann Keels, a pediatric dentist at Duke Children’s, explains what causes cavities in young children and how to prevent them.
Jan. 31, 2011
Winter Sneezes and Diseases
Cold weather and sick kids go hand in hand, but there are ways around the inevitable.
Dec. 21, 2010
Diarrhea in Children
Leon Reinstein, MD, discusses the symptoms and treatments of diarrhea in children.
Nov. 22, 2010
Cardiac Catheterization for Children
Most pediatric catheterizations are performed to evaluate and treat birth defects of the heart. Kevin Hill, MD, MS, explains the procedure.
Oct. 29, 2010
Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis
Christopher N. Fortner, MD, PhD, explains how newborn screening for cystic fibrosis will help children in North Carolina.
Oct. 1, 2010
When to Take Your Child to the Emergency Department
James Fox, MD, a Duke pediatric Emergency Department physician, explains which symptoms indicate a visit to the ED is needed.
Aug. 30, 2010
Growing Pains
For many kids, bone, joint, and muscle pain are as much a part of childhood as scraped knees and ear infections.
Aug. 11, 2010
Diagnosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be difficult to diagnose. Nancy McGreal, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Duke, explains the process.
July 23, 2010