Darren T. Scoggin, MD Children’s Medical Group Jackson, MS Recently you may have seen some advertisements from insurers or other companies offering “telehealth” visits by phone for minor medical complaints. Some diagnoses that these companies offer to treat include...
Extracurricular activities play an important role in the physical, mental and emotional growth of teenagers. As they grow into adolescence, kids usually gravitate towards one or two activities that they are good at and that they enjoy. I love...
While e-cigarettes are still the most popular, teenagers are also smoking other items like cigarillos — another worrisome sign for nicotine addiction, the C.D.C. says. By Jan Hoffman and Sheila Kaplan via New York Times Nearly one in three high school students has...
Croup is a common upper respiratory tract infection that can affect young children. Croup typically occurs in the fall and winter months and is caused by parainfluenza or influenza viruses, adenovirus, or respiratory syncytial virus. These viruses cause inflammation...
Justin Lay, M.D. Teething and dental hygiene are frequently encountered topics in the Pediatric Office. In today’s article, we will discuss these topics and hopefully alleviate any fears or concerns associated with both tooth eruption and appropriate dental care. ...
Katherine B. Patrick, M.D. One common question faced by new parents is “how should my baby start baby food?” Initiation of solids (meaning any nutrition except breastmilk/formula, often referred to as pureed “baby food”) can raise a lot of questions but can also be a...
As Spring approaches in Mississippi, warmer temperatures are just around the corner. With the extreme heat and humidity of Mississippi summers, it is important to recognize and treat heat related illness in children, as well as prevent it from the start. Children...
Jackson, Miss. – Today, Mississippi State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in their concern over increasing tobacco product use among youth. More than 1 in 4 high school students used a tobacco product in...
Babies, children, and teens need significantly more sleep than adults to support their rapid mental and physical development. Most parents know that growing kids need good sleep, but many don't know just how many hours kids require, and what the impact can be of...
By Kristie S. Rohman, MD Fever is a common and frequently alarming symptom encountered in many childhood illnesses. It can be the cause of parental distress and confusion on when to treat, what to treat with, and when to become concerned. Many parents will become...
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