As an Emergency Services pediatrician at Akron Children’s, Thomas Wolski Jr., DO (known as T.J. to his family and colleagues) knows on any given day he needs to be ready for the unexpected or urgent needs of infants, children and teens. And, thanks to his dad’s good advice of ‘having the right tool for the […]
Archives for November 2017
Using antibiotics wisely: They’re not for colds
More than 200 viruses can cause the common cold; infants and children are among the most susceptible. Colds make children feel miserable, but antibiotics aren’t the remedy. Antibiotics don’t work for viruses, only bacterial infections. Certified Nurse Practitioner Sharon Juszli of Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics in Green discusses the appropriate use of antibiotics: Does the […]
Asthma medications can curb nighttime symptoms
Children who suffer from asthma sometimes find symptoms are particularly bad at night. Wheezing and coughing at night are common among children and teens with asthma. But nighttime symptoms can indicate severe asthma and increase risk of complications if they’re not brought under control. “About 60 percent of kids with asthma have nighttime cough that […]
Are grandparents as caregivers putting your baby at risk?
Grandparents as caregivers are a blessing. Whether they watch your kids regularly or occasionally, the personalized care kids receive from people who love them is a benefit that can’t be quantified. The problem many new parents run into is that grandparents tend to use the same practices they did raising their own children — many […]
Cancer patient finds right match in former college basketball player
“You made one decision and it saved my life. Love, Deegan.” That’s the sign Amy Scott commissioned as a keepsake to present to her son’s bone marrow donor, who her family was on their way to meet for the first time. The meeting would be at the 2017 Be The Match annual council meeting in […]
Preventing obesity requires a family effort
A recent study suggests fathers can play an important role in preventing their children from becoming obese. Researchers found that when fathers increased their involvement in child care and playtime with their children ages 2 to 4, the kids had a lower risk of obesity. The association is significant because obese children are prone to […]
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