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Understanding ADHD Behaviors and Causes

Understanding ADHD Behaviors and Causes

Inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are all signs of ADHD. In an interview with the Health Channel, Joanna Garcia and Martin Lopez, Psychotherapists with Baptist Health Care and Counseling, give details on different ADHD behaviors and what causes them. For example, there are many behaviors that are associated with inattention, such as having a short attention…...
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Understanding Autism in Children with Dr. Yadira Torres

Understanding Autism in Children with Dr. Yadira Torres

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Dr. Yadira Torres, Psy.D Psychologist & Clinical Associate with Child Psychology Associates, explains different behaviors in children that can point to autism and discusses possible causes for autism. The first behavior, that Dr. Torres says that autistic children struggle with, is social reciprocation. Autistic children tend to…...
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Understanding Cerebral Palsy Treatment Options with Dr. Lucinda Arenas

Understanding Cerebral Palsy Treatment Options with Dr. Lucinda Arenas

Physical therapy, braces, and other assistive devices are all treatment options for someone with cerebral palsy. On an episode of Health Insiders, Dr. Lucinda Adriana Arenas, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician at Baptist Health South Florida describes the benefits of each option.   Dr. Arenas starts off by explaining that rehabilitation is a medical…...
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Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive | Health Channel

Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive | Health Channel

Despite growing awareness of autism, many families still get left in the dark. On an episode of Health Insiders, two families reveal how local resources changed their lives. Carol Del Sol, a Manager of Care Coordination at West Kendall Baptist Hospital shares what she’s learned raising her autistic son.  Carol starts off by talking about…...
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A Guide for Parents to Understand Children's Developmental Tasks

A Guide for Parents to Understand Children’s Developmental Tasks

While every child is different, parents should understand the developmental benchmarks they should be looking out for in their children and know where to be concerned. In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Yadira Torres, Psy.D Psychologist & Clinical Associate with Child Psychology Associates, describes different developmental tasks parents should be aware of.  Parents…...
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Are Women Underrepresented in Clinical Trials? | Living Minute

Are Women Underrepresented in Clinical Trials?

Only 40% of clinic trials for heart disease include women and that means new medications or treatments could be ineffective for women...
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What is Naloxone? | Living Minute

What is Naloxone?

Seconds can count when someone is overdosing on drugs and this medication could safe that person’s life...
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Brain Mapping Used in Epilepsy Treatment | Living Minute

Brain Mapping Used in Epilepsy Treatment

Surgery using brain mapping can help control or eliminate epilepsy seizures when medications are ineffective...
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