Paxlovid: COVID Drug Rebound
The new oral medication for COVID-19 infection, Paxlovid, can cause a mild rebound of the virus in a small number of cases. But this rebound usually goes away and does not cause severe disease...
Read MoreCOVID Vaccines in Children Five and Younger
COVID-19 vaccines have now been authorized in children as young as 6 months. These vaccine shots contain a smaller dose than the adult immunizations and researchers have been studying them in very young children in clinical trials for several months...
Read MoreThe Importance of COVID Boosters
The immunity provided by COVID -19 vaccines wanes over time, so health authorities say it's important to get a booster shot to protect against severe disease.Doctor Q&A: TITLE Premieres: July 27, 2021. [vc_row full_width="stretch_row" css=".vc_custom_1570751207607{margin-bottom: 0px…...
Read MoreThe Dangers of Dehydration
Dehydration can happen quickly as temperatures rise. But if dehydration leads to dangerous heat stroke symptoms, especially in older adults and young children, it can quickly become a medical emergency...
Read MoreReconstructing a Damaged Jaw
Jaw reconstruction doesn’t just involve the jaw. It includes the teeth, the gums, and often bone grafts. Now there is an innovative procedure that brings all the components together.Doctor Q&A: TITLE Premieres: July 27, 2021. [vc_row…...
Read MoreCPR Differences in Adult & Kids
wIn an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Zulma Berrios, Chief Medical Officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, talks about the similarities between CPR administration for adults and children. Dr. Berrios says that if someone is certified in adult CPR and is the only person around when a medical emergency is happening to a child,…...
Read MoreCan Children with Scoliosis Live Normal Lives?
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Georgiy Brosuvanik, a Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, assures that kids with scoliosis live normal lives with minimal medical complications, contrary to popular belief. Dr. Brosuvanik asserts that a lot of what we understand about scoliosis is either urban legend or just wrong. He says…...
Read MoreHow to Spot Constipation in Children & How to Treat It
In an interview with the Health Channel, Jennifer Couceyro, Advanced Registered Nurses Practitioner with Baptist Children’s Hospital, explains how to spot constipation in your child and how to treat it. Constipation in children is a very common problem. A constipated child has infrequent bowel movements or a hard stool. Jennifer explains that the first step…...
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