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- Q What can the teachers and administrators do to stop bullying?
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William Stillman, Health EducationTeachers and administrators may not be able to stop bullying entirely but it is they who set the tone and dictate the standards for acceptable in-school student conduct. Where bullying is concerned, total transparency is required. This means walking the... Full Answer
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- Q What can parents do to stop bullying at schools?
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Get together through the Parent Teacher Group at the school and work on improvements collaboratively. A well thought out, multi-pronged approach will be the best chance for success. There needs to be education for parents, teachers and children on what... Full Answer
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- Q How would my child be treated for abnormalities of the genitalia?
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Many of these conditions can be treated by surgical means and ultimately sexual and fertility potential established. These disorders require close and immediate consultation between the pediatric urologist, pediatric endocrinologist, geneticist... Full Answer
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- Q Is prenatal treatment common for hydronephrosis?
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Prenatal intervention is extremely unusual. Hydronephrosis seen prenatally frequently resolves spontaneously. Moderate to severe hydronephrosis may represent a significant urinary tract disorder. Diagnostic tools and methods are used after birth to... Full Answer
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- Q What is the difference between a hernia and a hydrocele in children?
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A hydrocele is a collection of fluid along the membrane covering the front and sides of the testicle. The difference between a hernia and a hydrocele: If the fluid from the peritoneum travels through this opening, then the child has a hydrocele. If... Full Answer
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- Q How does lack of sleep affect teens?
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Dr. Michael Breus, PsychologyHere’s some of what we know about how insufficient sleep can negatively affect teens: Teens who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to engage in risky and unhealthful behaviors. This study found low sleep linked to increased... Full Answer
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- Q Why is it important to teach children to love themselves?
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Dr. Andrea Weiner, PediatricsThe millennial generation (those children born after 1980) have gotten the rap of being the group of children who are both savvy educationally and technologically efficient and the most indulged compared to previous generations of children before... Full Answer
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- Q Should I bring toys to the pediatrician’s office for my child?
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When I take my kids to the pediatrician, I always bring a couple of favorite toys from home for them to play with, especially during cold and flu season, when the office toys are likely to be germ riddled. At my office, we wash the toys regularly and... Full Answer
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- Q How can a school text messaging system keep children safe from shootings?
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Shawn Edgington, PediatricsA 19 year old sophomore at the University of Texas opened fire while running through the Austin campus using an AK-47, then eventually killed himself. No one else was shot, and most of the credit for a low body count is going to the... Full Answer
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- Q How can I help make sure my child doesn't get an infection in the hospital?
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Kind of like the eyes are the window to the soul, your hands are the windows to infection! Hands can quickly transfer infection from person to person, so anytime you have healthcare providers who do not wash their hands, there is a possibility... Full Answer
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