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Autism is a disorder in which there is a problem with the development of the brain, specifically with the parts of the brain that deal with social interactions. Discover why people with autism are obsessed with parts of things, and have a failure of joint attention, with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and autism.
Children who are home-schooled still need to be evaluated regularly by a physician, and this should involve a screening for developmental problems and autism. Learn about the screening process for autism, which should begin at 12 months, with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and autism.
Brain tumors are rare in infants, but symptoms of brain tumors may include a head that is growing rapidly and several skin findings. Learn about indications of increased pressure in the skull, such as eyes that are driven downward, with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and brain tumors.
Childhood lymphoma is noted by symptoms that include swollen lymph nodes, and lymph nodes that are soft instead of rubbery. Find out how sweating, fever and fatigue may be associated with childhood cancers with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and childhood lymphoma.
About 15 percent to 20 percent of people who are diagnosed with HIV every year are teenagers, and anyone who is sexually active or using IV drugs is at risk for contracting HIV or AIDS. Find out why education of teenagers is so important in the prevention of AIDS with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and AIDS among teenagers.
Human growth hormone can be artificially injected into children, and the side effects include mild scarring, pain, discomfort and swelling. Find out how human growth hormone can cause a child to have headaches, nausea and vomiting with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and human growth hormone side effects.
There are many different types of autism, including Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder. Discover what the symptoms and behavior of various degrees of autism are with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and autism.
Autism affects many parts of the brain, including the fore-brain limbic system and the cerebellum, which processes motor skills. Find out why the changes in the brain that are a result from autism occur during prenatal development with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and autism.
The treatment of autism can be very challenging, and finding a successful treatment can be difficult, but one common method is called applied behavior analysis. Learn about structured teaching and research for treating autism with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and autism.
Symptoms of childhood leukemia include problems with bleeding, bruising, red spots that don't fade with contact and severe headaches. Discover how leukemia can affect the bones and cause bone pain with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and leukemia.
Symptoms of appendicitis in toddlers can be difficult to assess, as toddlers often have trouble communicating their pain. Look for belly pain to move into the right lower quadrant, if a child were to have appendicitis, with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and appendicitis.
Asperger's disorder in autism impairs a person's ability to interact with other people and their surrounding environment. Find out how a child with Asperger's disorder can be expected to achieve normal cognitive milestones with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatrics and Asperger's autism.
Colitis is a general term that describes inflammation involving the colon, and children most often get this infection as a result of having been on antibiotics. Discover how pediatric colitis may cause blood in the stool, high fevers and diarrhea with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on pediatric colitis.
David Hill Dr. David Hill is a graduate of the UNC internal medicine and pediatrics combined residency, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and vice president of Cape Fear Pediatrics in Wilmington, N.C. Hill also serves as adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics for the UNC School of Medicine. He has more than 10 years of experience as a practicing pediatrician, and he is the father of three children.dkdk
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