Pediatrics
Gilat Foundation uses theater to bring moments of childhood back to hospitalized Israeli children
The foundation brings interactive therapeutic performances to pediatric hospitals across Israel. Led by trained actor-therapists, the programs are tailored to children’s physical and emotional needs.
Six-month-old baby receives surgery months after swallowing package of staples
Tel Aviv pediatrician charged with indecent acts against clinic employee
Not necessarily every three hours: The truth parents must know about baby feeding
Just Because Fake News Exists, It Doesn't Mean Kids Are Safe From Predators
Doctors warn of 'dangers' of letting non-specialist physicians performing deep sedation on children
Due to a lack of specialist, a new Health Ministry directive is allowing non-specialist physicians to perform the potentially dangerous procedure.
Why do children suffer severe recurrent infections?
The research has just been published in the prestigious journal Blood and has already drawn much interest worldwide.
Nightly pill could replace surgery to remove tonsils
Soroka research says kids suffering from sleep apnea may not need surgery for chronically inflamed tonsils or adenoids.
Alarm sounded on overuse sports injuries
Hpokins pediatric sports medicine expert says at least half of 100 injuries she sees per month caused by repetitive use.
With no firm science, sleep standards are slipping
It's true kids aren't getting as much sack time now as they were in the late 1800s, but that doesn't mean experts weren't worried then.
What to do when a child refuses to go to school
Health Scan: 'Comfort women' are still suffering from PTSD 60 years after the end of the War.
Breast-feeding should be encouraged
By promoting formula instead of natural mother’s milk, hospitals are making money at expense of newborns’ health.
World's tiniest preemies growing up, doing fine
US's smallest, 2nd smallest surviving babies, born at Loyola Uni. Medical Center, have normal motor, language development.
