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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Topic Overview
07/27/07, HealthwiseMunchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a mental health disorder in which a person falsely reports or causes symptoms in another person who is under his or her care. The caregiver almost always is a mother, and the victim, her child. B
Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - Topic Overview
06/15/07, HealthwiseThis topic is about urinary tract infections in teens and adults. For information about infections in babies and young children, see the topic Urinary Tract Infections in Children.
Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse
09/13/06, HealthwiseMany teens try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, but using these substances is not safe or legal. Some teens try these substances only a few times and stop. Others can't control their cravings for them. This is substance abuse.
Toilet Training
05/04/07, HealthwiseYour child must be both physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Most children are ready when they are between 22 and 30 months of age, although every child is different. Toilet training usually becomes a long and frustrat
Responding to teen substance use
09/13/06, HealthwiseUse of alcohol, cigarettes, inhalants, and other drugs among adolescents is a major concern for parents. Preteens and teens are starting to use harmful and illegal substances at younger ages. Teen drinking, smoking, and drug use can af
How to help your child with ADHD be successful in school
05/31/06, HealthwiseChildren with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have difficulty in school because their symptoms—inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity—get in the way of learning.
Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - When To Call a Doctor
06/15/07, HealthwiseCall your doctor immediately if painful urination or other symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) occur with:
Thermometers: Taking your child's temperature
05/10/06, MayoClinic.comThermometers differ. What's the best way to take your child's temperature?
Vaccines and Autism - Errors and News
04/24/08, DrSpock.comI know I shouldn't write any more about vaccines and autism, because I could do it forever and probably not change a single mind. But I have to.…
Is a Drug Rep Influencing Your Child's Doctor?
02/29/08, DrSpock.comIt occurs to me that what my friendly drug rep does is just like what goes on in Washington all the time. In Washington, lobbyists buy lawmakers…
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