Diseases and Conditions Archives | Rise and Shine by Children's National

ADHD on wooden blocks

Treating children with ADHD

August 15, 2019/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, ADHD, Diseases and Conditions, Emotions and Behavior, Neurological, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Pediatric neuropsychiatrist Jay Salpekar, MD, recommends a combination of therapy, education, behavior modification and medicine for treating children with ADHD.

EEG with electrical activity of abnormal brain at risk of SUDEP

What is SUDEP?

August 1, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Left Feature, Neurological /by Rise and Shine

SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, is when someone with epilepsy dies suddenly and unexpectedly for an unknown reason. The good news is there are things a family and child can do to reduce the risk of SUDEP.

little boy with mosquito netting hat

Here’s what every parent needs to know about mosquitoes

July 5, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Infections and Illness, Parasites, Right Highlight, Safety, Skin, Spring Safety, Summer Safety /by Rise and Shine

Pediatric dermatologist Anna Kirkorian, shares what parents need to be aware of this summer season.

Gluten free foods

9 ways to support a child with celiac disease

July 2, 2019/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Special Dietary Needs /by Rise and Shine

Shayna Coburn, PhD, shares nine ways parents can help children with celiac disease adopt a gluten-free lifestyle and thrive.

mother and daughter doing face masks

Healthy skin care tips for your family

May 22, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Right Feature, Skin /by Rise and Shine

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Anna Kirkorian shares insight on common skin problems.