Diseases and Conditions Archives

What to do if you think your child has a learning disability

September 26, 2019/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Learning and School, Learning Disabilities, Neurological/by Rise and Shine

Finding out there is a label for what they are experiencing and getting the help they need can be life changing for kids with learning disabilities.

red blood cells with sickle cell disease

What is sickle cell disease?

September 3, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Blood, Diseases and Conditions/by Rise and Shine

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder characterized by defective hemoglobin – a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues of the body.

Treating children with ADHD

August 15, 2019/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, ADHD, Diseases and Conditions, Emotions and Behavior, Neurological/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/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, 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.

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, 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.