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Counting fingers and toes, taking stock of the new little one’s weight and length, documenting eye and hair color – these are all tasks that parents of a newborn revel in accomplishing shortly after delivery. And for most, the moment they first lay eyes on their baby leads to a sigh of relief at the … Read more
Information concerning virtually any subject is readily available to anyone with access to the internet – which is just about everybody, especially those who have grown up using their smartphones to make calls, text, tweet, send emails and do research for everything from writing term papers to studying for trivia night at the local bar. … Read more
Arthritis in children? Yes, unfortunately for some parents, the onset of various degrees and forms of arthritis in their child is perplexing, worrisome and quite scary. The disease known usually as “an old person’s” malady can also strike youngsters. According to Dr. Mileka Gilbert, pediatric rheumatology director of diversity and inclusion in the Pediatrics Department … Read more
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche That philosophical quote can be summed up through the story of one individual. His name is Adam Gorlitsky, and, boy, does he have a tale of tragedy and triumph to tell. The Charleston native never let adversity deter his motivation to succeed, which … Read more
Most kids get preventive care for their teeth, making that initial and subsequent trips to the dentist long before they suffer their first toothache. But even though 80% of what we learn is through vision, many parents are unaware that eye care is necessary or even available for young children. As a result, many vision … Read more
The Medical University of South Carolina Burn Center has some exciting new developments coming this year and beyond as it continues to grow and evolve. The only burn center in the state, it currently provides inpatient and outpatient pediatric burn care, but it will soon be expanding to offer comprehensive care to patients of all … Read more