Every week in the WakeMed Children’s Endocrinology & Diabetes clinic, more than half of our referrals are for weight concerns. Physicians, parents and patients themselves are seeking our expertise to rule out an endocrine problem that could be contributing to increased weight. We can tell right away if a patient’s overweight is from an endocrine […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that 2,000 Americans under age 25 die each year from sudden cardiac arrest. For competitive athletes, the risk is three times greater. This free screening event is open to athletes in all disciplines between 12 and 18 years of age. Participants and parents will receive results on the day […]
Our hearts all ache for the tragic school shooting in Connecticut. Even as an adult, coping with this recent shooting at a elementary school is difficult – difficult to understand and difficult to explain. For children, coping with the news can be equally as hard, but children’s emotional needs are different from adults. They need […]
Fever is one of the most common childhood encounters. Yet, despite its frequency, the very thought of a child having a fever can fill even normally composed parents with worry and anxiety. Parents often have questions like: “When should I worry?” “How high is too high?” “Will my child have a seizure?” “Does my child […]
For many toddlers and young children, home is a place of discovery. The adventure of learning to stand, walk, and reach that shiny object way on the top shelf can prove irresistible. But these adventures can be dangerous and even downright deadly if the proper precautions are not taken. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission […]
Recently, UNC Health Care released a study examining whether or not parents of overweight children remember being told by their doctor that their child was overweight. Not surprisingly, only 25 percent of parents remember having this conversation with their doctor. There are many reasons why parents may not remember this conversation with their doctor. 1. […]
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