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Physician Profile: Holly Hoefgen, MD, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist

Even before entering medical school, Holly Hoefgen, MD, Washington University pediatric and adolescent gynecologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, was ...

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Treating Preschoolers With ADHD: Methylphenidate Or Amphetamine?

Treating preschool-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should always begin with comprehensive evaluation, then implementation of behavior strategies ...

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Depressed Children Respond Differently To Rewards Than Other Kids

Brains react less robustly to success, rewards By Jim Dryden / Washington University School of Medicine For many children, holidays ...

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Unraveling Autism

Washington University School of Medicine researchers are using three major approaches to unravel the physical and psychological underpinnings of autism. ...

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What to Expect After an Autism Diagnosis

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness has grown since experts began closely studying its prevalence nearly 20 years ago. More parents ...

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The Graduate

Your child has filled out all his applications, written his essays and passed his entrance exams to get into college ...

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Promoting an Inclusive Community

Limiting a child’s exposure to adversity is a goal that all parents share. However, this goal can be especially difficult ...

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Honey, I'm Here to Listen

To help your child deal with a scary event she’s seen in the news, lend her your ears. Children react ...

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Good Sports

One of life’s hardest lessons is that we don’t always win. It’s true whether your child plays sports or just ...