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Warner Appointed Chief of Newborn Medicine
On January 1, 2019, Barbara Warner, MD, MS, transitioned to chief of newborn medicine. Dr. Warner succeeds F. Sessions Cole ...
Combating Resistance: SLCH Neonatologists Rethink Antibiotic Use for Premature Infants
The goal is to ensure that the medications designed to combat infections while these tiny patients are in the newborn ...
Physician Profile: Joan Downey, MD
Meet Joan Downey, MD, MPH , whose decision to become a neonatologist was derived from an early experience. ...
Your Most Important Summer Accessory
Wherever your family goes this summer, it’s important to be prepared in case of medical emergency. The best way to ...
Yes, Germs Can Be Good!
Jason Newland, MD, MEd, a Washington University infectious diseases physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how. ...
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 ...
Water or Sports Drinks?
Commercials will have you believe that there’s no healthier choice on a hot day than a sports drink. After all ...
The Right Way To Wrap
Help your baby sleep snug and sound in a safer swaddle. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents keep their ...
The Right Way to Throw Away
Teens often begin abusing opioid painkillers after they get a prescription for one. ...