Childhood and adolescent obesity are a complex and growing health concern influenced by many interconnected factors. Genetics, environment, lifestyle habits, and social pressures all play a role, making it more than just a matter of diet or exercise. Beyond the physical impact, obesity can also have a profound effect on mental health. Adolescents who struggle [...]| TopLine MD
Dr Charlotte Smith, Dr Emily Cadman Abdominal pain is such a common problem in paediatric A&E and there are so many possible diagnoses, ranging from the minor to the life-threatening. Right ili…| PaediatricFOAM
Dr Noor Alhashimi, Dr Yasmin De Alwis Becoming a teenager is a big milestone in a young person’s life, as they take a step closer towards being an adult. In healthcare, this is also when young peop…| PaediatricFOAM
Maya Kumar, MD, FAAP, FRCPC, a board-certified adolescent and young adult medicine pediatrician with Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and an assistant clinical professor with University of California San Diego School of Medicine, is on a mission. Along with nine colleagues from the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, for which she chairs the Nutrition Committee,…| Rady Children's Health
Dr Cecilia Okorochukwu, Dr Rexford Obeng One of the hardest parts of Paediatrics is caring for children who have experienced traumatic or stressful events, which can have long-lasting effects on th…| PaediatricFOAM
