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Is It Grief or Depression? How to Tell the Difference
Grief is a common, expected experience as a child or teenager processes difficult life circumstances. Depression, however, is a mood disorder that can be prolonged and serious. Because depression left untreated can be harmful and lead to suicidal or other risky behaviors, recognizing the difference between the two is vital.
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Does My Child Have an Upset Stomach or Appendicitis?
You’re driving back from a family outing and each time your car rolls over the neighborhood speed bumps your youngest child cries out. When you ask what’s wrong, they whimper and struggle to explain. Then you recall how earlier that day when the kids were playing outside, your child abruptly stopped and complained of a sore belly. Is it an upset stomach or could these complaints point to something more serious – like appendicitis?
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Do your kids or teenagers drink energy drinks?
The debate about kids and their drinks of choice came to the forefront recently as a family featured on the show “Toddlers and Tiaras “described their pre-pageant routine. Watch this clip from “Good Morning America” where Mom describes how her concoction of “go-go juice” (a mixture of Mountain Dew and Red Bull) gets her daughter ready for the stage:
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Lora Bojilova-Dor, MD
Dr. Lora Bojilova-Dor is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist with the Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She cares for children, adolescents and young adults with blood disorders and cancer, and her expertise includes:
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Reesa Monir, MD
Dr. Reesa Monir is a board-certified pediatric dermatologist with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She cares for infants and children with common and rare skin conditions, and her specialties include:
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Christina Annette Herrera, MD
Christina Herrera, MD, MSCI, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in maternal fetal medicine with the Orlando Health Women's Institute Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine. In addition to her dedication to providing the best care for high-risk mothers and babies, she has a special interest in medical education and research.
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Jannette H. Negron, MD
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Priya Sharma, MD
Dr. Priya Sharma is a board-certified pediatric radiologist with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She interprets medical imaging to diagnose conditions in young patients, and her expertise includes:
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Valerie Laferriere, APRN
Valerie Laferriere is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and certified pediatric nurse practitioner – primary care (CPNP-PC) with the Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Her specialties include:
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William O'Brien, DO, FAOCR
Dr. William O'Brien Sr. is a board-certified neuroradiologist and serves as Chief of Pediatric Neuroradiology at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. His expertise covers all aspects of pediatric neuroimaging with a particular focus on head and neck pathology in children. His experience includes: