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CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Jessica Arditi

Hypothyroidism

What is the thyroid gland or thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small gland in the neck, in front of the windpipe. It produces and secretes thyroid hormones, which regulate growth and metabolism. Thyroid...

10 signs and symptoms that should not be ignored

Andreas Fretzagias

10 signs and symptoms that should not be ignored

Unexplained weight loss Weight loss when it is unexplained should be a serious concern. Many conditions may be responsible, such as an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or a disorder in the absorpt...

Areti Hounti

Orthopedic examination in infancy

Time passes remarkably quickly in terms of child development and without anyone realizing it, the infant acquires the necessary motor stages and now passes into the toddler age which is defined as app...

Safe food consumption: Ten major mistakes made

Andreas Fretzagias

Safe food consumption: Ten major mistakes made

In general, foods must be quantitatively sufficient (calorie needs), qualitatively upgraded (prevention of deficiency diseases from vitamins, trace elements), healthy to avoid degenerative diseases (h...

Melanoma and Children

Melanoma is a very aggressive skin cancer that originates from melanocytes, cells that produce melanin, a substance that gives the skin its dark color. Fortunately, when we talk about melanoma in chil...

Electric shock in the pediatric population

Eugenia Bey

Electric shock in the pediatric population

Electric shock is a form of trauma and affects both the adult and pediatric populations at a rate of approximately 20%. In the pediatric population, electric shock occurs mainly at home and mostly aff...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): useful information for parents

SOFIANOU KATIA

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): useful information for parents

Written by Katia Sofianou, Pediatrician – Child Developmentalist, Scientific Associate of the Athens Pediatric Center The Developmental Pediatrics clinic aims to monitor the psychomotor developm...

Separation anxiety and ways to help your child

Panagiota Haikali

Separation anxiety and ways to help your child

From the age of about 8 months, you will begin to notice that the baby becomes particularly upset when you leave him or when he needs to be left alone or with a caregiver. This stage is a normal devel...