by Dr. Allen Cherer | Mar 21, 2022 | blog, Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a condition that occurs in newborns who were exposed to addictive substances in utero. When a pregnant mother uses drugs or alcohol, the baby can be born with NAS. This condition can cause various health problems for the infant,...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Jan 19, 2022 | blog, Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
Neonatal intensive care (NIC) is a term used to describe the care of premature, or very premature infants in an intensive setting. NIC is often necessary to save the infant’s life and provide long-term care for them. In 2021, there will be an increase in the...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Apr 10, 2018 | blog, Dr. Allen Cherer
It’s been said that statistics can be used to prove just about anything. Take, for example, one study that I recently read about, which examined the link between vegetarianism among pregnant women and an increased risk of drug and alcohol abuse among their children....
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Apr 24, 2017 | blog, Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
Rotavirus gastroenteritis is the leading cause of diarrhea-associated hospitalizations and death in children younger than 5 years of age. Rotavirus illness is caused by a virus which enters the body by mouth and infects the intestines. It is a particularly hardy and...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Jul 20, 2016 | blog, Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is a serious health issue, especially in the very young infant. It is caused by a bacteria, Bordetella pertussis, and is transmitted person to person via aerosol droplets usually by coughing or sneezing. The illness typically begins with...
