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Childhood Asthma

If your child is diagnosed with asthma, an individualized treatment plan can help them live a full and active life. Tzvi Aaron, MD, RefuahHealth Asthma is a common, long-term disease affecting six million children in the United States. Without treatment, a child with asthma may end up in the emergency room or hospital. This is […]

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Off the Chart Growth: Reading and Understanding the Importance of Pediatric Growth Charts

Article provided by Rebecca Berman, FNP, RefuahHealth Pediatrics My sister used to dread taking her firstborn, Yudi, to his well visits. Everything would go fine until the baby was weighed. “The pediatrician would show me the growth chart, and there Yudi was below the bottom line. Again,” she said, feeling guilty and inadequate. So, she […]

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Facts about Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects an estimated three million Americans and 1 in 100 people worldwide. While there is currently no known cure, with early detection and proper treatment individuals with celiac disease can lead a healthy life. What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that results in digestive […]

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Stiff Neck: Causes & Care

Aches and pains are part of life—caused by everyday activities, overuse, illness, and often amplified during cold weather and increased with aging. A common complaint is stiffness and pain in the neck and shoulder. What does a stiff neck feel like? When we have a stiff neck, we often feel soreness which makes it difficult […]

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Flu Season Facts

As the weather grows colder and the days shorter, flu season has already made its appearance. While the flu normally spreads most rapidly from December through March, according to federal health data, we are already seeing an early surge in cases and experts are warning that this year could be worse than previous years. According […]