Dr Golly talks about bedwetting in children and adolescents, the causes, symptoms and treatments.
childrens health
Video: Plagiocephaly – Dr Golly
The word plagiocephaly comes from the Greek plagio – which means oblique, slanting or sloping, and cephal meaning head. With newborns, it’s very common for babies to have oddly shaped heads that resolve spontaneously, within a few weeks. Dr Golly looks at the longer-term changes.
Video: ADHD – Dr Golly
ADHD or ADD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a condition that affects up to 1 in 20 Australian children, Dr Golly explains what ADHD is and how it can be treated once it is diagnosed.
How will pollution affect the next generation?
A recent study focused on the consequences of air pollution on pregnancy and the health effects on the babies. These are the results.
Long term benefits of a healthy diet for toddlers
Encouraging toddlers to eat fruit and vegetables can be a painful process however according to research, it’s well worth the struggle.
Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that causes a bright-red rash featuring small bumps that make it feel like sandpaper. It usually starts with a sore throat.
Are kids good for your health?
A new study has shown that child-initiated intervention has positive effects on the lifestyle of their mothers and can bring about positive healthy changes for themselves and their families.
Outcomes for children with a parent with depression
What kind of support can ensure better mental health outcomes for children with parents who suffer from depression and other mental illnesses.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis means an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. Generally, scoliosis doesn’t cause any pain to start with, but pain may develop over the course of the disease.
Video: How to use a digital thermometer
The most commonly used thermometer in the home is the digital thermometer. Find out how to record a temperature orally using a digital thermometer.
