The name “Fifth Disease” can make a parent pause and worry. “Does this mean my child has already had four other diseases that I overlooked? Is the fifth disease better…
When today’s parents bring their babies and children into the pediatrician’s office, many times they are also bringing their own apprehension and foreboding along with that diaper bag. Their own…
“Stayin’ Alive” isn’t just one of the greatest disco songs ever; it’s also a fabulous way to actually keep people alive. Unfortunately, only half of the American adults understand why…
It. Can. Freak. A. Parent. Out. When Baby cries or coughs, the belly button, or umbilicus, can protrude in a lump or cone shape and then recede when Baby is…
Alzein Pediatrics is growing! We’re looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for our offices in Oak Lawn & Evergreen Park. Pediatric experience is preferred, but we’ll train the right person. …
Kids (and maybe even parents!) may prefer to sit on an electronic tablet and snack on candy all day, but we won’t stay healthy for very long by indulging in…
Across the U.S. and around the globe, our medical communities are unable to explain the spike in hepatitis in children. There are currently cases across Europe, in 24 of the…
Jaundice is one of the most common challenges seen in newborn babies. Nearly 6 out of 10 babies develop jaundice in the first four days of life, and that statistic…
