Gastroenterology

Recently there has been a wave of media coverage questioning the safety of MiraLAX (also known as polyethylene glycol 3350 or PEG 3350) and other laxatives that contain PEG 3350. This media coverage has been accompanied by questions and concerns from parents whose children are...

Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex issue with brain development that can manifest as problems with verbal or nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviors, and difficulty with social interactions. ASD affects over three million people in the United States and has been identified in...

As we enter 2017, you may realize that your child needs to see a specialist. Below are some useful tips on how to make the most out of your child’s appointments with the specialist. Before Setting Up an Appointment, Do Your Research Explore the specialist’s website and...

Many newborns have a yellow color to their skin and eyes. This is called jaundice. Jaundice represents the accumulation of a chemical called bilirubin in the blood. Why Does Jaundice Occur? We all have bilirubin in our blood. Bilirubin is removed from the blood by our liver....

The mother of a 6-week-old infant was concerned because her daughter was always throwing up. She was initially breast-feeding the baby but then switched to formula when the baby reached three weeks of age, thinking it may help with the spitting up. Initially the spitting...