Articles on pediatrics

Symptoms of infectious mononucleosis in children and methods of treatment

Main methods of treatment of infectious mononucleosis in children Mononucleosis - what kind of disease is it? This is an acute infectious disease, the causative agent of which is most often the Epstein-Barr virus, which belongs to the group of herpesviruses. Infectious mononucleosis occurs with the

Classification, causes and treatment of congenital heart disease

Types, signs and treatment of congenital heart defects Among the most frequently diagnosed congenital pathologies are heart defects. They appear in the first days of a child's life. However, when carrying out an ultrasound examination of the fetus with modern equipment at the stage of its bearing, t

Preventive vaccination against rabies: is it possible? Or maybe even necessary?
Preventive vaccination against rabies: is it possible? Or maybe even necessary?

Rabies, as you know, is a dangerous disease that can be prevented through vaccination. People who are in constant contact with animals that could potentially carry the rabies virus can and even should receive preventive vaccination

Parents Need Support Too
Parents Need Support Too

The advice and examples from this psychologist will help many parents feel empowered and understand the importance of not forgetting their own lives. After all, children with special needs are not a life sentence but a story that can unfold differently. How to help them was shared by Nadiya Viktoriv

Fractures Won't Scare Us! Assisting Children in Cases of Injury
Fractures Won't Scare Us! Assisting Children in Cases of Injury

During the summer holidays, the number of cases of childhood injuries noticeably increases. Children play in playgrounds, and every year, in addition to the usual rollerblades, skateboards, and bicycles, more and more injury-prone means of quick transportation are added: tricycles, scooters, hoverbo

Are All Fruits Safe for Children with Allergies in the Summer
Are All Fruits Safe for Children with Allergies in the Summer

Summer pleases us with a wide variety of fruits and berries, rich in vitamins and minerals and useful for the growing body. But are they all equally safe for children with allergies? First of all, it is better to use seasonal fruits and berries. If they are grown in artificial conditions, they can

Introduction of Vegetables, Fruits, and Berries into a Child's Diet
Introduction of Vegetables, Fruits, and Berries into a Child's Diet

Summer is the season of vibrant berries and fruits, vegetables and fruits that you may want to introduce to your baby. However, a pressing question during this time is: when should you start introducing vegetables and fruits, how, and in what quantities to ensure it doesn’t harm the child'

Vaccination: The Most Effective Means of Protection against the Flu for Children and Adults
Vaccination: The Most Effective Means of Protection against the Flu for Children and Adults

Dear Visitors, Every year in Ukraine, there is a significant increase in flu cases during the autumn-winter season. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine emphasizes the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid contracting the flu and knowing what to do in case of illness. How can you catc

In the World of Unique Children
In the World of Unique Children

Why are children with autism called special? What do they do differently than other children? How do they live and what do they feel? Through stories shared by a doctor, we can get a glimpse into the world of these extraordinary children, where everything is different. Stanislava Haponova, a pediatr

Column by Kovbasko K.M. Seasonal Allergy
Column by Kovbasko K.M. Seasonal Allergy

Column by Kateryna Mykhailivna Kovbasko, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Pediatrician, Pediatric Allergist at the Dobrobut Medical Network Spring in Quarantine: Seasonal Allergies Are Still Here The sun, warmth, and spring air—each year, we eagerly await the arrival of spring. This year, howe

Influenza in the Big City. Season 2016
Influenza in the Big City. Season 2016

This material has been prepared in response to the questions of parents of our young patients. After all, every pediatrician at MM “Dobrobut” empathizes with the concerns of parents at every appointment and shares their anxiety over a sick child. We hope that this information will help a

Special Children - A Special World
Special Children - A Special World

What are children with autism like? What do they feel, how do they perceive others, why is it difficult for them to live in the world we are used to? The story of Olga Palahniuk, speech and language therapist at the Dobrobut Medical Network, will not leave anyone indifferent. Every word of the docto

Sunscreens for children: recommendations for use
Sunscreens for children: recommendations for use

Natalia Osovalyuk, dermatovenerologist at Dobrobut Medical Center, tells about the peculiarities of their use for children. Oncologists have noticed that melanoma (skin cancer) occurs 10-20 times more often in adult patients who have received sunburns in childhood. It should also be noted that chil

Family vacation in the style of smart
Family vacation in the style of smart

Summer vacation time is the perfect time for a family vacation. And each family has its own idea of how to make it bright, memorable and healthy. The main thing is to understand that adults and children react differently to changes associated with outdoor recreation. For adults, a change in climate

Don't give up, you can always help your child!
Don't give up, you can always help your child!

Antonina Lobodyuk, a pediatrician at the Dobrobut Medical Network, explained why it is necessary to start working with specialists as early as possible. One of the mistakes parents make When a mother notices that her child behaves differently from other children, she starts looking for information

Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis
Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis

Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis Lymphadenopathy – this is a condition of hyperplasia (enlargement) of lymph nodes. This term is a preliminary diagnosis that requires further clarification with the help of clinical and laboratory examination and observation in dynamics. Th

How to make a vacation with a child pleasant and safe: pediatrician's recommendations
How to make a vacation with a child pleasant and safe: pediatrician's recommendations

A child of any age can take a trip with you if you take the necessary precautions. Thanks to the recommendations of Natalia Sidelnikova, a pediatrician at Dobrobut Medical Center, your vacation will be useful and safe for your child and comfortable for his or her parents. Take responsibility for

Influenza: avoid the threat by getting vaccinated!
Influenza: avoid the threat by getting vaccinated!

Every year, about 500,000 people die from flu complications worldwide, i.e. 4-5% of those who contract the dangerous virus. Most of the victims are children under 2 years old and the elderly over 65. Why is the flu so scary? Acute respiratory viral diseases account for 95% of all cases of infectio

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