The Rainbow Pediatrics Knowledgebase is a unique resource for the patients and parents of Rainbow Pediatrics. Most of these questions are answered by our doctors in their own words- just as if you had asked the question yourself. In addition you will find a section containing published artices for your reference.

Please Note: This Knowledgebase is only designed to help you answer your questions, and to help you decide when to seek further advice directly from our office. It is NOT a substitute for an office visit with a good physical exam and a one-on-one discussion. Also, this resource is intended for established patients of Rainbow Pediatrics only. If you are NOT a patient of Raibow Pediatrics, please ask your caregiver for instructions in the managment of you child's illness.

Biological & Chemical Warfare and Terrorism ( 15 )

 

 

Answers to questions about Biological and Chemical terrorism and warfare. 

Publish your RECIPES! ( 1 )

 

 

Need a recipe? Have a great crowd-pleaser? We want to help you share your recipes with our community. To submit a recipe, post a FAQ question or send e-mail. 

Publish Your STORIES! ( 12 )

 

 

This is a collection of stories written by our patients. Enjoy! 

Medication Dosing Charts ( 15 )

 

 

Medication dosing information for over the counter medications. 

First Time Parenting 101 ( 9 )

 

 

Information for first time parents 

Newborn Questions: General ( 32 )

 

 

Questions about the care of newborns, rashes, stooling. 

Infant Feeding Problems ( 18 )

 

 

Questions about nursing, formulas, spitting up, and colic. 

Fever Questions ( 11 )

 

 

Answers to Questions about fevers. 

Parenting Questions ( 37 )

 

 

Questions about the managment of common parenting problems such as discipline. 

Information on Specific Illnesses ( 70 )

 

 

Here you will find discussions of specific illnesses and their management.  

ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder) ( 15 )

 

 

Questions about ADHD and its diagnosis and management. 

Behavioral, Developmental, and Emotional Problems ( 25 )

 

 

Questions about behavioral and emotional problems, Autism, developmental delays. 

Vomiting and Diarrhea Questions ( 5 )

 

 

Questions about the management of Vomiting and Diarrhea. 

Stooling and Constipation questions ( 8 )

 

 

Questions about stooling and constipation. 

Immunization Questions ( 17 )

 

 

Questions about immunizations, side effects, and not vaccinating. 

Cough, Congestion, and Ears ( 10 )

 

 

Questions about the managment of coughs and congestion, as well as ear infections. 

Nutrition, Exercise, and Obesity ( 14 )

 

 

Questions about child nutrition, exercise, and obesity/weight loss. 

Child Safety, Injury Prevention and Treatment ( 51 )

 

 

Questions about child safety and injury prevention, as well as treatment for minor injuries. 

Teenager / Adolescent Articles ( 7 )

 

 

Articles of interest to teenage patients 

The One Minute Pediatrician ( 21 )

 

 

These are short topics that Dr. Dennis wrote for use on the radio. Each topic reads in less than one minute! 

Questions about Drugs and Tobacco ( 19 )

 

 

Questions about drug use, for adolescents and their parents. 

Questions about Sex, Puberty, and Periods ( 12 )

 

 

Questions about Sex, Puberty, and Periods, for adolescents and their parents. 

Eating Disorder Questions ( 3 )

 

 

Questions about the management of eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bullemia. 

Antibiotic Information and Questions ( 24 )

 

 

Questions about types of antibiotics, when to use them, and side-effects of using them. 

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