The emotional rollercoaster many teens and pre-teens experience can become worse this time of year. Back to school can add stress in a variety of ways: busier schedules, more responsibilities and social challenges. Adding acne to the mix can sometimes feel overwhelming. The experts at Affiliated Dermatology offer some advice on how to help children… Read More »
Virtual reality goggles are being used to help children at Hackensack University Medical Center stay calm during painful or uncomfortable procedures. The goggles enable a patient to play games or relax on a virtual beach, among other scenes, while getting blood drawn or undergoing a spinal tap or an IV insertion, among other unpleasant treatments.… Read More »
People tend to think of hair loss in a “not me” kind of way, which can make it all the more devastating for some people when reality sets in. Hair loss can be particularly devastating when a person is young. Hair loss is a socially accepted and expected aspect of growing older, after all, but… Read More »
Chemotherapy is a treatment that makes use of anti-cancer drugs to cure cancer cells. This process has been used for countless years. While it can be quite beneficial, it brings adverse reactions because chemotherapy medicines do not only reach cancer cells but also other areas of the body. These include fatigue, dry mouth, nerve changes,… Read More »