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also pediatrist
as in doctor
a medical professional who treats babies and children
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Recent Examples of pediatrician
Many have recently turned their attention to lighthouse parenting, a term coined by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Lynda Lin Grigsby, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
The massive popularity of the new weight-loss drugs is set against this evolving understanding—researchers, clinicians and pediatricians are reevaluating how and when to manage weight.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
This has included speaking at conferences, doing interviews and hosting a brunch with mothers and pediatricians.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Child abuse pediatricians fiercely defend the validity of shaken baby syndrome, which today is considered a subset of abusive head trauma.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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Lynda Lin Grigsby, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
The massive popularity of the new weight-loss drugs is set against this evolving understanding—researchers, clinicians and pediatricians are reevaluating how and when to manage weight.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
This has included speaking at conferences, doing interviews and hosting a brunch with mothers and pediatricians.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Child abuse pediatricians fiercely defend the validity of shaken baby syndrome, which today is considered a subset of abusive head trauma.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatrician
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The problem is particularly troublesome in areas of the country without doctors, nurses, midwives or medical centers specializing in maternity care.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Depending on the severity of the symptoms, your primary care doctor can refer you to a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon for a closer look.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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There is one primary care physician for every 5,080 residents in Williamsburg County.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The nurse tells her to stop wasting her time and go to an actual physician before her symptoms worsen or other ailments occur from overcompensating.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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He was shut down to talk to outside neurologists about his playing future.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Link Between Chlorine and Eczema 6 Sources By Heidi Moawad, MD Dr. Moawad is a neurologist and expert in brain health.Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bernard was a successful internist; Selma was an heiress.Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
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The best all-in-one robot vacuum and mop combos In: West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Dr. Céline Gounder Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News.Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2024
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But although there is certainly chemistry in the central pairing, Joy is more of an offbeat buddy movie, which is emphasized by the introduction of obstetrician Patrick Steptoe, played rather wonderfully by Bill Nighy.Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
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Approximately 35% of all US counties are now considered maternity care deserts, having no birthing facilities or obstetricians.Davi Merchan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2024
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The identical-twin gynecologists working in the Upper East Side were found dead in Cyril’s apartment a few blocks from their practice.Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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In this red-leaning district, which gave Trump 53 percent of the vote in 2020, there's a chance two GOP candidates could advance to the general election, although there are a few credible Democrats running too, such as former State Department officer Carmela Conroy and gynecologist Bernadine Bank.Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2024
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Non-prescription colored contact lenses often lack the necessary sterility and proper fit, according to Ashley Brissette, MD, MSC, an ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon based in New York.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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The average annual salary for an ophthalmologist in Texas is $163,300.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024
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Depending on the cause and severity of your incontinence, the urologist may recommend lifestyle and behavior therapies, prescription medications, and specialist procedures (including surgery).James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
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Speak with a urologist to find the plan that's right for you.Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatrician. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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