Brittany Elizabeth Esty M.D.

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• What is Diaper Rash?

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• Why We Should Not Define Autism in Terms of ‘Deficits’

  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. It is characterized by challenges with communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. These challenges involve impairments in social reciprocity and in the use of verbal and...

• What Is the Babinski Reflex?

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• Can You Get Nauseated from Being Dehydrated?

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• What Are Vaccines?

  What is a vaccine?Vaccines are products that enable a person to develop immunity against certain diseases. A vaccine can be given through needle injections, by aerosol, or by mouth. The polio vaccine is given in the form of mouth drops that contain live but weakened organisms. The vaccine gets into...