Dr. Elizabeth Johnson Morphis M.D.

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• What Is Molluscum Contagiosum? Treatment and Home Remedies

  Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious skin infection, which is mostly seen in children and the elderly. The infection comes with uneven bumps on the skin, which get bigger in size. The bumps are itchy and develop blisters when scratched. Sexually active adults are usually affected by this skin...

• How Oxytocin, a Natural Hormone, Could Improve Social Skills in Children with Autism

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• Laryngitis: What Is Croup?

  What is laryngitis?Laryngitis is the swelling of your voice box. It is often caused by an infection, mostly by a virus. The voice box is also known as the larynx. It links the back of your throat to the windpipe. The vocal cord and larynx are part and parcel and are required for speech. Laryngitis...

• Former Rock Stars Develop App to Teach Music to Children with Autism

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• Taming Your Child's Temper Tantrum

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