On this day in 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft. Orville piloted the gasoline-powered, propeller-driven biplane, which stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural flight.
Pediatrics is a collaborative specialty -- pediatricians work with other medical specialists and healthcare professionals to provide for the health and emotional needs of children. Education:
Pediatric dermatology, a growing subspecialty, faces challenges. EDITOR'S NOTE: Pediatric dermatology is an up-and-coming subspecialty. But it faces start-up challenges: The number of certified practitioners isn't growing appreciably. In this issue, we look at some of the reasons why the subspecialty may not be a big draw, and why already-certified pediatric dermatologists say they're so satisfied.