Scarlet Fever

Scarlet Fever

Mom brought five-year-old Braden to the office for a sick visit. He had a fever that started two days ago...
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Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

February 2024   Although I have retired from my clinical practice I will continue to author informative articles for THE...
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“I Can’t Breathe”…..HYPERVENTILATION SYNDROME

“I Can’t Breathe”…..HYPERVENTILATION SYNDROME

Recently I saw a teenage girl for a follow-up from the emergency room. She had been lifting a heavy back...
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Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

December 2023   Once again the journal PEDIATRICS has several informative articles that will make you a more aware parent....
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What, ANOTHER VACCINE???? Beyfortus and RSV

What, ANOTHER VACCINE???? Beyfortus and RSV

After seeing a two-year-old for an ear infection the child’s mom questioned, “I hear there is another vaccine for infants...
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Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

October 2023   It appears, as parents, we have done it again!   Please refer to the article Toxic Tetrahydrocannabinol...
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Why the high school sports physical?

Why the high school sports physical?

Many parents view the high school sports physical as an inconvenience.   One more thing to do in their busy...
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Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

August 2023 There is certainly a great deal of talk these days about vaccinations. Some is founded on facts, while...
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Shivering With Fever…Why??

Shivering With Fever…Why??

I was on call recently and had a couple of late night phone calls about fever.   In both instances...
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Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

June 2023 Here is some good news for a change on the vaccination front.   Elizabeth M. Hesse, M.D. MTM&...
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March 1, 2024

Scarlet Fever

Mom brought five-year-old Braden to the office for a sick visit. He had a fever that started two days ago and now had a headache, nausea and abdominal pain.   What prompted today’s visit was a rash on his trunk. Mom said she had just assumed he had the flu.
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February 1, 2024

Whats up, doc?

February 2024   Although I have retired from my clinical practice I will continue to author informative articles for THE INFORMED PARENT.   An article that appeared in JAMA, Association Between Earlier Introduction of Peanut and Prevalence of Peanut Allergy in Infants in Australia by V. Soriano, et al, 2022;
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January 1, 2024

“I Can’t Breathe”…..HYPERVENTILATION SYNDROME

Recently I saw a teenage girl for a follow-up from the emergency room. She had been lifting a heavy back pack at school when she heard and felt a pop in her shoulder. Although in a lot of pain she thought it would get better after taking Advil.   That
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December 1, 2023

Whats up, doc?

December 2023   Once again the journal PEDIATRICS has several informative articles that will make you a more aware parent.   IQ AFTER PEDIATRIC CONCUSSION by Ashley L. Ware, Ph.D. et al in PEDIATRICS, vol. 153, nu. 2, August 2023. Pg. 21.   The authors found no evidence of clinically
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November 1, 2023

What, ANOTHER VACCINE???? Beyfortus and RSV

After seeing a two-year-old for an ear infection the child’s mom questioned, “I hear there is another vaccine for infants this year. Enough already!” This seemed to be a good teaching moment to clear up some misconceptions about vaccines.   Yes, in July of this year the FDA approved Beyfortus
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