Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

February 2024   An article by Juan E.De la Cruz-Mena, MD, MSc, et al entitled SHORT-TERM DUAL THERAPY OR MONOTHERAPY...
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Tonsil Stones

Tonsil Stones

John is a 10 year-old patient of mine who was brought to the office for “possible strep throat”.   His...
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Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

December 2024   There was a very disturbing article in PEDIATRICS, by Bridget Duffy, BS, et al. “Characteristics of Fatalities...
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Newborn Hiccups and Sneezing

Newborn Hiccups and Sneezing

The Things That Newborns Do.....   I really enjoy the newborn visit. Usually, two days after discharge the proud parents...
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Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

October 2024   Let’s take a look at some recent interesting articles in the pediatric medical literature.   Carrie K....
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Pityriasis Alba

Pityriasis Alba

Eleven-year-old Marco came in for his yearly physical and sports exam before starting the 6th grade.   I asked him...
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Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

August 2024   Concussion has become a diagnosis that provokes fear in parents and unnecessary restrictions on the patient.  ...
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The Sports Physical and the “Dreaded Hernia Exam”

The Sports Physical and the “Dreaded Hernia Exam”

As summer is upon us many pediatricians and family practice doctors will be doing sports and camp physicals. I am...
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Whats up, doc?

Whats up, doc?

June 2024   Here are three articles that I think conscientious parents will find interesting and useful.   1) Treatments...
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Lichen Striatus

Lichen Striatus

Mrs. X brought her 5-year-old son to the office with a rash. The nurse ushered them into a room and...
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February 8, 2010

A New Drug For ADHD?

Two articles have been published in the medical literature that show a medication we have used for Tourette’s syndrome in the past may prove useful for managing patients with ADHD. The articles indicate that those patients studied improved significantly when compared to a placebo in both hyperactivity and inattention.  
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January 25, 2010

Facts About Melatonin As A Sleep Aid, Part II

Last week we considered fourth grader Josh who was given Concerta for his ADD. This resulted in improved academics and overall well being. However, the parents were very disturbed with his sleep deprivation. The medication Melatonin was being considered by his physician.   Another area where Melatonin has shown promise
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January 18, 2010

Facts About Melatonin As A Sleep Aid

Fourth-grader Josh was diagnosed with ADD after a lengthy work-up and evaluation.   He had been struggling in school and homework was a nightmare for both he and his parents. After the diagnosis was confirmed, I put him on a long acting stimulant medication, Concerta, which is a form of
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May 4, 2009

Not All right Sided Pain is Appendicitis

Let’s look at three patients who presented with very similar histories and physical examinations. Each child could make a compelling case for acute appendicitis. Yet, only one of the three actually had appendicitis.   Jeff   Jeff was a six-year-old boy who woke up not feeling well. He was nauseated
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January 12, 2009

Acute Gastroenteritis

As most of our families know our practice is right in the middle of the “sick” season.   There are many illnesses we are seeing in the office right now. But one of the more frustrating and exhausting for parents can be acute gastroenteritis, AGE for short, or more commonly
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