Whats up, doc?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / April 1, 2024
April 2024 My last search in the medical literature found four articles that should be of interest for informed...
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Scarlet Fever
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / March 1, 2024
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?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / February 1, 2024
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
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / January 1, 2024
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?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / December 1, 2023
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
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / November 1, 2023
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?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / October 1, 2023
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?
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / September 11, 2023
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?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / August 1, 2023
August 2023 There is certainly a great deal of talk these days about vaccinations. Some is founded on facts, while...
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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 Education, Immunizations
October 1, 2023
Whats up, doc?
October 2023 It appears, as parents, we have done it again! Please refer to the article Toxic Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Dose in Pediatric Cannabis Edible Ingestions by Lesley C. Pepin, M.D, et al that appeared in PEDIATRICS, Vol 152, Nu. 3, September 2023. The authors have found it Discipline, Education, Family Life
August 1, 2023
Whats up, doc?
August 2023 There is certainly a great deal of talk these days about vaccinations. Some is founded on facts, while others come from unproven statements flying over the airwaves and social media. Unfortunately, a person can become an opinion source or influencer by having access to a P.C. Let Education, Family Life, Immunizations
July 1, 2023
Shivering With Fever…Why??
I was on call recently and had a couple of late night phone calls about fever. In both instances the parents were concerned that their child was shivering noticeably and seemed pale. After explaining fever and shivering it seemed like a good topic to discuss here. When one Bacterial, Education, Fever, Viral