Lichen Striatus
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / May 1, 2024
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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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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March 10, 2000
Influenza
Dear Dr. Samson, My entire family received flu shots before last winter. In the subsequent two months we have had the stomach flu a couple of times and the flu with sore throats and headaches at least once. What good are the flu shots if they don’t protect us? Abdominal / Gastronintestinal
January 17, 2000
College Students and A.D.D.
Joe Smith had been a successful high school student with a GPA of 3.6. He had performed well on the varsity wrestling team and participated eagerly in student government. Lastly, he scored well on the SAT’s and was accepted into a well known eastern university. He had accomplished all Developmental, Disorders and Disabilities, Education
November 1, 1998
Gastro-esophageal Reflux: a spectrum of symptoms
Mrs. White made an appointment for Kacie, her happy and thriving 3 month old daughter. According to mom, Kacie spits up, or vomits, “every ounce of formula” she seems to take in. Like clockwork, Kacie vigorously eats every 3-4 hours, polishing off every drop of formula in her bottle. Abdominal / Gastronintestinal, Adolescent, Ear, Nose & Throat, Elementary, Infant, Preschool
August 1, 1998
Pinworms
If I’ve ever learned anything about life over the past few years, one thing is certain–never assume a thing. Mrs. X brought her four year old into the office because of a recurrent problem with pinworms. The first episode occurred while on vacation. It seems that her son woke Abdominal / Gastronintestinal, Adolescent, Elementary, Family Life, Parasites
June 1, 1998
Hepatitis, Inflammation of the Liver
Dear Dr. Theriot: My husband and I have a two year old daughter. When she was born, she received the hepatitis vaccine. I remember that it was three shots. I was told that she would be protected for life against hepatitis. We are going to Mexico this spring and Abdominal / Gastronintestinal, Adolescent, Elementary, Immunizations, Infant, Infant Issues, Preschool