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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October 8, 1997
The Toddler Who Bites
What to do about my 2 year old who bites? A commonly asked question is what to do about the 18-24 month old who bites. This leads to much frustration and concern on the part of the parents who want to know if their child is behaving normally. Adolescent, Education, Family Life, Infant, Infant Issues, Preschool
October 8, 1997
A.D.D. Fact or Fiction?
The debate rages among educators, Psychologists, parents and physicians. Is A.D.D. fact or fiction? Should these people be treated with diet, behavior modification, medication, or just allowed to grow up? It is often not easy to arrive at the correct answer because the wrong question is being asked. The Adolescent, Developmental, Disorders and Disabilities, Education, Elementary, Family Life
October 3, 1997
Painful Bowel Movements
Dear Dr. Theriot: I have a 3 year old daughter. As an infant, she had problems with painful bowel movements. I had to give her juice and mineral oil to straighten this out. She was fine until 2 weeks ago when the same thing started up. She cries and Abdominal / Gastronintestinal, Adolescent, Family Life, Infant, Infant Issues
September 10, 1997
Recurrent Abdominal Pain
Definition of Recurrent Abdominal Pain: Three or more episodes of abdominal pain, severe enough to affect the child’s activities, occurring over a period of more than three months. (J. Apley). Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) is the most common chronic abdominal pain disorder in pediatrics, affecting up to 10% of Abdominal / Gastronintestinal
August 1, 1997
What Is Giardia? Infection Caused by Parasites
Question: My husband and I are taking our children (7 and 10 years) camping in the High Sierras this summer. I must have been warned by three different people about Giardia and the water. What is Giardia, and are there any precautions I need to know about? Answer: Abdominal / Gastronintestinal, Parasites